Construction Auditor Lead (Transportation Engineer IV)

Job Description

Open Recruitment
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions, and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals.
Nature of Work: The Construction Auditor Lead is responsible for overseeing the accurate administration and documentation of construction projects throughout their lifecycle. This position ensures proper auditing and verification of project pay quantities, preparation of cost estimates, and management of project contracts using electronic management systems such as eMCMS and ProjectSolve (PS2). The incumbent will provide guidance to construction personnel, supports system implementation and upgrades, and ensures compliance with established procedures and project specifications. Work involves collaboration with construction staff, MDOT DoIT, and contractors, and may require site visits and work outside of normal office hours to support project deadlines and system integrity.  

The duties and responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review construction project pay quantities, verify progress payments, and prepare monthly construction progress reports;
• Oversee Office Engineers and construction personnel, implement eMCMS on new projects, and audit compliance with system best practices;
• Serve as liaison between construction personnel and MDOT DoIT, supporting system upgrades and ensuring data integrity;
• Prepare project setup, process monthly estimates, determine final quantities, and generate final Contract Summary Reports;
• Instruct Construction Inspectors on proper measurement, documentation, and new procedures for construction projects;
• Ensure projects are properly closed out in eMCMS, including entering closeout dates, archiving contracts, and submitting “As Built Plans” to the Design Section;
• Resolve disputes with contractors regarding pay quantities, submit Final Quantity letters, and secure final Material Clearance documentation, including uploading required records to PS2;
• Monitor Extra Work Authorizations and verify proper pay adjustments according to contract documents; and
• Prepare special reports on budgets and scheduling from eMCMS as needed.

Employees in this classification function under the general supervision of the Construction Auditor Program Manager or other designated official.  The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD.  Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.
MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based upon start date.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four years experience in professional engineering.  **Two (2) years of experience must have involved construction engineering, including reviewing and verifying project pay quantities, preparing cost estimates, and managing project contracts and project documentation using electronic management systems.

**SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.
Your placement on an eligible list may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application.  This includes but is not limited to full or part-time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
    
If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. 
NOTES:
1.  Additional work experience in professional engineering, or in technical engineering at the journey level or above, may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. Possession of a Master's Degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

3.  Persons currently registered as Professional Engineers in the State of Maryland, or in a State with comparable requirements, are considered to have met the education requirements.

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification are assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.  Applicants must list their license class, license number and date of expiration on the application.

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCESS:Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd  RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.  Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment. 
 Applications must be received by 5/5/2026.NOTES:Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation(https://www.wes.org/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints.  All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
  
WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
  
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life’s opportunities.  Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
  
Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.
               Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.  Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.