Assistant District Materials Manager (Civil Engineer Supervisor)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation is seeking an Assistant District Materials Manager to oversee materials testing, inspections, and documentation, ensuring compliance with engineering standards on transportation projects.

You will lead a team of inspectors, evaluate mix designs, monitor quality control for asphalt, concrete and aggregates, and provide technical guidance during construction while coordinating with district leadership.

Qualifications

• Five years of civil engineering experience and an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• One year of civil engineering experience in highway design, construction or maintenance related projects and a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Material Compliance: Review materials used on projects to ensure they meet standards and specifications
• Design Approval: Evaluate and approve mix designs and coordinate decisions with district leadership
• Quality Oversight: Monitor quality control plans and test results for asphalt, concrete, and aggregate materials
• Project Support: Attend preplacement meetings and provide technical guidance during construction activities
• Safety Leadership: Promote safe work practices and respond to identified hazards or incidents
• Staff Management: Supervise inspectors, approve administrative requests, and support employee training needs

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in civil engineering

Engineer-In-Training certificate

Tools

Inspectors team

Job description

Make an impact in the world of transportation as an Assistant District Materials Manager with the Department of Transportation. This role allows you to guide important materials testing and quality processes that support safe construction across the region. You will help lead a skilled team while applying engineering principles to real projects. Be part of a mission that strengthens roads, bridges, and public safety every day.

This position supports construction and maintenance projects by overseeing materials testing, inspections, and documentation. You will help ensure that all materials used on transportation projects meet engineering standards and follow required specifications. As an Assistant District Materials Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Material Compliance: Review materials used on projects to ensure they meet standards and specifications
• Design Approval: Evaluate and approve mix designs and coordinate decisions with district leadership
• Quality Oversight: Monitor quality control plans and test results for asphalt, concrete, and aggregate materials
• Project Support: Attend preplacement meetings and provide technical guidance during construction activities
• Safety Leadership: Promote safe work practices and respond to identified hazards or incidents
• Staff Management: Supervise inspectors, approve administrative requests, and support employee training needs

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, ad-hoc after successful completion of probationary period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Montoursville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of civil engineering experience and an Engineer-In-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or
• One year of civil engineering experience in highway design, construction or maintenance related projects and a bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver's license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

This position is not subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

You must be eligible for selection in accordance with merit system employment regulations.

Recruitment Methods:

• Applicants must meet one of the following methods to be considered for this vacancy:
  • Reassignment(Only current civil service employees in the same agency who hold the same or similar job title, with the same maximum salary, within the same occupational group or where there is a logical career movement, will qualify for reassignment.).
  • Transfer (Only current civil service employees who hold the same job title will qualify for transfer to another agency).
  • Voluntary Demotion
  • Reinstatement(Former civil service employees may only be reinstated to the job title from which they resigned. Current civil service employees are not eligible through reinstatement.)

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.