Transportation Project Manager

Maine Turnpike; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Thirteen paid holidays

Job summary

The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) seeks a Transportation Project Manager to join its Engineering team in Portland, Maine. The role coordinates and administers high-priority design and construction projects to ensure on-time, on-budget completion across the Turnpike system.

Reporting to the Engineering Program Manager, you will oversee consultants and staff, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with Public Relations, ITS and Maintenance to deliver projects that meet quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• At least four years of experience as a Project Manager/Designer on transportation projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Maine.
• Valid Maine Class C driver's license.
• Strong knowledge of highway, bridge, and structure design/construction; familiarity with MUTCD, CADD, Bluebeam, and work zone traffic control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consultants and MTA staff in developing project plans, specifications and engineering estimates.
• Manage consultant performance, contracts, and task orders.
• Coordinate right-of-way needs, utility coordination, traffic data and environmental permitting compliance.
• Provide constructability reviews and manage Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions per MaineDOT standards.
• Perform technical engineering reviews and design work (drainage, pavement structure, highway design).
• Direct CADD and shop drawing submittals and coordinate with Public Relations, ITS, Maintenance and external stakeholders.

Skills

Civil engineering

PE license (ME)

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD

Bluebeam

MUTCD knowledge

PM software

Job description

The Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA) is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join its Engineering team in Portland, Maine. Reporting to the Engineering Program Manager, this position supports MTA’s mission by coordinating and administering high-priority transportation design and construction projects to ensure timely, high-quality, and on-budget completion across the Turnpike system. The role oversees consultants and MTA staff in developing project plans, specifications, and engineering estimates; manages consultant performance, contracts, and task orders; and coordinates project development activities including right-of-way needs, utility coordination, traffic data, and environmental permitting compliance. Responsibilities include providing constructability reviews; managing MTA Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions in alignment with MaineDOT standards; performing technical engineering reviews and design work (e.g., drainage, pavement structure, highway design); directing CADD and shop drawing submittals; and collaborating closely with MTA Public Relations, ITS, Maintenance, and external stakeholders. Qualified candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field, with at least four years of experience as a Project Manager/Designer on transportation projects. A Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Maine and a valid State of Maine Class C driver’s license are required. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of highway, bridge, and structure design/construction, as well as familiarities with MUTCD, CADD, Bluebeam, and work zone traffic control applications. Knowledge of environmental/wetland permitting for linear transportation projects is preferred. Excellent communication, organizational, and decision‑making skills in dynamic situations are essential.

The salary range is from $47.55 to $78.34 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. MTA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid vacation and sick leave, and thirteen paid holidays.

The Maine Turnpike Authority is an EEO Employer.