Engineering Program Manager (DOT Executive IV)

Maryland State Highway Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland State Highway Administration in Baltimore City seeks an Engineering Program Manager (DOT Executive IV) to lead the Office of Program and Alternative Delivery. You will direct engineering programs, supervise engineers and PMs, and oversee complex contracts for the I-270/Legion Bridge program, including permits, right-of-way, and utility impacts.

Strong leadership and delivery focus are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with alternative project delivery methods such as Design-Build and P3.
• Experience with preliminary and final design development.
• Experience with design and construction quality management.
• Experience with environmental review and permitting applications.
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local governments and the public.
• Experience with 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.
• Plan, direct, and administer all aspects of the office's construction engineering program.
• Supervise in-house and consultant engineers and project managers in design, plans, specs, estimates, and contract administration.
• Oversee engineering aspects of the American Legion Bridge and I-270 Program.
• Develop engineering plans, specifications, and estimates and administer contracts.

Skills

Alternative project delivery

Preliminary design development

Design development

Environment review & permitting

Stakeholder coordination

Contract documents & procurement

Asset management & performance

Job description

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

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: MDOT Benefits Guide.

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

Qualifications

Preferred 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 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

Licenses & Certifications

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

Additional Information

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application, therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to position you are applying for.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

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/).

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.