Section Chief (Transportation Engineering Manager I)

Maryland State Highway Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryland State Highway Administration seeks a Section Chief in the Office of Finance to manage the daily operations of SHA's approximately $800 million Federal Aid Program in Baltimore. The role acts as the primary liaison to FHWA and provides expert guidance on federal program requirements and regulations to SHA staff.

Leading a team of ten, you will oversee project oversight, funding control, and reporting to allocate resources effectively across counties and municipalities in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Seven (7) years of experience in professional engineering.
• Two (2) years of experience providing oversight and/or monitoring federal transportation programs or projects

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of SHA's Federal Aid Program.
• Serve as the sole conduit to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and coordinate with FHWA and state offices.
• Provide guidance and expertise on federal program requirements and regulations to SHA staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

ANNUALLY $87,253.00 – $137,603.00

Nature of Work:

This position resides in SHA’s Office of Finance. It is responsible for managing the daily operations of SHA’s approximately $800 million Federal Aid Program, including control of apportionments, obligational authority, and project oversight within program categories. This role manages a staff of 10 employees and provides guidance and expertise on federal program requirements and regulations to all levels of the organization, from Senior Managers to individual offices and their staff within SHA. The Section Chief will serve as the sole conduit to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), advancing projects for the State of Maryland and all counties and municipalities within the state. These responsibilities require knowledge and expertise in engineering and in state and federal codes and regulations. The Federal Aid Programming Section reviews approximately 98% of all federal aid projects at SHA. This position will utilize various federal and state reports to analyze the daily status of SHA’s projects and communicate the conclusions/recommendations to all levels of the organization, FHWA, and any other interested parties.

MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in professional engineering.

Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of experience providing oversight and/or monitoring federal transportation programs or projects