Office Chief of Project Management

Office Chief of Project Management

Department of Transportation

Salary: $13,892.00 - $15,782.00 per month

Final Filing Date: January 20, 2026

Note: This posting now has two (2) vacancies. If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is on file and you do not need to re-apply for the second vacancy.

Under the direction of the District 7 Assistant Division Chief for Program/Project Management, the incumbent serves as Area Manager for the Office of Project Management. Responsibilities include supervising and directing Senior Transportation Engineers and Transportation Engineers in managing projects to meet standards and practices, completing projects on schedule and within budget, and overseeing the entire construction contract lifecycle—scope, cost, schedule, and coordination of work.

This position may be eligible for telework. Telework amount is at the department’s discretion. In‑person attendance may be required for operational needs. The selected candidate must commute to the headquarters as needed. Business travel may be required and reimbursed according to CalHR regulations. All commute expenses are the candidate’s responsibility.

Title:

Supervising Transportation Engineer, Caltrans

Salary: $13,892.00 - $15,782.00 per month (new to state candidates at minimum classification salary).

Number of Positions: 2

Work Location: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is diverse and unique.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Position filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process.

All applications must meet minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination.

• Valid certificate of registration as a civil engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• Either:
• One year of transportation engineering experience at a senior level in California state service;
• One year of supervisory or managerial experience equivalent to a Senior Transportation Planner in California state service and two years of civil engineering work at the Associate Engineer level or higher in California state service;
• More than five years of transportation engineering experience, with at least two years equivalent in responsibility to a senior level engineer in California state service.

Complete applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date. Dates printed on mobile bar codes are not considered postmark dates.

Submitted electronically through Cal Careers or send hard copy to:

Department of Transportation MSP Attn:
Gwen Ling (25

MSP
102)
Managerial Selection Process (MSP)
MS-86 1727 30th Street, 6th Floor
Sacramento, CA

Include MSP# 25

MSP
102 and the job title on the STD 678 application.

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) or electronic version via Cal Career.
• Documentation of all experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications.
• Optional resume.
• Statement of Qualifications on the Department of Transportation MSP Statement of Qualifications Form (PM-0504). Provide detailed examples answering each SOQ question. Submit the completed PM-0504 in the “Additional Documents” section.

Human Resources Contact available for questions about the position or application process.

For reasonable accommodations, contact the interview scheduler at time of interview scheduling. For other accommodation or EEO questions, contact the department’s EEO Office.

California Relay Service: (TTY), (Voice).

The SOQ should directly answer the following topics: