Structures Construction Program Manager

Introduction

Are you interested in making a positive impact on Wisconsin’s infrastructure by acting as the Bureau of Structures contact in the construction of transportation structures?

The WI Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) is seeking an interested and qualified individual to fill a Structures Construction Program Manager (Structural Engineer Transportation Senior or Advanced) vacancy for the Bureau of Structures!

This full-time position can be headquartered in the following locations:

• Central Office (Madison)
• Northwest Region (Superior or Eau Claire)
• North Central Region (Wisconsin Rapids or Rhinelander)
• Northeast Region (Green Bay)
• Southwest Region (La Crosse)Southeast Region (Waukesha)

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from one of the DTSD office buildings listed above at least two days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

WisDOT is a great place to work! 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 $49/month for single plans and $122/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!
• In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here.

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability.  Visit our website to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Every day, WisDOT’s Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You’ll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you’ll find it’s an awfully rewarding one, too.

We’re looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It’s a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.

Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future – NOW.

Position Summary
This position is primarily responsible for acting as the Bureau of Structures (BOS) technical expert in the construction of transportation structures including, but not limited to; bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, noise walls, and sign structures. The responsibilities of this position involve highly professional or technical judgements on transportation structures up to, and including the most complex types, which carry significant consequences of error.

This position manages and works to resolve structures construction project issues within BOS; with all appropriate sections within the Bureaus of Project Development (BPD), Traffic Operations (BTO), and Technical Services (BTS); as well as with Design, Maintenance, Geotechnical, and Construction Sections within the respective region offices. Coordination activities include significant levels of contact and communication with project personnel, technical resources internal and external to BOS, other state and federal agencies and departments, and other external partners. This position will be utilized primarily for structures construction assignments including the training and coaching of other BOS staff, but also will assist the BOS Design Section in other technical capacities.

This position requires a strong structural background in design, maintenance, and construction to perform the most complex technical activities requiring a high level of accountability. This position requires extensive knowledge and experience with the WisDOT Standard Specifications, the WisDOT Bridge Manual, the WisDOT Construction and Materials Manual, typical transportation structures detailing practices, etc.

To view the full position description, please reach out to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov.

Salary Information
The Senior level is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $85,342 to $104,478, plus excellent benefits.

The Advanced level is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $99,299 to $112,237, plus excellent benefits. Plus, an additional $2,080 per year for a Professional Engineer License. 

A twelve month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those who do not have any prior permanent full-time state service in the last five years and agree to remain in the position for one year. The $3,000 will be paid on the first paycheck.

Job Details
This state agency does not sponsor work visas.  This state agency 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.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement:

Upon application, candidate must have graduated from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ABET accredited college or university with a 4-year bachelor’s degree (or Master’s or PH.D.) in engineering

OR have graduated from an Engineer Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) accredited college university with a 4-year bachelor’s degree (or Master’s or PH.D.) in engineering technology AND hold an Engineering in Training (EIT) certification

OR possess a PE license (registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin OR a valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state).

In addition to the above, to be eligible at the Senior level, candidate must have:

At least 3.5 years of experience in design, construction, or maintenance of transportation structuresafter receiving their engineering degree from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ABET accredited college or university. (Structures are defined as bridges, culverts, sound walls, retaining walls or sign bridges.)

In addition to the above, to be eligible at the Advanced level, candidates must have:

A valid Professional Engineering (PE) registration and the ability to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state.

How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click “Apply for Job” to start the application process.  Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don’t have an account. Once you are logged in, click “Apply for Job.” Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

This application requires you to submit a resume and letter of qualifications. Within your resume and letter of qualifications, you should describe your education, training, and experience as it relates to items listed in the “Qualifications” section of the job announcement. Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your eligibility for the position. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, 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 or letters of qualifications submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.  If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page and review method 2 for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. For general wisc.jobs user information and if you are experiencing issues and need technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page. Questions related to obtaining the job description and details about this specific job posting can be directed to Allie Strullmyer at allison.strullmyer@dot.wi.gov or (608) 267-7946.

Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is Sunday, April 19th at 11:59PM CST.