CIVIL ENGINEER VI (Project Manager) Highway Design

State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation

Bureau of Highway Design

7 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH

Civil Engineer VI  (Project Manager)

Labor Grade 32:  $74,568.00 – $106,787.20

40 Hours per week

Position #21535

Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for education

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Design, has a full time vacancy for Civil Engineer VI (Project Manager).

Summary:  Manages and administers professional and technical personnel to design highway and bridge projects in accordance with the policies, goals and procedures of the Department of Transportation, Division of Project Development.

Responsibilities:

• Manages multi-disciplined engineering teams during the design phase of highway and bridge projects to formulate a strategy that will ensure timely and coordinated project development.
• Represents the Department at public meetings, hearings, court actions and discussions with public officials, private individuals and other agencies to present, receive and evaluate information related to highway and bridge projects.
• Administers agreements with consulting engineering firms, including authorizing payments and negotiating fees for amended agreements, to ensure compliance with the provisions of the agreement.
• Represents Bureau Administrator or Chief Project Manager by serving in their absence to provide continual administrative and managerial coverage within the division of Project Development.
• Advises the Commissioners and Directors through special assignments and committee work in matters establishing department and division policies and programs.
• Conducts coordinating activities to ensure consistent interpretation and enactment of department policy.
• Advises the Bureau of Construction in the resolution of conflicts which arise during the construction phase of highway and bridge projects to ensure compatibility with commitments made during the design phase of the project.
• Seals and signs design documents in conformance with Department’s policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:  Master’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study engineering, or possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in an engineering and possession of a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited institute of higher education.

Experience:  Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering field post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

Education:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in an engineering.

Experience:  Five (5) years of experience in civil engineering post Professional Engineer licensure.

OR

Education:  Associate’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education, with a major study in an engineering or engineering technology.

Experience:  Seven (7) years of experience in civil engineering field post Professional Engineer licensure.

License/Certification:

• Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Hampshire or a Licensed Professional Engineer in another state and obtain licensure in NH within one year of employment. Licensure designation must be in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• The applicant’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards as established by the hiring agency.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT:  The supplemental job description lists essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position.  An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For additional information contact James Marshall, Administrator, at 603-271-2171 or at Bureau34@dot.nh.gov .

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

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For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online, contact Krista Robichaud, Recruitment Specialist, at 603-271-8026 or at Krista.Robichaud@dot.nh.gov .