Transportation Project Manager 1

IdahoPTV; Rigby (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Transportation Department is recruiting a Transportation Project Manager 1 to manage the Idaho Transportation Improvement Program in the Rigby, District 6 office. The role ensures statewide ITIP delivery, coordinating with HQ PMO and overseeing scope, schedule and budget.

Key duties include charter development, monitoring tasks and resources, district representation, consultant contract management, and progress reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and implementing projects with clear scope, goals and timelines.
• Ability to translate complex materials for public understanding.
• Experience developing and monitoring contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares project charters with scope, schedule and budget.
• Monitor and control project tasks, schedules and resources.
• Represent the district to public officials and the public.
• Manage consultant contracts in project development.
• Coordinate ITIP program budgets and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Budget & schedule

Stakeholder coordination

Public communication

Job description

Full Time

37.78 - 42.50 USD per hour

Apply before September 20, 2026

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?At the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is recruiting for a Transportation Project Manager 1 to manage the Idaho Transportation Improvement Program, funding, project identification, creation of initial project scope, schedule and budget, in the Rigby, District 6 office. This position is a critical part of the Division of Highways project delivery team and works closely with HQ’s PMO office in Boise. The primary purpose of this position it to ensure statewide delivery and reporting of projects in the Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP).

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Prepares project charters which includes detailed scope, schedule and budget along with other technical design such as design standards, minimum level of service, accident analysis, roadway typical, maps, etc. which are necessary for project design and programming
• Monitor and control the project tasks, schedules and resources, project estimates, and project scopes.
• Represent the district to public officials, city, county and the public in meetings and thru communications.
• Actively manages the development process as well as contract administration in construction of highway projects.
• Mange consultant contracts in the development of projects.
• Establish and implement methods of monitoring, supporting, and reporting on the progress and delivery of the statewide transportation investment program
• Coordination of issues, prioritizing needs, and facilitating successful project delivery
• Uniform management of all programs and requirements
• Manage and recommend the district ITIP program budgets (state and federal)
• Build and maintain good working relationships with District Engineer and staff, other Division of Highways sections, and department leadership
• Develop project management procedures, guidelines, and tools as needed for department staff to achieve project delivery goals
• Prepare and present agenda items for department board meetings
• Guide the district project managers performing services such as data analytics, cost estimating, program monitoring, budget transactions (Project Program Entry or Revision, ITD-1414; and Project Authorization and Agreement, ITD-2101), risk management

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

• Planning and implementing projects including coordinating the development of project scope, goals, work plans, timelines, implementation strategies, and measurement processes/methods for assessing progress toward goals and project outcomes
• Interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public
• Developing and monitoring contracts

Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!

The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visithttps://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.