Engineering Program Manager

Work Environment

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of civil engineering practices, methods and materials used in design and construction of projects, including highway, bridge and road design.
• Knowledge of environmental and other regulatory requirements.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage and de-escalate conflicts.
• Ability to administer engineering projects from conception through the design and construction.
• Understanding of theory and design of structures and highways.
• Ability to prepare and read plans and specifications.
• Ability to use engineering tools and drafting equipment and programs.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to negotiate with and persuade others.
• Ability to use small hand tools, shovel, level, tape, wheel, rod and other surveying / measuring equipment.
• Proficient in use of computers with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite and bridge and road design software and project management and inspection software.
• Familiar with GIS and mapping software.
• Familiar with general office equipment, telephones, printers, etc.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with CAD software (Microstation)
• Survey equipment

Required Education and Experience

Certification, License, Registration

Physical requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent standing, walking and sitting (required)
• Frequently must hear and talk with others.
• Occasional bending, twisting, turning, kneeling, squatting, reaching arms overhead, climbing or balancing on stairs or ladders.
• Occasional use of vibratory tools relating to repetitive gripping, grasping, pinching, and squeezing.
• Frequent need to lift, carry, push or pull up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally need to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must frequently use vision at both close (20 inches or less) and distance (20 feet or more).
• Must be able to distinguish colors and/or shapes, as well as sound tones.
• Must have good peripheral vision and depth perception with the ability to adjust focus.

Other Requirements

• Frequent daily travel (occasional overnight).
• Occasional out-of-state travel to attend conferences and meetings.
• Occasional non-standard work hours to accommodate work meetings, construction in non-peak travel times, and to respond to incidents involving KTA infrastructure damage.
• Varied work schedule (on call 24/7).
• Work occasional holidays.