Engineering Project Manager

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority; Oklahoma City (OK); Vor Ort; USD 101.000 - 118.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Maternity leave

Retirement plans

Longevity pay

Employee discounts

FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts)

Zusammenfassung

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is seeking a Project Manager or Engineering Manager for its Engineering Division in Oklahoma City. This in-office role requires occasional field work and involves managing engineering projects, reviewing designs, and coordinating with consultants and regulatory agencies.

Candidates should have a PE license, multiple years of civil/transp engineering experience, and strong collaboration skills to work with ODOT and other stakeholders on shared projects.

Qualifikationen

• At least three years of civil engineering-related work focusing on highways and bridges.
• Equivalent education/experience: 4 years if no degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least five years of civil engineering experience with transportation emphasis.
• Professional Engineer license is required.

Aufgaben

• Manage and review engineering consultants’ work.
• Develop and review plans for structures, facilities, and systems.
• Prepare reports and studies to identify solutions.
• Ensure constructability and compliance with OTA guidelines.
• Represent OTA in meetings with officials, consultants, and the public.
• Coordinate with ODOT on shared projects and permits.

Kenntnisse

Civil engineering

Project management

Public works

Roadway design

Bridge design

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

OpenRoads/ORD

Quickbase

ProjectWise

AASHTOWare Project

Bluebeam

Jobbeschreibung

Project Manager or Engineering Manager - Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

Why join the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority?

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service.

Position Overview

This is a full-time, in-office position at our headquarters’ location in Oklahoma City.This position requires occasional field work.

The Project or Engineering Manager within the Engineering Division is responsible for managing and reviewing engineering projects, including plans, designs, reports, estimated project costs, and studies related to structures, transportation facilities, and systems. The position oversees consultant work, ensures constructability and compliance with design standards, and represents the organization in meetings with stakeholders, contractors, and the public. It also involves providing on-site engineering solutions, assisting with stormwater permitting and reporting, manages and updates OTA’s DEQ and OWRB permitting, and coordinating closely with ODOT to align design activities of shared projects while upholding the interests of the OTA.

Compensation

The rate for this position depends upon having a Professional Engineer license in the State of Oklahoma:

• Project Manager (no license) is $48.75 per hour ($101,400 annually)
• Engineering Manager (PE license required) is $56.73 per hour ($118,000 annually)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs engineering related tasks; manages, reviews and evaluates the work of engineering consultants.
• Develops, prepares and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, transportation facilities and/or systems.
• Develops, prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
• Facilitates and oversees plan reviews to confirm constructability of plans, scheduled milestones and compliance with OTA design and construction guidelines.
• Represents OTA in meetings with public officials, transportation professionals, consultants, contractors and the general public.
• Ensures that the interests of the OTA are upheld.
• Meets with OTA field personnel on site to provide solutions to engineering problems.
• Assists in preparation of storm water permits and annual reports.
• Manages and updates OTA’s DEQ and OWRB permitting.
• Works closely with ODOT to coordinate various activities in design of shared projects.
• Works with ODOT and the General Engineering Consultant (GEC) to review and approve oversize load requests on the OTA Network.

Minimum Qualifications

Project Manager

• At least three years of civil engineering-related work, with an emphasis on highway and bridge design.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education (4 years).
• A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
• At least five years of experience in civil engineering related work, with an emphasis on transportation.
• Professional Engineer license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered and current Professional Engineer license
• Transportation related project management
• Working with other Tolling Authorities and/or the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and/or other DOTs
• Roadway, Bridge, Traffic, Tolling and Building Design
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Microstation, Open Road Designer (ORD), and Quickbase
• ProjectWise, AASHTOWare Project, and Bluebeam

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems; of management principles; and of the principles of effective supervision. Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to supervise personnel; and to express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Level Descriptor

This is the basic management level where incumbents are typically responsible for assisting in the management of an engineering work unit. The complexity of function will be somewhat focused, with the unit managed being responsible for a minimum number of basic functions involving somewhat similar tasks or being responsible for an assigned program area.Basic functions as described herein might be project design, construction engineering, traffic engineering, etc. Examples of agency program areas might be capital plan improvement projects, pavement rehabilitation/reconstruction, bridge rehabilitation/reconstruction, maintenance facilities upgrades, bond program project reviews, surface water, storm water, industrial wastewater, etc. Incumbents at this level are expected to exercise autonomy in decision-making in those matters regarding accomplishment of the unit’s function.

Benefits Highlights

OTA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support eligible employees and their eligible dependents:

• Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
• Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plans:
• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
• 15 days annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Holidays:
• Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts:
• Special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity Payment:
• Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being.

OTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.