This position functions as a civil engineer within the North Central Region, Project Development Section (PDS) and is responsible for the oversight and delivery of the Local Roads Program. The duties and responsibilities require, performing the highest degree of independent discretion and judgment on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. This position manages activities on multiple projects including those of a highly complex nature for continuity in both design and construction phases. This position serves as a resource and advisor to the manager, supervisors, and management consultants. This position may also perform as a construction and/or design manager directing projects and assisting the team by advising and coaching team members on state highway projects. The essential function of this position is to act as a project manager in the design and construction of transportation improvement projects for the Local Roads Program. This position utilizes a great deal of independent judgment to provide services in local program delivery. This position is responsible for as many as 100-150 active local program projects that have a direct effect on the region's performance measures. The project manager has primary responsibility for scoping, scheduling, budgeting, management of consultant contracts, and supports the Consultant Unit supervisor in contract negotiations and has the responsibility of overall project quality.