Job Posting Title
Project or Engineering Manager
Agency
978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY
Supervisory Organization
Engineering-Administration–Neal A McCaleb Transportation Building
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
Why join the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority?
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has been serving Oklahomans since 1947, managing and maintaining a modern, safe, and efficient turnpike system across the state. With a commitment to customer service and innovation, OTA plays a vital role in ensuring smooth and reliable travel for millions of motorists each year. As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. OTA offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent choice to build your career in public service.
Position Overview
This is a full-time, in-office position at our headquarters’ location in Oklahoma City. This position requires occasional field work.
The Project or Engineering Manager within the Engineering Division is responsible for managing and reviewing engineering projects, including plans, designs, reports, estimated project costs, and studies related to structures, transportation facilities, and systems. The position oversees consultant work, ensures constructability and compliance with design standards, and represents the organization in meetings with stakeholders, contractors, and the public. It also involves providing on-site engineering solutions, assisting with stormwater permitting and reporting, manages and updates OTA’s DEQ and OWRB permitting, and coordinating closely with ODOT to align design activities of shared projects while upholding the interests of the OTA.
Compensation
The rate for this position depends upon having a Professional Engineer license in the State of Oklahoma:
Project Manager (no license) is $48.75 per hour ($101,400 annually)
Engineering Manager (PE license required) is $56.73 per hour ($118,000 annually)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Performs engineering related tasks; manages, reviews and evaluates the work of engineering consultants.
Develops, prepares and/or reviews engineering plans and designs for structures, transportation facilities and/or systems.
Develops, prepares and reviews reports and studies to identify and recommend engineering solutions.
Facilitates and oversees plan reviews to confirm constructability of plans, scheduled milestones and compliance with OTA design and construction guidelines.
Represents OTA in meetings with public officials, transportation professionals, consultants, contractors and the general public.
Ensures that the interests of the OTA are upheld.
Meets with OTA field personnel on site to provide solutions to engineering problems.
Assists in preparation of storm water permits and annual reports.
Manages and updates OTA’s DEQ and OWRB permitting.
Works closely with ODOT to coordinate various activities in design of shared projects.
Works with ODOT and the General Engineering Consultant (GEC) to review and approve oversize load requests on the OTA Network.
Minimum Qualifications
Project Manager
A bachelor’s degree
At least three years of civil engineering-related work, with an emphasis on highway and bridge design.
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional level experience for each year of the required education (4 years).
Engineering Manager
A bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field.
At least five years of experience in civil engineering related work, with an emphasis on transportation.
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