Transportation Construction Manager 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Uniontown (Fayette County); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Telework option

Equal opportunity employer

Résumé du poste

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation seeks a Transportation Construction Manager 2 to oversee complex highway and bridge improvements from planning through completion. You will lead project teams, coordinate with municipalities and utilities, review plans and construction, prepare reports, and mentor staff to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.

This is a full-time role with a telework option and a structured schedule.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Transportation Construction Manager 1 or equivalent.
• Five years of experience in construction inspection, three in supervisory capacity; high school or equivalent; training may substitute. An Associate Degree may substitute for one year of non-supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsabilités

• Project Leadership: Manage complex highway and bridge construction projects from assignment through completion.
• Construction Oversight: Direct inspection activities, monitor materials and workmanship for compliance with project requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Resolve issues with municipalities, utilities, contractors, property owners, emergency services, and project partners.
• Technical Guidance: Interpret plans, support field decisions, review construction concerns, and address project discrepancies.
• Project Administration: Prepare reports, estimates, work orders, correspondence, certification tracking records, and project documentation.
• Team Management: Assign work, evaluate performance, support employee development, and provide coaching and leadership to staff.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Inspection oversight

Stakeholder coordination

Technical guidance

Report writing

Staff coaching

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree in engineering or related technology

Description du poste

Lead major transportation projects that help shape the future of Pennsylvania travel! As a Transportation Construction Manager 2 with the Department of Transportation, you will oversee complex roadway and bridge improvements from planning through completion. Your leadership will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and according to high quality standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on infrastructure that serves communities every day.

This position manages and directs inspection activities on complex highway and bridge construction projects while ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements. The role oversees project progress, documentation, coordination efforts, and staff performance to support successful project delivery. As a Transportation Construction Manager 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Leadership: Manage complex highway and bridge construction projects from assignment through completion
• Construction Oversight: Direct inspection activities, as well as monitor materials and workmanship for compliance with project requirements
• Stakeholder Coordination: Resolve issues with municipalities, utilities, contractors, property owners, emergency services, and other project partners
• Technical Guidance: Interpret plans, support field decisions, review construction concerns, and address project discrepancies
• Project Administration: Prepare reports, estimates, work orders, correspondence, certification tracking records, and project documentation
• Team Management: Assign work, evaluate performance, support employee development, and provide coaching and leadership to staff

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors, and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Uniontown. 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

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Five years of experience in construction inspection, three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, and graduation from high school or equivalent certification or formal training. Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation. An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience.; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.