Project Development Project Manager (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced) - $3,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Position Summary

This position acts as a project manager in the design and construction of transportation improvement projects, conducting activities related to scoping, developing, monitoring, and reporting project schedules, budgets, issues, and resources. This position has primary responsibility for the overall project delivery.

This position manages activities on multiple transportation improvement projects including those of a highly complex nature for continuity in both design and construction phases. This position serves as a resource and advisor to the supervisors and project leaders. This position may also perform as a constriction and/or design leader directing major complex projects and assisting the team by advising and coaching team members on projects.

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $92,768 to $112,237, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License.

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

Job Details

This position requires the ability to travel independently statewide to oversee assigned construction projects and staff with overnight stays in remote locations.

In this position, fieldwork is required. Fieldwork can include working in all seasons, including adverse weather conditions and working in high volume traffic conductions.

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.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

How To Apply

This application only requires you to submit a resume. Within your resume, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to the items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. A letter of qualifications is not required nor will be accepted. Your application materials are very important part of your application and is used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in your resume, please view the Resume and Letter of Qualifications Tips document. Please view the ensuring a fair and equitable hiring process document to find out more information on the State of WI selection process. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume within 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Application Deadline

The first application review deadline is 11:59 PM CT on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a biweekly basis until the position is filled. Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on the day prior to the review date to be considered for that biweekly review period.