Project or Engineering Manager

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$101,400 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Project or Engineering Manager within the Engineering Division is responsible for managing and reviewing engineering projects, including plans, designs, reports, estimated project costs, and studies related to structures, transportation facilities, and systems. The position oversees consultant work, ensures constructability and compliance with design standards, and represents the organization in meetings with stakeholders, contractors, and the public. It also involves providing on-site engineering solutions, assisting with stormwater permitting and reporting, manages and updates OTA’s DEQ and OWRB permitting, and coordinating closely with ODOT to align design activities of shared projects while upholding the interests of the OTA.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree
At least three years of civil engineering-related work, with an emphasis on highway and bridge design.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education (4 years).
A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
At least five years of experience in civil engineering related work, with an emphasis on transportation.
Professional Engineer license.

Nice To Haves

Registered and current Professional Engineer license
Transportation related project management
Working with other Tolling Authorities and/or the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and/or other DOTs
Roadway, Bridge, Traffic, Tolling and Building Design
Environmental Permitting Processes
Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microstation, Open Road Designer (ORD), and Quickbase
ProjectWise, AASHTOWare Project, and Bluebeam

Responsibilities

Performs engineering related tasks; manages, reviews and evaluates the work of engineering consultants.
Develops, prepares and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, transportation facilities and/or systems.
Develops, prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
Facilitates and oversees plan reviews to confirm constructability of plans, scheduled milestones and compliance with OTA design and construction guidelines.
Represents OTA in meetings with public officials, transportation professionals, consultants, contractors and the general public.
Ensures that the interests of the OTA are upheld.
Meets with OTA field personnel on site to provide solutions to engineering problems.
Assists in preparation of storm water permits and annual reports.
Manages and updates OTA’s DEQ and OWRB permitting.
Works closely with ODOT to coordinate various activities in design of shared projects.
Works with ODOT and the General Engineering Consultant (GEC) to review and approve oversize load requests on the OTA Network.

Benefits

Generous Annual Benefit Allowance: Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Retirement Savings Plans: Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
Paid Leave: 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
Holidays: Eleven paid holidays annually.
Employee Discounts: Special rates with various vendors and companies.
Longevity Payment: Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
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