Time and Task Management Skills

Road Construction Manager

A Construction Manager for heavy civil and highway/roadway projects is responsible for the overall completion and management of construction projects. Responsibilities include oversight of project quality control, financial controls, production efficiency, site safety, and project management systems and reporting. The position requires knowledge of construction and project management practices, equipment, standards and policies, and job site reporting. Construction Managers provide leadership on safety promotion on the project site. Safety-related competencies include knowledge of systemic safety principles to assess risk, develop safety plans, and promote, implement, and evaluate project saftey.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Identify hazards and control measures for each phase of a project.
Develop safety plans based on risk assessment, incorporating knowledge of safety regulations and compliance measures.
Utilize effective traffic control techniques to ensure safety of project site workers and those passing through a work zone.
Implement effective safety measures on site and use safety management techniques to conduct incident investigations, identify deficiencies, and implement effective countermeasures.
Understand systemic road safety principles and crash reduction factors; ensure road design and construction practices integrate road safety best practices.

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Operations Planner

An operations planner is involved in managing complex projects and systems and conducting many types of transportation planning analyses or studies including corridor planning, traffic operations planning, multi-modal or transit-oriented projects, or freight operations planning. An operations planner may perform transportation development planning, system and route performance analyses, operational assessments, transportation project feasibility studies, and market research for transportation projects. An operations planner might also perform field review, field data collection, site and infrastructure assessments, project finance and governance, grant initiatives, public or stakeholder outreach, and other on-site project support. An operations planner may complete assessments using analytical tools such as GIS to evaluate data, identify trends, and develop any project-related documentation.

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Diesel Technician

Diesel mechanics or technicians are responsible for performing mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance on fleet vehicles and heavy equipment in transit and freight. They are fluent in the maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems. Diesel mechanics or technicians also complete repair or service reporting, order and inventory necessary parts, fabricate necessary parts or equipment, develop and execute service or repair processes, and provide road call or emergency service calls.

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CIS Manager

Computer & Information Systems Managers are responsible for effectively setting and managing the overall information technology agenda for a company or organization. These professionals oversee all computer systems and network architecture, and may also be responsible for system security protocols.

Other responsibilities typically include:

Promoting technical implementation at the architecture level, implementing technical solutions, and providing technical support to other users.
Performing security testing and assessment, developing mitigation plans, and documenting results.
Assessing, reporting on, and communicating risk and vulnerabilities in computer system architecture.
Leading security or IT initiatives across multiple teams, communicating with engineering managers or other disciplines along the way.
Coordinating complex or large-scale projects, estimating work efforts, establishing deadlines and priorities, and managing resources.
Managing or coordinating the work of other computer-related positions including analysts and programmers.

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Commercial Driver (Transit)

Transit operators or drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient transport of passengers by operating transit vehicles and following traffic laws and applicable regulations. Transit commercial drivers operate buses or other revenue service vehicles to transport customers over routes with specified stops. The main objectives of a transit driver are to safely operate transit vehicles according to an established schedule and route, collect fares from passengers, perform inspections of vehicles before and after operation, and complete relevant incident report. Transit operators might also sometimes be required to assist senior passengers or passengers with disabilities aboard transit vehicles.

Commercial freight drivers operate trucks or tractor trailers to make deliveries or transport goods according to a schedule and assigned route. Freight drivers should operate a commercial vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, and they must do so in accordance with applicable laws for commercial vehicle operations. Freight operators might also be asked to determine the condition of the truck or vehicle before and after use and to report any issues.

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Traffic Engineer

A traffic engineer will execute traffic signal, traffic operations, and intelligent transportation system design projects using civil engineering principles. A traffic engineer may work on traffic warrant and parking studies, transportation planning studies, traffic event management studies, and traffic signal/roadway design projects. Other design projects may include integration of connected and automated vehicle infrastructure, roundabouts, pavement markings, signings, and temporary traffic control devices. A senior engineer may review and make recommendations on existing and proposed signals, delineation, roadway lighting, and pavement markings. A traffic engineer should execute traffic engineering functions and activities to ensure efficient and safe traffic operations. An engineer with project management duties will manage project scope, schedule, and budget and serve as lead to bring a project to completion.

Other responsibilities typically include:

● Use of engineering software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
● Collection and preparation of data for evaluation and engineering reports.
● Coordination of projects from planning through final design.
● Design or management of transportation facilities operations.
● Management of staff and technical resources for a given engineering project.
● Coordination of project tasks across a variety of stakeholders.

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