Civil Engineer Manager (Transportation)

THE POSITION

PennDOT, the Department of Transportation, is actively searching for a skilled and committed Civil Engineer Manager to become a valuable addition to their team in District 9-0. If you possess the necessary expertise and experience, seize this opportunity and apply today to be a part of this dynamic organization. Your contributions will play a vital role in shaping and improving the transportation infrastructure in the district. Join PennDOT and make a difference in the field of civil engineering!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The role entails serving as the Senior Project Manager, overseeing civil engineering tasks as a licensed professional engineer within the District Design Division. This involves supervising multiple Design Unit Squads, which include Consultant Design Squads, In-House Design Squads, Contract Management Unit, and QA/QC Unit. Responsibilities include providing leadership, managing resources, and ensuring activities align with the Department's Strategic Agenda, such as approving leave, payrolls, and conducting Employee Performance Evaluations.

The position requires directing highway and structural projects, both in-house and with consultant design teams, from the initial stages to completion. This involves managing various aspects such as resources, costs, quality, and ensuring timely delivery within a matrix management design environment. Additionally, providing technical support to squads to ensure the development of high-quality plans is crucial.

Furthermore, the Senior Project Manager is accountable for reviewing and approving Highway Occupancy Permits and other assigned functional duties by the Portfolio Manager. The role involves planning, programming, developing, and designing roadway and bridge projects of high quality, within budget, and on schedule. Managing multiple complex projects simultaneously and potentially contributing as a team member on other moderately complex projects is also part of the responsibilities.

Additionally, the role may require reviewing and providing design support for external agencies working on projects that impact Department facilities. Overall, the Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of civil engineering projects, maintaining quality standards, and adhering to the Department's strategic objectives.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Hollidaysburg.
• This position is eligible for an Alternate Work Schedule (AWS).
  
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional civil engineering experience which includes three years in the appropriate specialty and one year of experience in directing the work of civil engineers.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires Possession of a valid Professional Engineer license issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Post Employment Requirement:

• For the Bridges and Transportation parentheticals, successful candidates with an out of state Professional Engineer license will be required to produce a valid Professional Engineer License issued by Pennsylvania within their initial six-month probationary period.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.