Division Manager/Division Engineer

Full-time, regular position within the Department of Transportation’s Project Management Division.

About the role

The Division Manager/Division Engineer oversees the delivery of transportation projects and assists with major programs, including the Eight-Year Construction Work Plan, the Four-Year Asset Preservation Plan, and the Five-Year County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) program.

Responsibilities

• Outline project scope and estimate costs for paving, materials, labor, and right-of-way acquisitions; secure state and federal funding.
• Review preliminary engineering, bridge, and roadway plans to ensure designs meet safety and structural standards.
• Manage acquisition of private land for roadway expansion and coordinate with utility companies and railroads for safe relocation of infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws, including wetland protection, stormwater management, and noise mitigation.
• Facilitate the bidding process for construction contracts and serve as the primary liaison between ODOT and contractors, reviewing work quality and approving progress payments.
• Host public meetings to communicate project details, timelines, and address community concerns regarding road closures and traffic detours.
• Identify potential project delays (e.g., poor soil conditions, supply chain issues) and develop contingency plans to keep projects on track.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• For Division Manager: three years of transportation-related experience, plus one year of supervisory experience and two years of administrative or managerial experience.
• For Division Engineer: registration as a Professional Engineer and five years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering field, including two years of administrative or managerial experience.
• Knowledge of engineering practices, principles, and systems; management principles; budget planning and control; and finance administration.
• Ability to design and implement engineering activities, organize projects, supervise personnel, and manage multiple work units or program areas.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement and policy guidance.
• Professional Engineer license with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (required for Division Engineer role).

Pay

• Division Manager: $132,700
• Division Engineer: $149,000

Benefits

• Annual Benefit Allowance: Up to $20,538.24 for employees and dependents to enroll in benefits.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options, including Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Retirement Savings Plans:
  • Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Available to employees hired after November 1, 2015. Employer matches 6% with a 4.5% employee contribution or 7% with a 7%+ employee contribution.
  • OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available to returning employees previously enrolled in OPERS.
• Annual & Sick Leave (PTO):
  • 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
  • 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
  • 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
  • 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
  • Sick leave: 15 days accrued annually.
• Paid Holidays: 11 paid holidays per year.
• Longevity Pay: Annual payments for eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of service.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to professional services for resolving personal problems.