J.1_Labor_Classifications.pdf

J.1 Billing Categories and Labor Category Descriptions

Project Manager (PM) (Key Personnel)

Duties:

This individual shall work under very broad supervision in providing management and technical direction to program personnel. The PM shall regularly exercise independent judgment, as well as a high-level of analytical skill in solving complex technical, administrative and managerial problems. The PM shall be responsible for all aspects of program performance. The individual shall: (1) Be responsible for all aspects of program performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative, and financial); (2) Manage all aspects of program activity; (3) Provide technical and financial reports in order to show progress to management and customers; (4) Maintain customer contacts to ensure conformity to all contractual obligations; (5) Assume the initiative and provide support to management in identifying future requirements; (6) Develop, maintain, and implement a Program Management Plan that guides the performance of all functional activities performed on the Program.

The PM shall be responsible for managing the contract personnel and all activities related to this Contract. The PM shall assist the project engineers (see staffing category below) in preparing work plans, written reports, and delivering presentations. The PM shall manage and maintain the inventory of equipment associated with this project. The PM shall be responsible for the submittal of all work plans, data analysis, and progress report. The PM shall coordinate delivery of project kickoff, closing, final project meeting presentations. The PM shall become familiar with emerging asphalt technology as it relates to the contract activities.

Qualifications:

The PM shall have adequate experience and qualifications to successfully execute the duties and responsibilities listed above, including experience in the areas of asphalt mix plant production operations and equipment, asphalt binder and mixture laboratory and performance testing, and the Superpave System. The PM shall possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a combination of the fields of asphalt technology, construction, and project management. The PM shall also hold demonstrated experience in asphalt plant operations and/or asphalt pavement construction, and materials and construction test standards and specifications. The PM shall be proficient in the use of computers for data analysis and management. The PM shall have excellent oral and written communication skills. The PM shall participate in and speak at demonstrations, seminars, and workshops.

Project Engineer (PE) (Key Personnel)

Duties:

The PE(s) shall be responsible for managing the MATC and shall be responsible for asphalt mixture work or other asphalt pavement technologies. The PE(s) shall be responsible for the preparation of all reports associated with the project, supervision of the Contractor’s laboratory technicians for the project, preparation and accuracy of work plans, reports, and data analysis, and the progress of MATC project work. The PE(s) shall maintain complete project notation including overseeing timely management of the test results and project database.

The PE(s) shall work with both the ABML-ID and MATC and shall additionally be responsible for conducting data analysis and reports related to asphalt mixture performance testing, binder performance testing, nondestructive asphalt pavement technologies, additional development assignments, and coordinating data analysis between the MATC and ABML-ID as needed. The PE(s) shall maintain complete project records of coordinated efforts between the ABML-ID and MATC. The PE(s) are expected to be heavily involved with tasks in Section 1.3 of this SOW.

The PE(s) shall speak regularly on behalf of the MATC Program at stakeholder meetings and presentations or showcases of the MATC while it is in travel status.

Qualifications:

Applicable to all PEs:

Each PE shall show evidence of successful completion of a full four-year professional engineering curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in civil/materials/chemical engineering, civil engineering technology, or construction engineering from an accredited college or university. PEs shall have demonstrated experience related to asphalt pavement and materials, and interpretation of laboratory or field test results. PEs shall have proficiency in the use of computers for data analysis and management, ability to apply basic statistical techniques for analyzing data, demonstrate aptitude for the critical review and interpretation of materials and construction specifications, and have capabilities for maintaining complete project notation including timely management of the project database. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required and each PE will be required to participate in, and speak at, demonstration projects, seminars, committees, and workshops. Each PE shall have a working knowledge of asphalt pavement design, construction, or evaluation, and experience related to the performance of asphalt materials.

Senior Laboratory Technician (SLT) (Key Personnel)

SLT(s) shall be responsible for assisting PE(s) in the FHWA MATC and shall be responsible for asphalt mixture testing and performing the activities as listed under the scope of work and approved test plan. The SLT(s) shall have experience with the and have experience with troubleshooting test equipment. It is the responsibility of the SLT to be mechanically inclined and troubleshoot equipment to the extent possible without manufacturer intervention.

