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The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is actively seeking a highly qualified individual with strong project management and leadership skills to assume the role of Project Development Controls Engineer (Engineering Manager II) with the Project Development Division.  The Project Development Controls Engineer is a professional engineer responsible to support and provide direction in several areas of Project Development.  Project Development has several major initiatives in progress - construction training program,digital delivery,document control and manual updates, and the business systems modernization project.  This position will support these initiatives.   Principle Duties:

• Contract reviews,recommendations,and approvals
• Manage project development contracts
• Establish processes and procedures for project development document control
• Define and implement process improvements
• Analyze data and make recommendations and reports
• Assist divisions with manuals 
• Provide project management support and training 
• Work with civil rights on compliance requirements
• Coordinate with other discipline areas within the department 
• Support project teams with design and construction needs 
• Understand technical design and construction requirements
• Review and write technical documents 
• Coordinate and/or acts as a liaison between agency or work unit and other agencies,work units,organizations,suppliers,etc.
• Coordinate program activities,services,and/or program implementation with private providers,other governmental entities,program users,etc.

The Ideal Candidate The best qualified person:

• Must be registered as a professional engineer (PE) in Utah.
• Will have at least four years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.
• Will have strong project management,leadership,facilitation,and organization skills.
• Will have excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build relationships and effectively engage with stakeholders.
• Have a strong technical understanding of project delivery and the ability to review and write technical documents.

Supplemental Information Here is some additional information to be aware of: 

• Working Conditions - Risks found in the typical office setting,which is adequately lighted,heated and ventilated,e.g.,safe use of office equipment,avoiding trips and falls,observing fire regulations,etc.
• Physical Requirements - Typically,the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however,there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile,etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Employee may be reassigned to a different location as deemed necessary by the Region Director/Group Leader.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

The work we do matters. If you want to make a positive difference doing meaningful work,this is the right place for you. Our mission statement is,Enhance quality of life through transportation. We define quality of life through a framework of Good Health,Connected Communities,Better Mobility,and Strong Economy. We help the State of Utah and its traveling public to get to where they want,when they want,in the way they want -- and we make sure they can do it safely. 

You will become part of a team with an internal culture of Trust,Teamwork,and Flexibility. Our organization lives by the values of Respect,Integrity,and Caring. If these are your values too,you'll be a great fit. 

Aside fr om working for a cause-driven,cutting edge agency that is leading all other transportation departments in the nation,you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Working for the State of Utah provides a positive work-life balance. Click HERE{target="_blank"}

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The Agency

UDOT is a strengths-based organization,which means its approach is based on identifying and developing individual and organizational strengths. Our philosophy is to address challenges by bringing our strengths to each situation and create the best solutions. Candidates are encouraged to be familiar with their strengths and consider how they may potentially be of benefit to the roles for which they are applying. UDOT uses the CliftonStrengths Assessment,but there are multiple strengths assessment tools available online,and no formal assessment is required.

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