Project Development Engineering Manager (DOT/D5 #20314)

Salary

$46.33 - $74.12 Hourly $96,358 - $154,173 Annually This position is a Pay Band C12

Posting Details

District 5 is one of six NMDOT districts and includes Torrance, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos, and San Juan Counties. District 5 employees support maintenance, construction, engineering, and business operations to provide safe and reliable transportation.

This position is located at the District 5 main campus in Santa Fe and manages the Design and Local Government Section. It is an opportunity to guide a diverse array of NMDOT-led and locally led transportation projects, lead engineering staff, manage consultant teams, and work directly with local, tribal, state, and federal partners. The position is involved throughout project development, from scoping and consultant selection through design review and preparation for construction.

As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to receive 3 days of administrative leave upon your start date. This applies to external hires who are not currently employed by the State of New Mexico.

THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED AT ANY TIME.

Why does the job exist?

This position manages the Design and Local Government Section and leads District 5 and local transportation projects.

How does it get done?

The Project Development Engineering Manager supervises staff, sets priorities, and assigns work. The position develops RFPs and consultant scopes, prepares cost and man-hour estimates, helps with negotiations, manages consultant contracts, reviews invoices, and tracks consultant work. It reviews schedules, plans, specifications, and estimates; resolves project issues; provides updates to District 5 management; and coordinates with NMDOT groups, FHWA, consultants, and local and tribal entities. It also assists with oversight and audits of local projects.

Who are the customers?

The traveling public and citizens of New Mexico.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal candidate will have experience:

• Supervising and developing staff;
• Managing projects and consultant contracts;
• Developing RFPs, scopes, estimates, and professional services agreements;
• Highway design and plan development using AASHTO criteria and NMDOT standards and specifications; and
• Developing local projects and working with NMDOT staff, consultants, FHWA, and local and tribal entities.

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant engineering discipline with licensure and five (5) years of engineering experience, one (1) of which must be as a Licensed Professional Engineer. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling nine (9) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Must be certified by the NMBLPEPS as a Licensed Professional Engineer in good standing within six (6) months of hire.

Employment Requirements

Employment requires successful completion of post offer pre-employment physical. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Business Reference check and Driver's License verification are required and employment is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office setting. Extensive use of personal computer. Travel throughout the state and occasional out of state travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Sean Brady, (505) 257-8673Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.