Engineering Project Manager
About The Position
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) in the Missoula District (Missoula Area). The EPM position is responsible for managing highway, road and bridge construction projects to include contract administration, making project level decisions, enforcing contract requirements, providing engineering oversight, managing staff and directing contractor(s) and ensuring the safety of the traveling public on highway, road and bridge construction projects in their assigned district. The average number of projects an EPM is responsible for are 5-10 projects annually with a total average value of $20 million. Duties also include managing and directing staff, managing Consultant Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Administered projects, directing preconstruction and construction survey activities; assuring agency and state programs, laws and contract requirements are enforced. The position reports to the District Construction Operations Engineer and manages various sized crews of between 5 and 10 FTEs. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Shannon Carter at [email protected]. Benefits of working for the Montana Department of Transportation and the State of Montana include: Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation) Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Benefits apply on first day of employment For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values Required Application Materials: Resume Certifications or License (Attach as a PDF or include in online application) Your online application and all required additional materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.” If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR Generalist listed above.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering or related field.
- 4 years of experience in construction project management.
- 1 year of supervision or team lead experience.
- Level IV Department Certification or Registration as a Professional Engineer.
- Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
Responsibilities
- managing highway, road and bridge construction projects to include contract administration
- making project level decisions
- enforcing contract requirements
- providing engineering oversight
- managing staff and directing contractor(s)
- ensuring the safety of the traveling public on highway, road and bridge construction projects in their assigned district
- managing and directing staff
- managing Consultant Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Administered projects
- directing preconstruction and construction survey activities
- assuring agency and state programs, laws and contract requirements are enforced
Benefits
- Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
- State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
- Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
- Benefits apply on first day of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
