PROJECT MANAGER II (DOT)

RI Council 94; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Transportation in Kentucky seeks a Project Manager II to oversee the administration and operation of transportation projects from initiation to closeout. You will coordinate design, permitting, real estate, outreach, procurement, federal approval, construction, and final closeout while ensuring quality and compliance.

The role requires extensive knowledge of project management principles, ability to manage budgets and schedules, and strong communication with interagency partners

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of project management principles across design, engineering, construction, land, and research management.
• Ability to coordinate multi-project activities with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication with officials, subordinates and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and operation of projects from initiation to closeout.
• Coordinate design, permitting, real estate, public outreach, procurement, federal approval, construction, quality and closeout.
• Develop budget and schedule information; monitor performance and report variations.
• Ensure conformance with laws, regulations, standards, codes, and department directives.

Skills

Project management

Engineering

Construction

Public-private partnerships

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public/Business Admin, Finance, Architecture or Engineering

Job description

## PROJECT MANAGER II (DOT)Apply: DOT State Offices: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 17, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR104039# **Department**Department of Transportation# **Division**Project/Program Management# **Salary**$118,458.00 - $137,547.00# **Job Profile**JC-02969001-99 - Project Manager II (DOT) (Non-Union Executive Branch)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours**Monday thru Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm# **Job Requisition Number**JR104039 PROJECT MANAGER II (DOT) (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00141 A# **Classification**Project Manager II (DOT)# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** Within the Department of Transportation, Division of Project Management, for an assigned sub-state region or corridor, to be responsible for overseeing the administration and operation of various projects, as assigned and directed, as part of the Project Management Program; to be responsible for delivering assigned projects from initiation to closeout within scope, on schedule, on budget and to the highest quality; to be responsible for coordinating design, permitting, real estate, public outreach, procurement, federal approval, construction, quality and final closeout; to coordinate Program activities with other functional units and financial programs, ensuring overall cohesiveness among functional units and staff; and to do other related work as required.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** Works under the administrative direction of the Manager of Project Management with wide latitude for the exercise of authority, initiative and independent judgment in the formulation of policy and program procedures; work is subject to review through consultations and written reports for satisfactory performance and conformance with applicable laws, policies, codes, directives, rules and regulations.**SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** Plans, assigns, coordinates, directs and reviews the work of an administrative, management, professional, technical and clerical staff assigned to assist.**ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:*** Within the Department of Transportation, Division of Project Management, for an assigned sub-state region or corridor, to be responsible for overseeing the administration and operation of various projects, as assigned and directed, as part of the Project Management Program; to be responsible for delivering assigned projects from initiation to closeout within scope, on schedule, on budget and to the highest quality; to be responsible for coordinating design, permitting, real estate, public outreach, procurement, federal approval, construction, quality and final closeout; and will coordinate Program activities with other functional units and financial programs, ensuring overall cohesiveness among functional units and staff.* To guide the project teams and ensure that all project support, quality assurance/control and asset management efforts are carried out in an effective manner.* To make recommendations to the Manager for the establishment or revision of the Departmental policies governing the design, engineering, construction, land survey and research work; recommends new or revised policies resulting from legislative changes or changes in federal policies or regulations, requiring changes in operating, and reporting procedures.* To plan, organize, and direct the assignments of work to project management teams through established supervision; to monitor and guide work progress, review work plans and specifications, and reviews work for comprehensiveness, completeness, technical accuracy and compliance with standards, codes, policies, laws, rules and regulations, and Department directives.* To develop budget and schedule information, monitors budget and schedule performance and reports performance variations on assigned projects.* To ensure conformance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, codes, practices, policies, and procedures.* To take steps necessary to ensure project budgets are effectively managed and communicated to other departments such that planning of projects can be accomplished.* To assign, oversee and manage staff to ensure effective project management.* To do related work as required.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:****KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES:** A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, including: design, engineering, construction, land, and research management; a thorough knowledge of Federal, and State standards; a thorough knowledge of planning, design, materials testing, and construction programs; a thorough knowledge of federallycompliant project and contract management methodologies, practices and procedures; the ability to resolve problems and perform detail design work; the ability to evaluate design concepts, quality-cost factors, and projected system requirements and developments; the ability to coordinate multi-project activities involving a variety of personnel, agencies, consultants and utilities; the ability to coordinate program work activities with other internal functional units and external agencies and organizations; a thorough knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, including public-private partnerships; the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials, subordinates and the public; and related capacities and abilities.**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:****Education:** Such as may have been gained through: graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Architecture, Engineering or a closely related field; and**Experience:** Such as may have been gained through: extensive employment in a highly responsible professional position involving capital asset management, or transportation engineering applying engineering principles, practices, techniques, and project management within a large private or governmental setting.**Or,** any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.