District Project Delivery Engineer - Missoula District

State of Montana•Missoula, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting for A District Project Delivery Engineer for the Missoula District. The District Project Delivery Engineer (PDE) provides strategic leadership and technical direction for the district’s transportation project delivery program, ensuring that all projects meet state and federal engineering and contract administration standards. The position directs project delivery operations; leads the resolution of complex engineering, constructability, and contract interpretation issues; and manages program resources and budgets while serving as the district’s primary technical representative to the Federal Highway Administration and other agencies. The PDE leads Engineering Project Managers, the District Construction Operations Engineer, and other professional staff, holding responsibility for technical quality, operational performance, and the successful delivery of a district program valued between $300 million and $500 million annually. The role strengthens the organization through targeted succession planning, recruitment, and hiring strategies that build long‑term workforce capability. The PDE also ensures consistent and sound contract administration practices across the district, promoting professionalism, accountability, and continual improvement in all aspects of project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Construction Project Management.
Minimum of 3 years of supervision.
Registration as a Professional Engineer is required.
Knowledge of the concepts and theories of civil engineering, mathematics, the physical sciences, and public administration.
Comprehensive knowledge of program management; applied research methods and techniques; contract administration principles; contract law and claims management; pre-stressed concrete; methods and practices of bridge or structure construction and construction engineering; engineering policy; materials properties, specifications, and test methods; and construction safety practices.
Knowledge of highway economic, safety, and efficiency issues; project planning; State, federal, AASHTO, and FHWA standards; project specifications; the Montana Materials Manual, Montana Construction Manual and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Design; highway construction methods and techniques; transportation planning and design; field applications of highway engineering and construction; environmental rules and regulations; project management and documentation; and construction methods and practices.
Knowledge of employment law, program requirements, and personnel management practices and techniques.
Advanced skills in planning and directing engineering activities.
Advanced skills in budgeting.
Advanced skills in applying analysis and judgment in arriving at solutions to difficult engineering and contract problems.
Advanced skills in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Advanced skills in exercising professional judgment to arrive at timely decisions in complex situations.
Advanced skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Advanced skills in applying analysis and judgment in arriving at solutions and make appropriate choices among options and alternatives.
Advanced skills to motive and direct staff to meet Department goals.
Driver’s record will be verified.
Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in highway construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and technical direction for the district’s transportation project delivery program.
Ensures that all projects meet state and federal engineering and contract administration standards.
Directs project delivery operations.
Leads the resolution of complex engineering, constructability, and contract interpretation issues.
Manages program resources and budgets.
Serves as the district’s primary technical representative to the Federal Highway Administration and other agencies.
Leads Engineering Project Managers, the District Construction Operations Engineer, and other professional staff.
Holds responsibility for technical quality, operational performance, and the successful delivery of a district program valued between $300 million and $500 million annually.
Strengthens the organization through targeted succession planning, recruitment, and hiring strategies that build long‑term workforce capability.
Ensures consistent and sound contract administration practices across the district.
Promotes professionalism, accountability, and continual improvement in all aspects of project delivery.