Construction Engineering Manager

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission

$137K — $197K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania
  • 8 years of engineering experience, including 4 years in a supervisory role
  • Valid driver's license with ability to obtain a PA driver's license within 6 months
  • Experience in managing multi-million-dollar construction projects

Responsibilities

  • Manage and direct professional construction staff and contractors
  • Determine staffing and resource needs for construction activities
  • Oversee multiple contractors, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget
  • Manage quality, safety, and efficiency of construction operations
  • Address public and community interests related to construction projects
  • Provide claims avoidance and mitigate issues during construction
  • Maintain documentation and procedures for construction project activities

Benefits

  • Flexible work options
  • Support for ongoing training and development
  • Opportunity to manage diverse projects
  • Engagement in significant construction initiatives impacting the community
  • Autonomy in managing complex engineering projects
Full Job Description
Posting Start Date:

September 16, 2026

Posting End Date:

September 29, 2026

Position Number:



Union:

Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Salaried Exempt

Department:

Engineering - Construction

Salary Grade:

E-7

Salary Range:

$137,616.94 - $197,772.84

Employment Type:

Full Time

Building Locations*:

District 2 Engineering Office

1657 Ashcom Road

Everett, PA 15537

Central Office Building

700 S. Eisenhower Boulevard

Middletown, PA 17057

Work Options:

Flexible Work Options

*This position may report to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission's District 2 Engineering Office (Everett) or Central Office (Middletown).

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for managing and directing the activities of staff involved in the quality control, quality assurance, materials management, contract management, and administration of multi-million-dollar construction engineering projects and activities for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Work includes exercising a high degree of responsibility involving highly complex construction projects, which potentially can have a large impact to external customers and significant financial impacts to the PTC. Work is performed with considerable independence and reviewed for attainment of program goals and overall customer satisfaction. Supervision is exercised over internal staff and external consultants engaged in construction engineering projects.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Manages the activities of professional construction staff including both internal and contracted consulting engineers, construction managers, and construction inspectors that are involved in the administration of construction engineering projects. Responsible for performance management, delegation of work assignments, review of work product, and coordination of appropriate trainings.
  • Determines staffing and resource requirements necessary to efficiently progress and maintain construction related activities within the assigned area of responsibility. Recommends the usage of external consultants to supplement PTC staff as appropriate.
  • Oversees the work of multiple construction contractors on a variety of diverse projects and is responsible for ensuring projects are completed on time (schedule oversight) and within budget (cost control).
  • Manages the quality, safety, and efficiency of construction operations and activities for assigned projects to ensure that the work is completed in accordance with contract documents and complies with requirements of various regulatory agencies and permits.
  • Addresses public and community interests during in area of construction projects.
  • Provides claims avoidance and mitigation as needed on construction projects.
  • Provides professional guidance and assistance to resolve technical, engineering, and administrative issues encountered in the course of project development and construction.
  • Manages and maintains all procedures associated with the documentation of construction project field activities. Recommends and implements new and/or modified procedures to improve processes when appropriate.
  • Participates in the consultant selection process. Reviews documents and participates in the development of the scope of work. Administers consultant agreements which includes but not limited to reviewing invoices and approving payments to consultants.
  • Conducts pre-bid, pre-construction, partnering, progress, and other meetings; delivers project presentations.
  • Participates in establishing a prioritization of projects to be completed for the PTC.
  • Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.


Qualifications

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

Four (4) of the years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity.

Possession of a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license as issued by the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers.

Possession of a valid driver's license. Must obtain and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver's license within six (6) months of employment.

Competencies
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Critical Thinking
  • Decision Making and Independent Judgment
  • Communication Proficiency
  • Reliability
  • Conflict Management
  • Project Management
  • Leadership
  • Developing Others
  • Delegation Skills
  • Flexibility


Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires frequent travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours for assigned work assignments.

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent(s) within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and working conditions required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Management has the discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

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