Engineering Program Manager

Maryland Department of Transportation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Department of Transportation’s SHA Office of Program and Alternative Delivery seeks an Engineering Program Manager (DOT Executive IV) in Baltimore City to lead engineering program development and delivery. This executive role directs design, plan preparation, and contract administration for major projects, including the American Legion Bridge and I-270 Program.

The ideal candidate will supervise engineers and project managers, coordinate with federal, state, and local entities, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods such as Design-Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Construction Management at Risk, and Public-Private Partnerships.
• Experience with preliminary and final design development.
• Experience with design and construction quality management.
• Experience with environmental review and analysis including preparation of environmental documents and permitting application.
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local governments, regulatory agencies, elected officials, and the public.
• Experience contract document preparation and procurement of major transportation projects.
• Knowledge of asset management and performance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of engineering programs and functions within the Office of Program and Alternative Delivery.
• Supervise in-house and consultant engineers and project managers in design, plans, specifications, estimates, and contract administration.
• Oversee all engineering aspects of the multi-billion-dollar American Legion Bridge and I-270 Program.

Skills

Delivery methods

Design development

Quality management

Environmental review

Stakeholder coordination

Contract documents

Asset management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Executive Service

*This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority*

Engineering Program Manager (DOT Executive IV)
Grade 23 (8031) SP# 26-46-01

The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Program and Alternative Delivery is seeking to fill an executive service position as Engineering Program Manager (DOT Executive IV) located in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications listed below.

Nature of Work

Nature of Work: The main purpose of this position is to serve as the Engineering Program Manager for the Office of Program and Alternative Delivery. This position leads the development and delivery of engineering programs and functions in the office that are critical to SHA’s goals and mission.

The Engineering Program Manager plans, directs, and administers all aspects of the office's construction engineering program. This includes leading constructability reviews of complex projects to identify critical issues such as permitting, right-of-way, and utility impacts, and developing solutions to address associated risks. This position will also supervise and manage in-house and consultant professional engineers and project managers in engineering design, preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates, and contract administration for various projects within the office.

The Engineering Program Manager is responsible for all engineering aspects of the multi-billion-dollar American Legion Bridge and I-270 Program. The position is a subject matter expert and leads the development of all highway design for the program. This includes developing engineering plans, specifications, and estimates, and administering contracts.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:

“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training magazine Training Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year.”

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Eight (8) years of experience in administrative or professional work. Three (3) years of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of employees or exercising responsibility for program development, policies, or procedures.

Selective Qualification: Four (4) years of the required experience must have involved experience managing transportation projects and programs.

*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or abilities).

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Knowledge of alternative project delivery methods such as Design-Build, Construction Manager/General Contractor, Construction Management at Risk, and Public-Private Partnerships
• Experience with preliminary and final design development
• Experience with design and construction quality management
• Experience with environmental review and analysis including preparation of environmental documents and permitting application
• Experience coordinating with stakeholders including federal, state, and local governments, regulatory agencies, elected officials, and the public
• Experience contract document preparation and procurement of major transportation projects
• Knowledge of asset management and performance outcomes

Candidates must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issue Date: 09/17/2026