State of Montana

Engineering Project Manager - Missoula

State of Montana Missoula, Montana, United States

Law Enforcement · 1,001-5,000 employees

2 d ago
Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Manage contract administration, engineering oversight, and policy implementation for federal-aid and state-funded highway, bridge, and rest area construction projects. Oversee a portfolio of 2 to 15 active contracts, exercise delegated authority over contract changes and payments, and directly supervise 5 to 15 employees.

What they look for

Construction Project Management Contract Administration Engineering Oversight Policy Implementation Highway Construction Bridge Construction Federal-Aid Projects State-Funded Projects Portfolio Management Employee Supervision Contract Change Approval Contractor Payment Approval Incentive and Disincentive Administration Time Extension Approval Enforcement Actions Construction Engineering

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or a related field, along with a qualifying combination of professional licensure or certification and construction project management experience. Applicants must also have at least one year of employee supervision or team-lead experience; equivalent combinations of related education and work experience may qualify.

Benefits

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance State Retirement Plan Deferred Compensation Savings Overtime Compensation or Compensatory Time Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

Full description

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) in the Missoula District (Missoula Area). The Engineering Project Manager – Federal Aid (EPM) is responsible for the contract administration, engineering oversight, and policy implementation for federal-aid and state-funded highway, bridge, and rest area construction projects. The EPM manages a concurrent portfolio of 2 to 15 active construction contracts with individual values up to $75 million and a combined portfolio value up to $100 million, exercising delegated signature authority to approve contract changes, contractor payments, incentives and disincentives, time extensions, and enforcement actions on behalf of MDT. The position directly supervises 5 to 15 full-time employees.

For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Shannon Carter at scarter@mt.gov.

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

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet one of the following combinations:

  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or a related field and;
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license and;
  • Four (4) years of relevant MDT construction project management experience, or five (5) years of relevant non-MDT construction project management experience.
  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or a related field and;
  • MDT Senior Engineering Coordinator certification and;
  • Five (5) years of relevant MDT construction project management experience.
  • External candidates only - A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction engineering, construction management, or a related field and;
  • Eight (8) years of relevant construction project management experience.

This position requires a minimum of 1 year of supervising employees or being the team lead of people in addition to progressively responsible construction project management experience.

Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Other Information

· Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment

· The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

· The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

· MDT is participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

· Only electronic applications will be accepted. All required materials must be submitted by closing date. If you need assistance in completing the online application, please contact your local job service. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact Shannon Carter, HR Generalist at scarter@mt.gov.