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Program Manager - Federal Projects Design - DPW-Design

City of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
Overview

Position responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in overseeing all of the critical operational functions in the design section of the department. The position effectively assists in managing department Senior Project Managers and Project Managers in general engineering activities related to the design of federally funded transportation, environmental, traffic and storm water projects throughout Marion County.

Position Responsibilities

Assists the Chief Engineer in overseeing the design of all federal multi-modal, transportation, structural, and stormwater projects.

Serves as project manager for federally funded projects and provides staff supervision and technical assistance related to the development of engineering plans and construction specifications and the preparation of construction cost estimates.

Performs QA/QC of plans, specifications and construction cost estimates developed by others.

Participates in and supports public meetings as needed.

Assists the Chief Engineer in ensuring that all design activity is performed on schedule, within budgetary limits, and in accordance with current statutes, ordinances, specifications and contract requirements.

Works cooperatively with consultants and staff to complete projects.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Indiana

A minimum of 5 years' experience in Civil Engineering

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications as they relate to design/construction of City infrastructure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong technical writing skills

Experience with CAD desirable

Experience supervising/directing tasks and performing QA/QC

Understanding of the INDOT/LPA/MPO relationship and the design process required for federally funded projects

Working Conditions

Duties performed in a standard office environment, outdoors, and in a vehicle, involving standing/walking, walking on uneven terrain, close and far vision, reaching, bending at waist, and exposure to varying weather conditions and physical hazards normally associated with project sites.

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