Division Manager/Division Engineer
Job Posting Title
Division Manager/Division EngineerAgency
345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONSupervisory Organization
Chief Engineer - Project DeliveryJob Posting End Date
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Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
Division Manager: $132,700Division Engineer: $149,000
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.
The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.
Comprehensive Insurance Plans:
The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.
15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
11 paid holidays per year
Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.
Job Description
Position Title: Division Manager/Division Engineer
Department: Project Management
Division: 9
Reports to: Director of Project Delivery
Location: 200 NE 21st Street, OKC, OK 73105
This is an Executive Service 5% position
Basic Purpose
The Project Management Division Manager/Division Engineer oversees the delivery of transportation projects. They assist with major programs, including the Eight-Year Construction Work Plan, the Four-Year Asset Preservation Plan, and the Five-Year County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) program.
Typical Functions
Project Scoping and Budgeting: Outlines exactly what a project will achieve. They estimate costs for paving, materials, labor, and right-of-way acquisitions, and secure the necessary state and federal funding to keep the project viable.
Design and Plan Oversight: Reviews preliminary engineering, bridge, and roadway plans. They ensure the proposed designs—whether for a rural highway or an urban intersection modification—adhere to strict safety and structural standards.
Right-of-Way and Utility Coordination: Manages the acquisition of private land needed to expand the roadway. They also coordinate directly with utility companies and railroads to ensure power lines, water pipes, and rail lines are safely relocated before construction starts.
Environmental Compliance: Ensures the project complies with all applicable state and federal environmental laws. This includes tracking commitments like protecting wetlands, managing stormwater runoff, and minimizing noise impacts.
Contractor and Construction Administration: Facilitates the bidding process where construction companies compete to build the project. During construction, they serve as the primary liaison between ODOT and the contractors, reviewing work quality and approving monthly progress payments.
Public Engagement and Stakeholder Communication: Hosts public meetings or open houses to explain the project details and timelines to local residents, business owners, and city officials. They listen to community feedback and address concerns regarding road closures and traffic detours.
Risk Management and Problem Solving: Identifies potential delays, such as poor soil conditions or supply chain issues. They develop contingency plans and modify contracts to keep the project on track.
Level Descriptor
Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others.
At this level, an incumbent will be responsible for directing, controlling and administering the affairs of a division of an agency involved in engineering.
Complexity of functions will be broad based encompassing all areas of the divisions’ responsibilities.
Incumbents at this level will represent the agency in outside contacts, and make decisions and provide guidance to others regarding matters of agency policy, rules and regulations.
Education and Experience
Division Manager:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in transportation related work plus one additional year of qualifying experience in a supervisory capacity and two additional years of qualifying experience in an administrative or managerial capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
Division Engineer:
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of registration as a Professional Engineer and five years of supervisory experience in a professional engineering related field, including two years of experience in an administrative or managerial capacity.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level consist of knowledge of engineering practices, principles and systems; of management principles; of the principles of effective supervision; of budget planning, development and control; and of finance and budget administration.
Ability is required to design and implement engineering activities; to organize projects; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to supervise personnel; to expressing ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; to manage multiple work units or program areas; to establish budget controls; and to formulate and establish agency policies.
Special Requirements
Persons appointed to engineering manager positions must possess a professional engineer license with the Oklahoma State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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