PROJECT MANAGER (DESIGN)

About This Job

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 170 / DESIGN

JOB NUMBER: 03-50695285-PM-05192026-LR

• THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DOTD PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ONLY ***
  
  

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

This position serves as the primary assistant to the District 03 Program Delivery/Design Engineer, performing all necessary functions to support the delivery of programs and projects managed by the District. While the role is independent in nature, work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience, one year of which must have been in a position equivalent or higher in scope of responsibility and/or complexity of work performed to an Engineering Technician 4 in state service plus two years of experience in architecture, construction management, engineering or project management for transportation/public works structures; OR

A current Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate issued by the Project Management Institute; OR

A bachelor's degree in an architecture, construction, industrial or engineering field plus two years of experience in architecture, construction management, engineering or project management for transportation/public works structures.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Project Administration
  
  

Administers all aspects of multiple transportation projects, maintaining full accountability for scope, schedule, and budget from initiation through construction. Assigns projects during pre-construction and serves in a facilitation and coordination role alongside the assigned Construction Project Engineer during the construction phase. Coordinates DOTD staff across multiple disciplines, including Road Design, Bridge Design, Environmental, Real Estate, and Utilities.

• Program Support & Tracking
  
  

Serves as the primary assistant to the District 03 Program Delivery/Design Engineer. Prepares reports using Excel, LaGov, and Site Manager; coordinates with Project Managers; and tracks projects from inception through closeout. Prepares budget requests and manages project timelines in CAPPs, P6 Software, and Project Systems to ensure milestones accurately reflect current status. Routinely informs supervisory personnel of issues affecting project timelines.

• Coordination & Plan Review
  
  

Coordinates plan reviews with DOTD sections, ensuring sponsors and consultant engineering firms address all comments. Distributes plans to relevant sections (including Real Estate, Environmental, Landscaping, Electrical, Mechanical, Bridge Design, Traffic Services, and Construction). Responsible for processing approved design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and relative project documentation through the DOTD system for letting.

• Preparation of Plan Packages & Specifications
  
  

Assists the Program Delivery/Design Engineer in preparing and reviewing plans and specifications for programs including, but not limited to, Pavement Preservation (Non-Interstate, National Highway System, Interstate, Preventative Maintenance, Transportation Systems Management, and Bridge Preservation), Urban Systems, Safety, Roadway Flooding, and Letter Bid/Maintenance Contracts.

• Consultant Contract Management
  
  

Prepares, negotiates, and oversees consultant service contracts related to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Reviews and evaluates designs prepared by consultants or sponsors to ensure they conform to Federal and DOTD design policies.

• Performs other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency and disaster support.
  
  

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotion

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
  
  

For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact

Kyle East

Program Delivery/Design Engineer

DOTD-District 03

(337) 262-2262

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities .

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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