Local Bridge Program Manager 3033449

NORTH DAKOTA STATE GOVERNMENT - DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

$88K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • Minimum of four years of professional-level engineering work experience
  • Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam
  • Requires a class D driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Manage local roadway and bridge project delivery
  • Monitor project schedules and guide environmental, permitting, and utility tasks
  • Review and coordinate plans, specifications, and estimates
  • Attend meetings and public events for technical support
  • Manage funding and project selection for local bridge projects
  • Administer local bridge inspection contracts and ensure compliance
  • Assist with local programs like Flex Fund and Transportation Alternatives

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule flexibility after initial office requirement
  • Involvement in impactful local infrastructure projects
  • Opportunity to work with historic bridge preservation
  • Contribution to local community services and programs
  • Engagement with various agencies and local governments
Full Job Description

Location Bismarck, ND
Salary Range From 7388.00 To 7388.00 Monthly
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
FLSA Status Administrative

Local Government Division - Bismarck

NDDOT Starting Salary:

Engineer III: $7,388 / month

This position requires work in the office 5 days a week in the Bismarck/Mandan area. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office within the Bismarck/Mandan area.

Job Duties Include:

Project Management - Local Roadway and Bridge Projects

Oversee development of local roadway and bridge projects to ensure timely, compliant delivery.
Monitor project schedules and provide guidance on environmental, permitting, and utility tasks.
Review plans, specifications, and estimates; coordinate with internal and external agencies.
Attend project meetings and public events to offer technical support.
Local Bridge & Historic Bridge Program

Manage funding and project selection for local bridge projects.
Serve as subject matter expert and liaison for the Local and Historic Bridge Programs.
Coordinate with SHPO on historic bridge preservation and submit recommendations for approval.
Prepare bid packages, contracts, and process payments; maintain records in EDMS.
Bridge Inspection Program

Administer local bridge inspection contracts and ensure federal compliance.
Coordinate inspections, payments, and follow-ups on critical findings and load postings.
Work with local agencies, consultants, and internal divisions.
Support for Local Government Programs

Assist with Flex Fund, Transportation Alternatives, and other local programs.
Execute contracts, process payments, and provide technical support as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Four years of professional-level engineering work experience, and
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam as specified by the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, and
• Requires a class D driver's license

Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and reference check.

Application Procedures
Submit an application by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date. Application materials, including resume and cover letter, must clearly explain how experience and education relate to the minimum qualifications and job duties.*

*Candidates will be scored on a 100-point candidate questionnaire to be considered for interviews. Application materials, including resumes and attachments, are not considered in the 100-point candidate questionnaire. Applicants must provide detail in their responses to the questionnaire.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [email protected] or (701) 328-3290. For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact the DOT Talent Acquisition Team, at [email protected] or (701) 328-2651.

Learn more about NDDOT. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1 (800) 366-6888.

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