Location: Alpena,MI, USA
The Project and Contracts Engineer serves as the project manager for all Transportation Service Center (TSC) projects, including those designed by the TSC, the Region, Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), or external consultants. This role involves overseeing the cost, scope, and schedule of a multi-year portfolio of projects, many of which are highly complex. A key responsibility is administering consultant contracts, ensuring that all project phases are delivered on time, within budget, and meet MDOT standards.
This position requires extensive coordination with both regional and statewide project development teams. It involves maintaining comprehensive project records and communicating essential information to all stakeholders. This position must meet tight deadlines and resolve complex issues to ensure the successful implementation of MDOT services and products.
In the capacity of Project Manager, this position leads and assists in the development of quality plan and proposal packages, working with both MDOT staff and consultants. The role also includes coordinating the Early Preliminary Engineering/Scoping/Call for Projects processes, with a focus on scope, cost, and schedule alignment within MDOT funding templates. Additional duties include managing project resources (such as Planisware, JobNet, and Phase Initiator), collaborating with the Region Design Squad, and handling special projects and assignments related to TSC operations. Continuous engagement with customers and stakeholders is essential for the successful execution of these responsibilities.
The Salary listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist 13 position.
For additional information, please see the links below:
* Transportation Engineer Licensed Specialist Position Description
* All about MDOT
Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov/employeebenefits or www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
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Education
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
Experience
Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11 or one year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.
To be considered for this position you must:
* Possession of a valid driver's license.
* Possession of a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
* If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application. Click here for the State of Michigan (SOM) definition of an Official College Transcript. Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents. Civil Service accepts evaluations from organizations listed on the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
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All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process including, but not limited to, responses to application questions and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you have questions related to this posting, please contact Donna Martin at ...@michigan.gov.