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Transp Engr/Transp. Engr. Assoc. IV - Engineering Manager I - Pavement Program Manager(61034179)

State of South Carolina

Department of Transportation-Headquarters

Fresh

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

$99,163 - $143,300

per year

Closes

March 20, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is about leading a team to manage road pavement improvement projects for the state, making sure everything from planning to construction follows the rules and stays on schedule.

It involves reviewing plans, handling data, creating reports, and helping decide how to best maintain and fix highways.

A good fit would be someone with engineering experience in construction or roads who likes organizing projects and working with data to solve real-world problems.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management
  • Six years of engineering or construction management work experience (or approved equivalence)
  • Valid motor vehicle operator’s license
  • Ability to perform quality control reviews of contract packages and ensure compliance with SCDOT specifications
  • Experience with data entry and management in databases like Microsoft Access
  • Skills in developing project estimates, reports, and analytical processes for pavement preservation
  • Physical ability to travel, work in various weather conditions, and handle demanding fieldwork near traffic

Full Job Description

As Program Manager, performs and manages all necessary functions to ensure all Pavement Improvement and Preservation Program (PIPP) projects are let as prescribed by the State Pavement Program Engineer. Ensures all let schedules are adhered to and reports to other groups the status and progress of lettings for both non-interstate systems and the interstate system.

Performs qualify control reviews of contract packages to ensure proper application of pavement improvement and preservation treatments. Ensures all PIPP contracts follow SCDOT specifications and related guidelines. Develops project quantities and estimates for interstate pavement projects.

Performs complex quality assurance reviews of CTC resurfacing packages. Coordinates with District Office staff in developing and programming CTC resurfacing proposals.

Performs data entry into an Access database. Manages database to ensure sufficient information is available to satisfy SCDOT reporting needs for programs on the non-interstate systems as well as the interstate system.

Develops pavement preservation analytical processes as a tool to assist the Director of Maintenance staff with decision making and budget programming. Maintains historical records to report on and present options to the Director of Maintenance.

Develops and generates reports regarding pavement improvement strategies and scenarios. Prepares other studies and project scopes as needed.

Utilizes all knowledge in pavement preservation and construction experience to assist the Director of Maintenance office staff with select renovation projects where major improvements to re-establish pavement structure, drainage, shoulders, and clearing as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.







Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management and six (6) years of engineering or construction management work experience; or an approved acceptable equivalence. A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel.

This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling.

This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards.

May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies.

This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.


Additional Information

Non Discrimination Statement:

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/6/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-5258538