Job Description
PROJECT MANAGER
(DESIGN) DOTD-Engineering & Operations Lafayette, LA Job Details $4,458 - $8,027 a month 2 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Parental leave Qualifications Project reporting Project development phase management Construction specifications Project engineering Highway transportation systems Project documentation Construction schedule coordination Construction contract administration Operations coordination Bridge construction projects Architecture Construction Managing transportation projects Mid-level Bachelor's degree in architecture High school diploma or GED Schedule management Bachelor's degree in engineering Engineering project budget management Construction drawing review Design development Procurement contract management Design engineering Contracts Managing projects Cost estimates Primavera P6 Project contract management Budget tracking Roadway construction projects Full Job Description Salary $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly Location Lafayette, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 03-50695285-PM-05192026-LR Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 3- Lafayette Opening Date 05/19/2026 Closing Date 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 170 / DESIGN JOB NUMBER
03-50695285-PM-05192026-LR •THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR DOTD PERMANENT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES ONLY
•At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. This position serves as the primary assistant to the District 03 Program Delivery/Design Engineer, performing all necessary functions to support the delivery of programs and projects managed by the District. While the role is independent in nature, work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed professional engineer. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you! Minimum Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience, one year of which must have been in a position equivalent or higher in scope of responsibility and/or complexity of work performed to an Engineering Technician 4 in state service plus two years of experience in architecture, construction management, engineering or project management for transportation/public works structures; OR A current Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate issued by the Project Management Institute; OR A bachelor's degree in an architecture, construction, industrial or engineering field plus two years of experience in architecture, construction management, engineering or project management for transportation/public works structures. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:
Project Administration Administers all aspects of multiple transportation projects, maintaining full accountability for scope, schedule, and budget from initiation through construction. Assigns projects during pre-construction and serves in a facilitation and coordination role alongside the assigned Construction Project Engineer during the construction phase. Coordinates DOTD staff across multiple disciplines, including Road Design, Bridge Design, Environmental, Real Estate, and Utilities. Program Support & Tracking Serves as the primary assistant to the District 03 Program Delivery/Design Engineer. Prepares reports using Excel, LaGov, and Site Manager; coordinates with Project Managers; and tracks projects from inception through closeout. Prepares budget requests and manages project timelines in CAPPs, P6 Software, and Project Systems to ensure milestones accurately reflect current status. Routinely informs supervisory personnel of issues affecting project timelines. Coordination & Plan Review Coordinates plan reviews with DOTD sections, ensuring sponsors and consultant engineering firms address all comments. Distributes plans to relevant sections (including Real Estate, Environmental, Landscaping, Electrical, Mechanical, Bridge Design, Traffic Services, and Construction). Responsible for processing approved design plans, technical specifications, cost estimates, and relative project documentation through the DOTD system for letting. Preparation of Plan Packages & Specifications Assists the Program Delivery/Design Engineer in preparing and reviewing plans and specifications for programs including, but not limited to, Pavement Preservation (Non-Interstate, National Highway System, Interstate, Preventative Maintenance, Transportation Systems Management, and Bridge Preservation), Urban Systems, Safety, Roadway Flooding, and Letter Bid/Maintenance Contracts. Consultant Contract Management Prepares, negotiates, and oversees consultant service contracts related to the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Reviews and evaluates designs prepared by consultants or sponsors to ensure they conform to Federal and DOTD design policies. Performs other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency and disaster support. Position-Specific Details:
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Promotion How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For further information about this vacancy contact: Kyle East Program Delivery/Design Engineer DOTD-District 03 (337) 262-2262 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities . The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. •Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
