Introduction

Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is recruiting for a Project Manager (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced) position located in the Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD) Northwest Region!

This full time Permanent position can be headquartered out of -

• Southeast (SE) Region in Waukesha
• Southwest (SW) Region in LaCrosse or Madison (2101 Wright Street)
• Northwest Region (NW) in Superior , Eau Claire and Spooner
• North Central ( NC) Region in Rhinelander and Wisconsin Rapids
• Northeast (NE) Region in Green Bay

This is a continuous recruitment. Applications will be reviewed weekly!

WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.

Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.

We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.

Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.

Position Summary

This position functions within the Project Development section of a transportation region performing the highest degree of independent discretion and judgment, civil engineering duties on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. Under general supervision, this position manages activities on a multiple/variety of projects including those of a highly complex nature for continuity in both design and construction phases. This position serves as a resource and advisor to the project leaders. For less than 50% of the time this position may also perform as a construction and/or design leader directing major complex projects and assists the team by advising and coaching team members on projects.

The essential functions of this job are to function as a project manager in the design and construction of highway improvement projects. The project manager has primary responsibility for scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and for overall project quality.

To review the full position descriptions of any of the positions listed above, please emailSonam Lhanze at [email protected]

Salary Information

This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $90,064 - $108,950, plus an additional $2,080/year for the Professional Engineer License and excellent benefits.

A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Indepdent travel up to 25% of the time may be required.

WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States. WisDOT is not an E-verify employer.

Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.

This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from one of the HQ locations listed above for at least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are still expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application:

• A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 3 pages will not be considered after page 3. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment https://wisc.jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Sonam Lhanze at 608-264-7230 or [email protected] . For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.

Deadline to Apply

This recruitment will remain open until position is filled with a weekly review of applicants starting Wednesday, August 6th 2025,

Applications must be received by 11:59PM on the day prior to the review date to be considered for that weekly review period.