Highway Design Project Manager

Position

HIGHWAY DESIGN PROJECT MANAGER
Position #21126
Salary: $37.22/hr – $51.07/hr

7 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH

State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Design

Manages and administers professional and technical personnel to design highway and bridge projects in accordance with the policies, goals and procedures of the Department of Transportation, Division of Project Development.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in engineering, or Bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering plus an accredited Master of Business Administration degree.
• Experience:
  
  Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.
• OR
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in engineering.
  
  Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.
• OR
  
  Education:
  
  Associate’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in engineering or engineering technology.
  
  Experience:
  
  Seven (7) years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure with designation in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency.

Must possess a New Hampshire Professional Engineer license within 12 months of hire.

In-Band Advancement:
No
Broad Group Level Advancement:
No

• Manages multi-disciplined engineering teams during the design phase of highway and bridge projects to formulate a strategy that will ensure timely and coordinated project development.
• Represents the Department at public meetings, hearings, court actions and discussions with public officials, private individuals and other agencies to present, receive, and evaluate information related to highway and bridge projects.
• Administers agreements with consulting engineering firms, including authorizing payments and negotiating fees for amended agreements, to ensure compliance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Represents Bureau Administrator or Chief Project Manager by serving in their absence to provide continual administrative and managerial coverage within the Division of Project Development.
• Advises Commissioners and Directors through special assignments and committee work in matters establishing department and division policies and programs.
• Conducts coordinating activities to ensure consistent interpretation and enactment of department policy.
• Advises the Bureau of Construction in the resolution of conflicts which arise during the construction phase of highway and bridge projects to ensure compatibility with commitments made during the design phase of the project.
• Seals and signs design documents in conformance with Department’s policy.

• HMO or POS medical and prescription drug benefits. The actual value of State-paid health benefits and employee contributions may vary.
• State’s share of employee retirement: 12.87% of pay.
• Dental plan at minimal cost for employees and families.
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan.
• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays, and generous leave plan.
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500).

For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online, please contact James Roberg at  or James.

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For further information, contact Loretta Doughty, Hiring Manager, at  or Bureau
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EOE
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