Design Manager (I-15 Reconstruction Project)
State of Utah Office of the Governor Taylorsville, Utah, United States · $103K–$163K/yr
Government Administration · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Design Manager will oversee multidisciplinary design review activities for the I-15 reconstruction project to ensure contract compliance and quality standards. They will act as the primary liaison between UDOT, the Design-Builder, and stakeholders to facilitate technical coordination and timely project delivery.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah and possess at least four years of post-licensure professional engineering experience. A bachelor's degree in civil engineering and experience in roadway design are preferred qualifications.
Full description
Design Manager (I-15 - Farmington to SLC)
The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking a highly skilled Professional Engineer to serve as Design Manager for the I-15 Farmington to Salt Lake City design-build project. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee UDOT's multidisciplinary design management and review activities, ensuring contract compliance, quality, safety, and adherence to UDOT, FHWA, and MUTCD standards. Acting as the primary liaison between UDOT, the Design-Builder, consultants, and key stakeholders, you will lead complex technical coordination and support timely project delivery.
About the Role
Salary Range: $49.30 - $78.18
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: AX – Career Service exempt (at-will)
Location: Bountiful, Utah
Recruiter: Porter Cook | pccook@utah.gov | 801-965-4164
Application Deadline: 9/24/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Principal Duties
As the Design Manager, your duties will include:
- Manage UDOT's design review activities during the design phase of a major design-build project.
- Direct and coordinate the work of consultant engineers and design professionals responsible for reviewing the Design-Builder's design.
- Oversee the review of the Design-Builder’s design to ensure compliance with the contract, UDOT standards, and other referenced requirements.
- Set priorities, allocate resources, and manage review team workloads to meet project milestones.
- Monitor the progress, design quality, and identify potential design issues and risks.
- Facilitate the resolution of complex design issues between the Design-Builder, UDOT disciplines, and project stakeholders.
- Serve as UDOT's primary design liaison to the Design-Builder and its consultants.
- Manage procedures for design submittal reviews, comment resolutions, and UDOT acceptances.
- Ensure review comments are documented, tracked, and resolved per project requirements.
- Coordinate with UDOT headquarters and region staff to resolve issues and maintain consistency with department standards.
- Provide technical leadership in evaluating proposed design changes and deviations that affect project requirements.
- Monitor the Design Builder’s design schedule and assign review priorities to support construction activities and meet project milestones.
- Ensure appropriate quality control and quality assurance practices are incorporated into the Design Builder’s processes.
- Brief UDOT leadership on progress, risks, and technical issues.
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, workshops, and partnering forums.
Minimum Qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in Utah.
- Minimum of four (4) years of post-licensure professional engineering experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a workforce and ensure fair employment practices.
- Strong communication and supervisory skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- At least two (2) years of experience in roadway design.
Why You Should Join Our Team
A Mission That Matters – At the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation." We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.
Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!
The Agency
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EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
