What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Project Manager position at Columbia County Government?
Senior field manager position within Columbia County Highway & Transportation Department; responsibilities include; but are not limited to, project supervision, field management, asset program coordination, permitting, safety, quality control, traffic control, and assist Commissioner with maintaining equipment, buildings & grounds, bridges, culverts, roads, safety devices, signage, and road right-of-way on the State, County, and Town road systems within the county. WEEKEND AND NIGHT ON CALL position (including winter), assisting other managers and superintendents in the oversight of the day to day operations, serves on five (5) week on-call rotation. Qualifications: High School diploma or GED equivalent is required and a higher-level educational background in construction, technical trades, public administration, reclamation, forestry, conservation, agricultural, or engineering fields (Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree) or a minimum seven years related field experience in applicable fields. Computer knowledge and skills essential as well as dispatch supervision, public outreach coordination would be beneficial. Valid Wisconsin Class A Commercial Drivers License with H and N endorsements within six months of hire. Annual Salary: $84,947.20. Pay may be negotiable for an exceptionally qualified candidate. Application and job description obtained at: Columbia County Human Resources, 112 E. Edgewater St., P.O. Box 63, Portage, WI 53901, (608) 742-9667. Web Site Address: https://www.co.columbia.wi.us. Application deadline is: February 20, 2026. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $84,947.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Company truck
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Fuel card
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $84,947 - $84,947