Engineering Project Manager

Overview

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting an Engineering Project Manager (EPM) in the Missoula District (Missoula Area). The EPM position is responsible for managing highway, road and bridge construction projects to include contract administration, making project level decisions, enforcing contract requirements, providing engineering oversight, managing staff and directing contractor(s) and ensuring the safety of the traveling public on highway, road and bridge construction projects in their assigned district.

The position reports to the District Construction Operations Engineer and manages various sized crews of between 5 and 10 FTEs. The average number of projects an EPM is responsible for is 5-10 annually with a total average value of $20 million. Duties also include managing and directing staff, managing Consultant Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Administered projects, directing preconstruction and construction survey activities;

assuring agency and state programs, laws and contract requirements are enforced. For a full job description, please contact HR Generalist, Shannon Carter at scarter.

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

Online application and all required 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.

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 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 .
• 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.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.…