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Project Manager, Highways Design/Construction

Idaho Division of Human Resources • Caldwell, ID • 1d ago

Posting Begin Date: 2025/09/17

Posting End Date: 2025/10/01

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Caldwell, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 37.78

Maximum Salary: 42.50

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho's external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation?

At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

The Idaho Transportation Department is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Project Manager 1 to be part of our Highways Design/Construction team in Caldwell, Idaho. Our team is looking for someone with a strong background in transportation and likes working with diverse stakeholders in a culture that promotes innovation and collaboration. This position will work closely with others to coordinate and manage highway project design/construction using professional project management techniques and principles. This includes project planning, initiation/chartering, development execution, and construction contract administration.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Prepares project program work packages for consideration by the district executive team for inclusion into the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

Actively manages the development process as well as contract administration in the construction of highway projects.

Prepares project charters which includes detailed scope, schedule and budget along with other technical design such as design standards, minimum level of service, accident analysis, roadway typical, maps, etc. which are necessary for project design and programming.

Monitor and control the project tasks, schedules and resources, project estimates, and project scopes.

Determine and establish Communication and Risk Management plans.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Planning and implementing projects including coordinating the development of project scope, goals, work plans, timelines, implementation strategies, and measurement processes/methods for assessing progress toward goals and project outcomes

Interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public

Developing and monitoring contracts

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website (https://itd.idaho.gov/) . Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

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