Construction Cost Technician 2

If you have a keen eye for detail and a strong analytical mindset, consider a position as a Construction Cost Technician 2 with the Department of Transportation, Engineering District 1. In this essential role, you will conduct thorough checks of quantities, perform payment audits, and assess work order justifications submitted by department staff on various construction projects. Your responsibilities will include verifying final pay quantities and, when necessary, generating final estimates and work orders in compliance with Department and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) standards. If you are enthusiastic about construction cost management and seek a challenging yet rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply and help us uphold our commitment to excellence in the transportation sector.

In this position, you will be responsible for calculating the quantities and costs of various materials essential for the construction of intricate projects, including highways and bridges. You will leverage current documentation systems and audit modules, navigating through the Engineering and Construction Management System (ECMS) and the PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC) for project documentation setup, data extraction, and the preparation of program data. Your role will involve conducting field reviews and interim audits of ongoing construction projects, as well as participating in the final audit review for the Finals Unit when necessary. Additionally, you will process final estimates and work orders to reconcile contract item quantities based on findings from field audits, while identifying and addressing any discrepancies. You will also be tasked with producing routine and specialized correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets related to your responsibilities, ensuring that all project documentation, calculation methods, computations, and payments adhere to departmental standards, contract specifications, and relevant policies.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Oil City.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Construction Cost Technician 1; or
• Two years of experience in the computation of construction quantities; or
• One year of experience in the computation of construction quantities and an associate's degree in an appropriate engineering technology; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.