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Transportation Construction Manager 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Transportation

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$67,736 - $102,905

per year

Closes

April 29, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading the inspection and management of major highway and bridge construction projects in Pennsylvania, ensuring everything meets safety and quality standards from start to finish.

You'll coordinate with contractors, utilities, and local groups to solve problems and handle paperwork like reports and payments.

It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction oversight who enjoys working outdoors on big infrastructure projects and has strong leadership skills.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Manager 1 or equivalent
  • Five years of experience in construction inspection, including three years in a supervisory role
  • High school graduation or equivalent, with possible substitutions like an Associate Degree in engineering or related field for some experience
  • Proficiency in analyzing project issues and coordinating with municipalities, utilities, railroads, and other stakeholders
  • Ability to compile documentation, technical reports, work orders, and construction estimates
  • Skills in overseeing material certifications, contractor payments, project closeout, and inspections
  • Full-time availability with flexible hours based on vendor needs; partial telework possible from within Pennsylvania

Full Job Description

Are you ready to take the driver's seat in Commonwealth infrastructure management? The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome a Transportation Construction Manager 2 to direct the inspection of materials and workmanship on construction improvement projects within Engineering District 12. Projects will involve multi-lane roadways and multi-span bridge structures encompassing interchanges and overpasses. Apply today to help us uphold the highest standards for the Commonwealth's transportation network!


Requirements

As a Transportation Construction Manager 2, you will serve as the Inspector-In-Charge in order to manage complex highway construction projects from assignment to completion in a professional, timely, cost effective, and safe manner.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all work is completed in accordance with approved construction plans, standards, specifications, and contract documents.

Your proficiency in the field will be vital in analyzing project information to resolve or provide support in resolving issues requiring coordination with municipalities, private property and/or businesses, emergency services, railroads, authorities, utilities, and other construction projects.


Specific duties will entail compiling
documentation, work order justifications, technical reports, and correspondence for construction related issues; preparing and submitting work orders and construction estimates; and tracking all material certifications to ensure materials incorporated into the work is certified and within specification. You will oversee project documentation, material control and acceptance, contractor and consultant payments, project closeout procedures, semi-final inspections, and project acceptance.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
    • You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
  • Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, ad-hoc.

    In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

    If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

    Additional details may be provided during the interview.

  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
  • Five years of experience in construction inspection, three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, and graduation from high school or equivalent certification or formal training.

    Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation.

    An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience; or

  • Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


Other Requirements:

  • This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

    Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.


    Veterans:

    • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      • your score may be lower than deserved.
      • you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 4/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/15/2026

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