Engineer, Program ​/ Project Manager

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Section 42 - Maintenance Systems Management

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The incumbent reports directly to the Roadway Maintenance Management Engineer. The Incumbent manages the contract maintenance unit and is the statewide expert on special maintenance and operations’ projects & contracts for all sections under the supervision of the Chief of Maintenance. Incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of project management, which includes on‑time, on‑budget delivery of projects (consultant/vendor services, etc.)

within the approved scope of the project. They will develop, manage, and/or evaluate highly technical, specialized, and complex maintenance and operations engineering projects. The incumbent will direct the DOTD Program Manager’s efforts to implement and manage a grant program to manage National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funds available for expenditure by state transportation agencies. They serve as the Office of Operations’ work‑zone safety liaison and the Roadway Team Coordinator of the Damage Assessment Team.

The incumbent provides recommendations on maintenance and operations policies and programs to the Chief of Maintenance, Bridge Maintenance Administrator, Traffic Services Administrator, the Maintenance Management Administrator, and District Administrators. The position is located in Section 42, DOTD Annex. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and able to perform duties with minimal supervision while interpreting unforeseen conditions as they arise.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

• Serves as the DOTD committee lead on the planning, implementation, and coordination of a statewide grant program to implement National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funds. Works with the DOTD Program Manager, consultants, other DOTD staff, other state agency staff, and other stakeholders to submit and annually update a NEVI deployment plan to FHWA. Facilitates and leads agency public outreach efforts through meetings, surveys, and webinars.
  
  Engages with other DOTD staff, state agencies, other states, consultants, and stakeholders within the EV charging industry to obtain feedback and implement it into the plan and grant program as appropriate.
• Provides oversight and technical input for the Department’s Contracted Maintenance program on a statewide level, which is managed by the Engineer 5 staff position, Engineering Tech DCL, and Engineer Tech 4 and 5. The program has an approximate annual budget of $26 million. Provides staff training, evaluates and manages performance (including conducting the annual PES), approves leave, and manages the overall work activities of staff within this workgroup.
• Serves as safety liaison for Section 42 and for the Office of Operations overall. Identifies opportunities to enhance employee safety by modifying work practices or obtaining additional resources or equipment. Works closely with the Loss Prevention Section and Traffic Safety Sections to consult on concepts for improvement of safety and to implement such changes.
• Manages special projects for the Bridge Maintenance Administrator that deal with bridge inspection/maintenance. Manages special projects for the Traffic Services Administrator that deal with traffic control such as signals and signs.
• Manages all aspects of highly technical, specialized and complex maintenance and/or consultant services projects, including delivery of items in the agreed‑upon scope, schedule and budget. Works independently on administering/managing the consultant services maintenance and operations contracts to ensure compliance…