Statewide Project Delivery Director (Engineer 9)

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Engineer 9 to serve as the Project Delivery Director within the Office of Project Delivery. This senior role provides statewide direction to improve schedule reliability, cost certainty, consultant performance, and overall delivery outcomes for transportation projects in Louisiana.

Promotion to permanent status may occur.

Qualifications

• Hold a current Louisiana Professional Engineer license.
• Two years of supervisory or higher experience required.
• Four years of licensed engineering experience; or eight years of professional engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides statewide leadership and strategic direction for project delivery programs and activities.
• Establishes project delivery standards, procedures, tools, and performance expectations.
• Directs and monitors project delivery performance including scope, schedules, budgets, and risks.
• Oversees contracting strategies, procurement, governance, and risk management.
• Develops governance frameworks, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting for executive decision-making.
• Oversees budget planning, consultant services, and state/federal funding for division programs.

Skills

Project leadership

Supervisory experience

Engineering licensure

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Doctorate in engineering

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Engineer 9 to serve as the Project Delivery Director within the Office of Project Delivery. This senior role provides statewide direction to improve schedule reliability, cost certainty, consultant performance, and overall delivery outcomes for transportation projects in Louisiana.

Promotion to permanent status may occur.