Transportation Project Leader — Hybrid/Remote Options

State of Wisconsin; Rhinelander (WI); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Health benefits

Casual office

Flexible schedule/telework

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Job summary

State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, North Central Region, seeks a Transportation Specialist Supervisor to lead the Project Development Unit. This full-time executive role supervises staff, coordinates programs, and ensures policy compliance while traveling to regional offices as needed.

The position requires strong mentoring, strategic oversight of contracts, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring, leading, and advising others to accomplish work objectives.
• Ability to summarize complex information for stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating local, state, or federal project activities.
• Skill in interpreting and applying laws, rules, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional and technical staff across programs.
• Coordinate staff and resources to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Provide training, development opportunities, and policy guidance.
• Communicate with internal/external partners and contractors.

Skills

Mentoring

Leading

Policy interpretation

Project management

Communication

Job description

State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, North Central Region, seeks a Transportation Specialist Supervisor to lead the Project Development Unit. This full-time executive role supervises staff, coordinates programs, and ensures policy compliance while traveling to regional offices as needed.

The position requires strong mentoring, strategic oversight of contracts, and collaboration with internal and external partners.