Engineering Manager - SR 520 Construction (WMS3)

State of Washington Dept. of Transportation; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington Dept. of Transportation seeks an Engineering Manager in Seattle, WA to oversee Project Offices handling SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid projects.

You will lead integrated WSDOT and consultant teams across construction operations, environmental compliance, traffic impacts, design support, right of way, utilities, testing, and public communications. The role requires strategic direction, technical guidance, mentorship, and the ability to manage complex budgets,

Responsibilities

• Provide management and leadership oversight to ensure project goals, objectives, and deliverables are met.
• Mentor and support the Project Office Team Managers.
• Ensure that Project Office Teams provide timely and accurate reporting of project status, progress, and project finance to Management and Executives.
• Provide leadership and direction to project teams.

Job description

About WSDOT

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

The Opportunity

WSDOT is currently seeking an Engineering Manager in Seattle, WA to oversee the Project Offices tasked with managing WSDOT and consultant staff working to deliver the SR 520 Portage Bay Bridge and Roanoke Lid Project. This position leads integrated WSDOT and consultant teams responsible for construction operations, environmental compliance, traffic impacts, third-party coordination, design support, right of way and utilities, testing and materials, and public and agency communications. The candidate selected for this role will manage complex project budgets, schedules, resources, consultant and agreement administration, risk, and workforce planning while providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and mentorship to project teams. Through strong leadership and collaboration with internal and external partners, this position helps ensure successful delivery of one of WSDOT’s significant and complex capital improvement projects.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Provide management and leadership oversight, technical guidance, and support and direction to ensure the Project Office Teams meet project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
• Mentor and support the Project Office Team Managers.
• Ensure that Project Office Teams provide timely and accurate reporting of project status, progress, and project finance to Management and Executives.
• Provide leadership and direction