Afterwards, the SLT is expected to coordinate repairs with the PE(s) and any applicable vendors.

The SLT(s) will also be required to participate in demonstrations, seminars, and workshops. The SLT(s) are responsible for producing, assisting Laboratory Technicians (see staffing category below) in producing, as well as managing high-quality test data for stakeholders. The SLT(s) shall be responsible for entering data in the project database and maintaining up to date information on each project. Responsible for assisting PE(s) in the MATC in maintaining detailed project notation. Responsible for maintaining the general laboratory test equipment and destructive and nondestructive pavement technologies used in the field during, or after, construction activities.

Qualifications:

The SLT(s) must have at least three (3) years of experience in asphalt material testing and with the Superpave System. The SLT(s) shall be capable of being certified by a nationally recognized organization certifying technicians for the indicated tests in Section 1.3.1.3. The SLT(s) is expected to demonstrate good communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Evidence of certification by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) at a level consistent with the qualifications of the position (Level II) shall be provided within 60 calendar days of award. Costs incurred for SLT(s) to become certified at the minimum required level are not reimbursable by the Government.

The SLT(s) assigned to the MATC ideally should have a current valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicable to provide legal and safe transport of the MATC. If none of the Asphalt Mixture Crew possesses a CDL, transport of the MATC will be the responsibility of the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

Laboratory Technician (LT)(Key Personnel)

LT(s) shall be responsible for assisting the SLT(s) in the FHWA MATC and shall be responsible for performing the activities as listed under the scope of work and approved test plan.

Responsible for maintaining the AMPT test equipment. Responsible for assisting PE(s) and SLT(s) in the MATC in maintaining detailed project notation and producing consistently high-quality data. Responsible for maintaining the general laboratory test equipment and other pavement technologies used as part of the MATC work plan.

All LTs shall be required to participate in demonstrations, seminars, and workshops. The LTs ideally should have a current valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) applicable to provide legal and safe transport of the MATC. If none of the Asphalt Mixture Crew possesses a CDL, transport of the MATC will be the responsibility of the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

Materials LT (MLT):

The MLT(s) shall have experience in asphalt materials testing and laboratory and/or plant operations.

Field LT (FLT):

The FLT(s) shall have experience in flexible pavement construction, preferably as part of a paving crew or on-site activities. It is desirable for the Field LT to have had past experience with pavement inspections, field operations, or with the use of destructive or nondestructive test equipment in the civil engineering field.

Marketing Specialist

The Marketing Specialist shall be responsible for all aspects of marketing, including development of marketing plan, development and effective distribution of marketing materials, development of promotional videos, and development and maintenance of project web sites (as needed).

Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated experience in working with technical, engineering material.

Subject Matter Experts (SME)

Applies experience, skills, and expert knowledge within a technical field or highly specialized engineering sub discipline to broad, complex assignments. Generates revolutionary concepts as evidenced by synthesis of new products or processes. Creates or uses powerful tools to develop solutions for technical engineering or scientific problems. Utilizes and develops tools, techniques, processes and facilities such as state-of-the-art simulation environments, laboratories, and test facilities. Provides leadership and technical direction for engineering activities in a specialized engineering discipline or technology subject area.

Level 1 SME Shall have at least two years’ related experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Level 2 SME Shall have at least four years’ related experience and a Bachelor’s degree.

Level 3 SME Shall have at least 8 years’ experience performing the above activities and a Bachelor’s degree.

Recognized at the industry level in a technical field or highly specialized engineering or technology area and is proficient in relevant management principles and practices. Recognized as a key contributor to the technical planning process and for providing technical expertise, management, and guidance.

An example of SMEs which may be required are listed below – the list is not meant to be exhaustive. Appropriate skills and qualifications will be identified at the task order level.

• Administrative Consultant

• Technical Writer

• Equipment Consultant

• Asphalt Mixture Expert

• Asphalt Paving Expert

• Asphalt Chemist

• Asphalt Pavement Design Expert

• Specifications Expert