Engineer Manager Licensed 14 (Region Construction Engineer) - North Region

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan, through MDOT, seeks an Engineer Manager Licensed 14 to lead regional construction operations. You will supervise professional staff, coordinate complex processes, and ensure timely delivery of projects with a focus on QA, testing, safety, and compliance.

A professional engineering license and a valid driver's license are required, with location options across Michigan. You will collaborate with regional offices and FHWA while guiding development, performance, and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor of science in engineering.
• Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer.
• Professional engineering license and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Region construction business team and coordinate MDOT processes.
• Manage budgets, deliver projects on schedule, and ensure QA, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain alignment with TSCs, Regions, the Central Office, and FHWA; drive innovative contract delivery.
• Foster employee development and customer service commitment across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Quality assurance

Engineering

Communication

Education

Bachelor of science in engineering

Job description

This position functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area. This position coordinates and administers the Region business processes for state and local construction engineering with a focus on quality assurance, material testing, work zone safety and mobility, contract modifications/change orders, extension of times, prompt payment, prevailing wages, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Small Business Program (DBE/SBP), claims, final reviews, and project finalizing. The manager is to maintain alignment within the Region and with other Transportation Service Centers (TSCs), Regions, Lansing Central Office, and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The manager is charged with meeting deadlines, meeting Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) customer needs, resolving complex issues to ensure successful process, project, and program implementation, managing budgets, and ensuring continued operations for delivery of MDOT services and products. This responsibility includes leading the Region construction business team, leading innovative contract delivery methods, and participating as a member of statewide construction teams. Additionally, this position acts as a supervisor and is responsible for ensuring the technical and personal development of employees and their commitment to customer service. This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license to perform field reviews.

The 'Salary' listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• Engineer Manager Licensed 14 position description
• All about MDOT

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education

Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering

Experience

Five years of professional experience equivalent to an Engineer, including three years equivalent to an Engineer P11; two years equivalent to an Engineer 12, Engineer Manager 12, or Engineer Manager-Licensed 12; or, one year equivalent to an Engineer Manager 13, Engineer Manager-Licensed 13, Engineering Specialist 13, or Engineering Specialist-Licensed 13.

This position will be located at one of the following locations:

• North Region Office (1088 E M52 Gaylord, MI 49735)
• Alpena TSC (1540 Airport Rd Alpena, MI 49707)
• Traverse City TSC (2084 US 31 Traverse City, MI 49686)
• Hillman Lab (410 State St Hillman, MI 49746)
• Kalkaska Lab (807 N Birch St Kalkaska, MI 49646)

To be considered for this position you must:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and maintain it throughout employment in the position.
• Possess a professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan which must be maintained throughout employment in the position.

View the classification specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/E/EngineerManagerLicensed.pdf

MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you have questions related to this posting, please contact [e-mail].