Engineering Project Manager

Overview

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) in the Missoula District (Missoula Area). The EPM manages highway, road and bridge construction projects, including contract administration, project-level decision making, enforcing contract requirements, providing engineering oversight, staff management, directing contractors, and ensuring public safety on highway, road and bridge construction projects in the assigned district. The average portfolio includes 5-10 projects annually with a total value of about $20 million.

Duties also include managing and directing staff, coordinating Consultant Engineering and Inspection (CEI) administered projects, directing preconstruction and construction survey activities, and assuring that agency and state programs, laws and contract requirements are enforced. The position reports to the District Construction Operations Engineer and may manage crews of 5 to 10 FTEs.

For the full job description, contact HR Generalist, Shannon Carter at scarter.

• 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)
• Overtime compensation or compensatory time for time in 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

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• Resume
• Certifications or License (Attach as a PDF or include in online application)

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are marked as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR Generalist listed above.

The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Construction Engineering or related field.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in construction project management
• Minimum of 1 year of supervision or team lead experience
• Certifications, licensure, or other credentials include:
  Level IV Department Certification or Registration as a Professional Engineer

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

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

• House Bill 13, passed by the 2025 State Legislature, increased state employee base pay by $1.00 per hour or 2.5%, whichever is greater, beginning July 1, 2025. The advertised pay rate includes this increase.
• Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form authorizing 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 .
• MDT is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Sponsorship for work authorization is generally not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.