Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) Contract Management

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 5 days per pay period

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation (PennDOT) seeks a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) to guide contract management, review plans, and ensure quality across PS&E submissions. The role oversees contract document preparation, schedule coordination, and data management within the Contract Management Unit.

Full-time position with standard 8–hour workdays. Telework up to 5 days per pay period is possible; in-office presence in Allentown may be required.

Qualifications

• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty or six years with Engineer-in-Training certificate.
• Two years of professional civil engineering experience with a bachelor's degree.
• Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists.
• An associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Plan Review: Examine construction plans, specifications, and estimates for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Contract Oversight: Supervise preparation and assembly of contract documents and amendments.
• Quality Control: Ensure PS&E submissions meet policies, requirements, and legal standards.
• Schedule Coordination: Manage plan submissions, advertisement timelines, and letting activities.
• Bid Support: Attend pre-bid meetings and review bid justifications and results.
• Data Management: Maintain project data, cost estimates, and specifications in required systems.

Skills

Civil engineering

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Associate’s degree in civil engineering technology

Engineer-in-Training certificate

Job description

Are you eager to guide major transportation projects and help ensure every contract is ready for success? The Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor (Transportation) position with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) offers an exciting opportunity to guide key processes within the Contract Management Unit. This role allows you to support project teams and ensure that designs meet required standards. You will help maintain consistent quality in project documents and schedules.

This position oversees contract document preparation, project plan reviews, and coordination efforts that support the letting schedule. As a Senior Civil Engineer Supervisor for the Contract Management Unit, you will perform the following duties:

• Plan Review: Examine construction plans, specifications, and estimates for accuracy and compliance with standards


• Contract Oversight: Supervise preparation and assembly of contract documents and amendments


• Quality Control: Ensure plan, specification, and estimate (PS&E) submissions meet policies, requirements, and legal standards


• Schedule Coordination: Manage plan submissions, advertisement timelines, and letting activities


• Bid Support: Attend pre-bid meetings and review bid justifications and results


• Data Management: Maintain project data, cost estimates, and specifications in required systems

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment


• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.


• A Professional Engineer License is viewed as an asset and may enhance effectiveness in completing assigned tasks.


• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.


• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Five years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; and an associate’s degree in civil engineering technology or a closely related engineering discipline; or


• Six years of civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty; and an Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; or


• Two years of professional civil engineering experience in the appropriate specialty, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.


• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).


• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.


• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.


• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  
  
  
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• You may only apply/test once for this posting.


• Your results will be provided via email.