Engineering Project Manager

Project Manager or Engineering Manager - 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.

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.

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)

• 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.

• 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).
• 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.
• Professional Engineer license.

• Registered and current Professional Engineer license
• Transportation related project management
• Working with other Tolling Authorities and/or the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and/or other DOTs
• Roadway, Bridge, Traffic, Tolling and…