Local Bridge Program Manager

Job ID 3030482

Location Bismarck, ND

Salary Range From 7243.00 To 7243.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time Full-Time

Regular/Temporary Regular

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Local Government Division – Bismarck

Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation!

Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career with purpose, we encourage you to apply today!

This position may qualify for moving allowance.

NDDOT Starting Salary:

Engineer III: $7,243 / 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.

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Application Procedures

Submit an application at by 11:59 P.M. CST on the closing date. Application materials, including resume, cover letter, and transcript, 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.

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NDDOT does not provide sponsorships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.