Regional Engineering Manager - Operations & Leadership

State-of-Michigan; Gaylord (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) seeks a second-line professional manager to assist the Region Engineer in directing all activities of the Region Office's Operations Section. This role requires supervising staff, allocating resources, and mentoring under EEO guidelines while maintaining open communications with the Region, TSCs, and central office.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and a registered Professional Engineer license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Professional Engineer license (PE) required.
• Six years of professional engineering experience with progression through senior levels.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional administration across construction, operations, bridge management, maintenance, and emergency response.
• Allocate resources and supervise staff; mentor for EEO compliance.
• Monitor productivity, expenditures, and compliance with department policies.
• Foster open communications within the Region, Transportation Service Centers (TSC), and central office.

Skills

Staff mentoring

Resource allocation

Team leadership

Interdepartmental communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Professional Engineer license (PE)

Job description

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) seeks a second-line professional manager to assist the Region Engineer in directing all activities of the Region Office's Operations Section. This role requires supervising staff, allocating resources, and mentoring under EEO guidelines while maintaining open communications with the Region, TSCs, and central office.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and a registered Professional Engineer license.