Senior Engineer Project Manager – PTC

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future.

The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and the productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as:

• Hybrid Work – combination of remote and in-person reporting
• Alternate Work Schedule – flexibility to adjust work schedule to complete work week in fewer days

* Some options may require completion of probationary period.

The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Commission will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

This position is responsible for serving as the senior-level project manager on the most complex engineering projects for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Work involves independently directing multiple projects and/or programs at one time. Work assignments and objectives are received with little or no technical instruction and employees proceed with independence in working out the details ad organization necessary to complete projects.

Work requires the independent selection of courses of actions and resolution of problems within the framework of broad engineering and administrative guidelines. This position may function as a supervisor to lower-level engineers and provides project supervision to consultants.

• Provides direction and oversight to the work of lower-level engineering staff and consultants, including supervision, performance management, delegation of work assignments, and review of work product.
• Serves as the primary project manager over the development and administration of the most complex traffic, facilities, design, and/or construction projects. Provides management with project briefings to inform and update on critical issues regarding decisions and solutions made within the broad scope of authority.
• Manages the full lifecycle of multiple complex projects. Develops the scope of work and participates in the consultant selection process. Manages and/or develops plans, specifications, standards, and cost estimates.
• Develops and manages project scheduling, cash flow projects, and activities to ensure proper project development and compliance.
• Performs field investigations, reviews, and surveys to ensure adherence to standards and specifications. Identifies potential problems and works to resolve them.
• Reviews and approves plans, specifications, studies, invoices, and estimates as prepared by consultants or contractors
• Maintains professional liaison with internal/external staff and consultants, as well as other governmental and transportation agencies. Responds to and meets with proper owners, agencies, and others who are affected by PTC projects.
• Reviews and/or prepares detailed and comprehensive reports, documents, and recommendations. Attends meetings to provide direction, subject matter expertise, consultation, and recommendations for assigned projects.
• Participates in traffic and safety surveys. Analyzes reports to identify problems and provide solutions.
• Conducts, participates, and/or represents the PTC in designated meetings, committees, planning groups, trainings, or seminars.
• Manages various PTC engineering programs.
• Performs duties requiring a broad knowledge and application of engineering principles and practices as they relate to all phases of assigned projects and job duties.
• Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
• Performs related duties as requested.

E-5 Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of engineering experience AND a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
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