Civil Engineer Advanced - Project Manager

Position Summary

This position functions within the Project Development section of a transportation region performing the highest degree of independent discretion and judgment, civil engineering duties on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. Under general supervision, this position manages activities on a multiple/variety of 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 project leaders. For less than 50% of the time this position may also perform as a construction and/or design leader directing major complex projects and assists the team by advising and coaching team members on projects.

The essential functions of this job are to function as a project manager in the design and construction of highway improvement projects. The project manager has primary responsibility for scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and for overall project quality.

To review the full position descriptions of any of the positions listed above, please email Sonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $90,064 - $108,950, plus an additional $2,080/year for the Professional Engineer License and excellent benefits.

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

Job Details

Travel up to 25% of the time may be required.

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.

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.

Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process. For permanent positions that allow remote work flexibility, it is not anticipated that working outside of Wisconsin (or bordering cities) will be allowed because positions may need to report to office locations in Wisconsin on short notice.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application:

• A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able 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.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here. For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

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.

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. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Sonam Lhanze at 608-264-7230 or sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov. For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

This recruitment will remain open until position is filled with a weekly review of applicants starting Wednesday, October 9th 2025.

Applications must be received by 11:59PM on the day prior to the review date to be considered for that weekly review period.