J.1 Labor Classifications_Jan 2024.docx

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, communications, 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 and oversight of the reporting quality and complete deliverables required per the contract. The individual shall: (1) Be responsible for all aspects of program performance (i.e., technical, contractual, administrative, 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 including metrics tracking for the MATC program; (5) Assume the initiative and provide support to management in identifying future requirements; (6) Develop, maintain, and implement a Program Management Plan and ensure maintenance of existing reporting management spreadsheets, inventory, and MATC database. The PM guides the performance of all functional activities performed on the MATC Program by the Contractor.

The PM shall be responsible for managing the contract personnel and all activities related to this Contract. The PM shall assist the project engineer (see staffing category below) in preparing work plans, written reports, and delivering presentations. The PM shall manage and oversee the quality of the inventory of equipment and Master MATC technical assistance spreadsheet 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, open house, onsite closeout, and Quality in the Asphalt Paving Process workshop delivery. The PM shall become familiar with emerging asphalt technology as it relates to the contract activities.

The PM is designated as key personnel.

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 mixture laboratory and performance testing, and the Superpave System. The PM shall possess a minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of asphalt technology and project management. The PM shall also hold demonstrated experience in asphalt construction operations. 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 and speak at demonstrations, seminars, and workshops.

Project Engineer (PE) (Key Personnel)

Duties The PE shall be responsible for managing the MATC and shall be responsible for asphalt mixture work. PE 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. PE shall maintain complete project notation including overseeing up-to-date management of the test results and project database.

The PE shall additionally be responsible for conducting data analysis and writing reports related to asphalt mixture performance testing, results from binder performance testing provided by the TFHRC ABML laboratory, additional development assignments, and coordinating data analysis for the MATC as needed. The PE shall maintain complete project records of coordinated efforts between the TFHRC laboratories and MATC. The PE is expected to be heavily involved with tasks in Section 1.3 of this SOW. The PE 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. The PE is expected to generate journal articles and conference papers based on routine and special scoping activities conducted in the MATC.

The PE is designated as key personnel.

Qualifications:

The PE shall show evidence of successful completion of a full four-year professional engineering curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering, from an accredited college or university and a Masters degree. A PE with a PhD degree in civil or materials engineering is preferred. PE shall have demonstrated experience related to asphalt pavement materials, statistics, and material modeling. PE shall be proficient in the use of computers for data analysis and management and be capable of maintaining complete project notation including up to date management of the project database. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required and the PE will be required to participate in, and speak at, demonstration projects, seminars, committees, and workshops. The PE shall have a working knowledge and experience in asphalt pavement design and performance of asphalt materials.

The PE assigned to the mixture work in the MATC shall have experience with Superpave mix design, asphalt pavement design, agency acceptance testing, quality control testing, and the required test equipment and procedures.

Senior Project Engineer (SrPE)

Part time: 1200 hours per year

Duties This individual shall work under very broad supervision in providing management and technical direction to program personnel. The SrPE shall regularly exercise independent judgment, as well as a high-level of analytical skill in solving complex technical problems related to asphalt materials and construction of low carbon materials in asphalt pavements. The SrPE will review reports and other documents prepared by the PE. The SrPE shall develop strategies and action plans to accomplish contract objectives and assist the COR with the development of new projects, workshops, briefing documents, presentations, and technical publications particularly in the area of low carbon materials implementation. The SrPE shall provide technical assistance to FHWA, State agencies, local agencies, and industry through training presentations, phone calls, emails, and field visits. Travel to select projects is required as approved by the COR.

Qualifications

The SrPE must show evidence of a successful completion of a full four-year professional engineering curriculum leading to a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. The SrPE should have a minimum of 20 years of professional experience with at least 15 years of specialized experience in the area of asphalt materials, pavement design, and construction. Other features of the SrPE include:

· Should have a Professional Engineering license in Civil Engineering.

· Shall be proficient in the use of computers for data analysis.

· Shall have excellent written and oral communication skills.

· Shall be proficient at developing and presenting professional presentations at demonstrations, seminars, and workshops.

Senior Laboratory Technician (SLT) Duties:

The SLT shall be responsible for assisting PE in the FHWA MATC and shall be responsible for asphalt mixture testing, oversight of nondestructive field tests, and performing the activities as listed under the scope of work and approved test plan. The SLT shall have experience with the required asphalt mixture and field test equipment and procedures (AASHTO, ASTM, etc.). The SLT will also be required to participate in demonstrations, seminars, and workshops. The SLT is responsible for producing, assisting LT-1 and LT-2 in producing and managing high-quality test data for stakeholders. The SLT shall be responsible for ensuring that LTs are entering data in the project database on a daily basis and are maintaining up-to-date information on each project. The SLT is responsible for preparing the data from the MATC Database for transfer to the InfoMaterials program annually. Responsible for assisting PE in the MATC in maintaining detailed project notation and conducting quality assurance of the test data resulting from laboratory and field tests. Responsible for maintaining the general laboratory test equipment and keeping the laboratory current with AASHTO re:source accreditation.

Qualifications

The SLT must have at least five (5) years of experience in asphalt material testing and with the Superpave System. The SLT should be capable of being certified by a nationally recognized organization certifying technicians for the indicated tests. The SLT must demonstrate excellent oral communication skills and be skilled using database and computers. 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 days of the start of performance. Costs incurred for a SLT to become certified at the minimum required level are not reimbursable by the Government.

The SLT assigned to the MATC is preferred to 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 Technicians (LTs) Duties:

LTs shall be responsible for assisting the SLT 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, equipment loan program, direct data input to the MATC Access Database, and demonstration of pavement technologies and tests 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.

Qualifications:

The LTs shall have experience in asphalt materials testing and laboratory and/or plant operations.

The LTs shall also have experience in flexible pavement construction, preferably as part of a paving crew or other experience with on-site activities. It is desirable for the LTs 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.

Subject Matter Experts (SME)

Recognized at the industry level in a technical field or highly specialized engineering or technology area and is proficient in relevant engineering management principles and practices. Applies experience, skills, and expert knowledge within a 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 field testing during construction. Provides leadership and technical direction for engineering activities in a specialized engineering discipline or technology subject area. Recognized at the asphalt pavement community level, as a key contributor to the technical planning process and for providing technical expertise, management, and guidance with approximately 8 to 15 years of specialized experience. A demonstrated history of excellent written communications skills is required.

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 Master’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

· Asphalt Mixture Expert

· Asphalt Paving Expert

· Asphalt Chemist

· Equipment Consultant (proficient with use of nondestructive test evaluation, particularly of the dielectric profiling system technologies, of asphalt pavements and the associated data analysis and reporting)

· Marketing Specialist (responsible for deliverables as identified in the MATC marketing/business initiatives plan, including development of marketing materials like written testimonials, written topical “1-pagers”, social media drafts, and development of promotional videos)

· Specifications Expert

· Technical Writer