Engineering Program Manager — Transportation Lead

Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) invites qualified candidates to join its engineering team in Topeka as Engineering Program Manager. You will lead a portfolio of design and construction projects from planning through completion, balancing technical expertise with project management and stakeholder collaboration.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will guide Project Engineers and Coordinators, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with contractors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Four years' experience in construction and design of civil engineering projects.
• State of Kansas Professional Engineering license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse portfolio of design and construction projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee project development, construction administration, permitting, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, government agencies, and utility partners.
• Provide guidance to Project Engineers and Project Coordinators; represent KTA in meetings and public discussions.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Public Speaking

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering license (Kansas)

Tools

Microstation CAD

GIS software

Office Suite

Job description

The Kansas Turnpike Authority (KTA) invites qualified candidates to join its engineering team in Topeka as Engineering Program Manager. You will lead a portfolio of design and construction projects from planning through completion, balancing technical expertise with project management and stakeholder collaboration.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will guide Project Engineers and Coordinators, ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with contractors,