Program Manager - Federal Projects Design - DPW-Design

Program Manager - Federal Projects Design - DPW-Design

Salary

$91,561.00 Annually

Location

DPW, IN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

10051

Department

Department of Public Works Engineering - Dry Side

Opening Date

10/02/2026

Closing Date

12/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Additional Salary Info

The salary listed reflects the minimum starting rate.

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Overview

Position responsible for assisting the Chief Engineer in overseeing all of the critical operational functions in the design section of the department. The position effectively assists in managing department Senior Project Managers and Project Managers in general engineering activities related to the design of federally funded transportation, environmental, traffic and storm water projects throughout Marion County.

Position Responsibilities

Assists the Chief Engineer in overseeing the design of all federal multi-modal, transportation, structural, and stormwater projects.

Serves as project manager for federally funded projects and provides staff supervision and technical assistance related to the development of engineering plans and construction specifications and the preparation of construction cost estimates.

Performs QA/QC of plans, specifications and construction cost estimates developed by others.

Participates in and supports public meetings as needed.

Assists the Chief Engineer in ensuring that all design activity is performed on schedule, within budgetary limits, and in accordance with current statutes, ordinances, specifications and contract requirements.

Works cooperatively with consultants and staff to complete projects.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Indiana

A minimum of 5 years experience in Civil Engineering

A minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications as they relate to design/construction of City infrastructure

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong technical writing skills

Experience with CAD desirable

Experience supervising/directing tasks and performing QA/QC

Understanding of the INDOT/LPA/MPO relationship and the design process required for federally funded projects

Working Conditions

Duties performed in a standard office environment, outdoors, and in a vehicle, involving standing/walking, walking on uneven terrain, close and far vision, reaching, bending at waist, and exposure to varying weather conditions and physical hazards normally associated with project sites.

All rates are bi-weekly

2026 Rate Sheet - To view our rate sheet, please copy and paste this link into your web browser: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:320215fa-0cd0-4fd7-b965-874df08df63e

Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month):

Basic: No Cost

Optional Life Insurance Employee Only (rates per $1,000 per month)

Additional:

<25-29 $0.058

30-34 $0.083

35-39 $0.099

40-44 $0.132

45-49 $0.223

50-54 $0.363

55-59 $0.600

60-64 $0.795

65-69 $1.329

70 + $2.054

01

Do you currently possess a P.E. (Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana) certification?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess extensive knowledge of City, State, and FHWA policies and specifications as they relate to construction of City infrastructure?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Indianapolis and Marion County

Address 200 E. Washington Street

CCB 1501

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204

Phone 317-327-5211

Website http://www.indy.gov