Civil Engineer Advanced - Local Program Project Manager ($3,000 sign on bonus)
Position Summary
This position functions as a Civil Engineer within the NW Region, Project Development Section and is responsible for the oversight and delivery of the local program. The duties and responsibilities require, performing the highest degree of independent discretion and judgment on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. Under general supervision, this position manages activities on multiple projects including those of a highly complex nature for continuity in both design and construction phases.
The essential function of this position is to act as a project manager in the design and construction of transportation improvement projects for the Local Program and State Highway system as assigned. This position utilizes a great deal of independent judgment to provide services in the area of local program delivery. The cumulative consequences of error are significant since this position is responsible for as many as 100-150 active local program projects that have a direct effect on the Region’s Performance Measures. The project manager has primary responsibility for scoping, scheduling, budgeting, management of consultant contracts, and supports the Consultant Unit supervisor in contract negotiations and has the responsibility of overall project quality.
Qualifications
- A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $94,623 - $114,482, plus an additional $2,080/year for the Professional Engineer License and excellent benefits.
Job Details
- Travel up to 25% of the time may be required. Independent travel and overnight stay may be required for this position.
- WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. WisDOT is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States
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Benefits
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
- A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
- Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
About the Role
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
- A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
- Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!
Benefits
- Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
- Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
- A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position’s requirements
- An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
- Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
- A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
- Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!