Project Manager (Engineering Manager I)

Project Manager (Engineering Manager I)

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is seeking a highly motivated leader with exceptional communication and project management skills to join our Region Three team.

About the Role

As a Project Manager (Engineering Manager I), you will steer vital transportation projects from initial planning through design, construction, and early maintenance. If you are a proactive professional engineer ready to lead diverse technical teams and shape Utah's infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Position Information

Here is some important information about this position

• Salary Range: $46.67 - $74.06/hr
• FT/PT Status: Full Time
• Working Schedule: In office Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check
• Schedule Code: B – Career Service (12-month probationary period)
• Location: UDOT Region Three, 658 N 1500 W, Orem, UT 84057
• Recruiter: April Nicholls, anicholls@utah.gov , 801-965-4042
• Application Deadline: July 21, 2026

Key Responsibilities

As a UDOT Project Manager, you will be responsible for

• Project Oversight: Define project scope, develop comprehensive task lists, and direct projects through their entire lifecycle-from planning and design through construction and the first year of maintenance.
• Delivery & Quality: Deliver high-quality final products on time, within budget, and aligned with project scopes while maintaining a strict customer-focused approach.
• Team Leadership: Lead and collaborate with diverse teams of technical specialists, fostering an environment of accountability and excellence.
• Risk & Communication: Proactively evaluate risks, resolve project issues, and maintain clear, timely communication with all stakeholders.
• Contract Management: Develop, negotiate, and administer engineering and construction contracts.
• Community Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with local governments to align projects with future regional developments and transportation needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure: Active registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah.
• Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of professional engineering experience following your PE licensure.
• Core Skills: Strong communication, facilitation, and organizational abilities.
• Autonomy: Proven ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and drive results with minimal direct supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in roadway design.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A Mission That Matters – At UDOT, our mission is to “Enhance quality of life through transportation." We help the traveling public get where they want, when they want, as safely as possible. By joining our team, you contribute to the framework of Good Health, Connected Communities, Better Mobility, and a Strong Economy for all of Utah.

Our Culture and Values – We aren't just a state agency; we are a team built on an internal culture of Trust, Teamwork, and Flexibility. We live by the values of Respect, Integrity, and Caring. If these values resonate with you, you will find a home here!

The Agency

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Benefits at a Glance

• Exceptional Health Coverage: We offer some of the most competitive medical premiums in the industry, including comprehensive family plans with very low out-of-pocket costs and HSA options.
• Retirement Choice: Flexibility between a 10% employer-paid 401(k) (no match required) or a Pension/401(k) Hybrid plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of combined leave (4 annual and 4 sick) accrued each pay period.
• Dental & Vision: Multiple high-quality plan options to fit your needs.

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EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.