Construction Engineering Manager

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission; Middletown Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work

Alternate Work Schedule

Flexible Work Options

Job summary

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is seeking a Construction Engineering Manager to lead staff and consultants on multi-million-dollar projects in PA. You will manage schedule, cost, quality, and safety while guiding technical and administrative issues across teams.

Requires eight years of engineering experience, a PE license, and four years in supervision. Role offers hybrid work options with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience and a bachelor’s degree.
• Four (4) years of supervisory experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required and a valid PA driver’s license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Directs professional construction staff and consultants on multiple engineering projects.
• Determines staffing and resources to progress and complete construction activities.
• Oversees contractors to ensure on-time completion and budget compliance.
• Manages quality, safety, and efficiency per contract documents and permits.
• Provides guidance to resolve technical and administrative issues.
• Maintains project documentation and improves processes as needed.
• Participates in consultant selection, scope development, and contract administration.
• Conducts pre-bid, pre-construction, and progress meetings; delivers presentations.
• Supports project prioritization and safety awareness.

Skills

Staff supervision

Construction management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Developing others

Delegation

Flexibility

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Construction Engineering Manager

Posting Start Date: September 16, 2026

Posting End Date: September 29, 2026

Position Number: 80000284

Union: Non-Union

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Department: Engineering - Construction

Salary Grade: E-7

Salary Range: $137,616.94 -$197,772.84

Employment Type: Full Time

Building Locations:

District 2 Engineering Office

1657 Ashcom Road

Everett, PA 15537

Central Office Building

700 S. Eisenhower Boulevard

Middletown, PA 17057

Work Options: Flexible Work Options

*This position may report to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission'sDistrict 2 Engineering Office (Everett) or Central Office (Middletown).

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future.

The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options such as:

• Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting
• Alternate Work Schedule- flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days

*Some options may require completion of probationary period.

The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Commission will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for managing and directing the activities of staff involved in the quality control, quality assurance, materials management, contract management, and administration of multi-million-dollar construction engineering projects and activities for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Work includes exercising a high degree of responsibility involving highly complex construction projects, which potentially can have a large impact to external customers and significant financial impacts to the PTC. Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed for attainment of program goals and overall customer satisfaction. Supervision is exercised over internal staff and external consultants engaged in construction engineering projects.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of professional construction staff including both internal and contracted consulting engineers, construction managers, and construction inspectors that are involved in the administration of construction engineering projects. Responsible for performance management, delegation of work assignments, review of work product, and coordination of appropriate trainings.
• Determines staffing and resource requirements necessary to efficiently progress and maintain construction related activities within the assigned area of responsibility. Recommends the usage of external consultants to supplement PTC staff as appropriate.
• Oversees the work of multiple construction contractors on a variety of diverse projects and is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time (schedule oversight) and within budget (cost control).
• Manages the quality, safety, and efficiency of construction operations and activities for assigned projects to ensure that the work is completed in accordance with contract documents and complies with requirements of various regulatory agencies and permits.
• Addresses public and community interests during in area of construction projects.
• Provides claims avoidance and mitigation as needed on construction projects.
• Provides professional guidance and assistance to resolve technical, engineering, and administrative issues encountered in the course of project development and construction.
• Manages and maintains all procedures associated with the documentation of construction project field activities. Recommends and implements new and/or modified procedures to improve processes when appropriate.
• Participates in the consultant selection process. Reviews documents and participates in the development of the scope of work. Administers consultant agreements which includes but not limited to reviewing invoices and approving payments to consultants.
• Conducts pre-bid, pre-construction, partnering, progress, and other meetings; delivers project presentations.
• Participates in establishing a prioritization of projects to be completed for the PTC.
• Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Eight (8) years of engineering experience AND a bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related discipline.

Four (4) of the years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license as issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers.

Possession of a valid driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license within six (6) months of employment.

Competencies

• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making and Independent Judgment
• Communication Proficiency
• Reliability
• Conflict Management
• Project Management
• Leadership
• Developing Others
• Delegation Skills
• Flexibility

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires frequent travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments.

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.

Benefits

The selected candidate will be offered an exceptional benefits package which includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, along with a benefit plan for retirement. In addition, leave programs, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and alternative work schedules are available to employees.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department by calling 717-831-7378.