Program Project Manager Jobs in Duluth, MN (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
Join the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) engineering team and help shape the future of the State of Wisconsin's transportation infrastructure!
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), Division of Transportation System Development (DTSD), Northwest Region is recruiting to fill a Local Program Project Manager (Civil Engineer Transportation Advanced) position.
These full time Permanent position can be headquartered out of - Eau Claire, Superior or Spooner.
WisDOT is a great place to work! In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of paid leave time to start, 9 paid holidays, and 130 hours of sick time that roll over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $42/month for single plans and $104/month for family plans after two months of employment)
• A casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, and telework options depending on the position's requirements
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being
• Use this Total Rewards Calculator to see the total value of our competitive benefits package!

In addition to our generous employee benefits, we strive for inclusivity and celebrate different religious holidays and cultural observances and provide flexibility for utilizing paid time off for such celebrations. For more information on WisDOT you can visit our website by clicking here
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation is an organization dedicated to creating transportation solutions through innovation and exceptional service. We are committed to fostering an environment rooted in Integrity, Diversity, Excellence, and Accountability. Click here to learn more about how we apply these values in our work.
Every day, WisDOT's Division of Transportation System Development plays the leading role in the upkeep and improvement of nearly 12,000 miles of state highways and bridges used by millions of people. You'll find that behind every barrel is a dedicated team from a wide array of backgrounds including engineering, planning, environmental services, public outreach, real estate, finance and many more. It can be a challenging job, but we think you'll find it's an awfully rewarding one, too.
We're looking for detail-oriented critical thinkers to help deliver a quality program to build, improve and maintain transportation infrastructure throughout the state. We encourage anyone at any point in any career to take a look at WisDOT opportunities and give some thought to how your skills and resume line up. Having a good attitude, a willingness to learn and a passion for creating lasting, impactful work will go a long way here. It's a big system with lots of opportunity and responsibilities.
Are you up for it? At WisDOT, you can Build the Future - NOW.
Position Summary
This position functions as a Civil Engineer within the NW Region, Project Development Section and is responsible for the oversight and delivery of the local program. The duties and responsibilities require, performing the highest degree of independent discretion and judgment on transportation improvement projects in both the construction and design phases. Under general supervision, this position manages activities on multiple projects including those of a highly complex nature for continuity in both design and construction phases.
The essential function of this position is to act as a project manager in the design and construction of transportation improvement projects for the Local Program and State Highway system as assigned. This position utilizes a great deal of independent judgment to provide services in the area of local program delivery. The cumulative consequences of error are significant since this position is responsible for as many as 100-150 active local program projects that have a direct effect on the Region's Performance Measures. The project manager has primary responsibility for scoping, scheduling, budgeting, management of consultant contracts, and supports the Consultant Unit supervisor in contract negotiations and has the responsibility of overall project quality.
To review the full position descriptions of any of the positions listed above, please emailSonam Lhanze at sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov
Salary Information
This position is in schedule-range 14-13 with an annual salary of $94,623 - $114,482, plus an additional $2,080/year for the Professional Engineer License and excellent benefits.
A twelve-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.
A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies to those who do not have any prior permanent full-time state service in the last five years and agree to remain in the position for one year. The $3,000 will be paid on the first paycheck.
Job Details
Travel up to 25% of the time may be required. Independent travel and overnight stay may be required for this position.
WisDOT does not sponsor work visas. WisDOT is not enrolled in USCIS E-Verify and is not eligible to employ international F-1 students seeking STEM-OPT extension. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States
Prior to any appointments for position(s) filled from this announcement, candidates may be subject to a comprehensive criminal background check which may include FBI fingerprinting.
This position offers a hybridized work schedule. The position will be headquartered at and required to work from the one of the locations listed above least 2 days per week. All employees working a hybrid work schedule are generally expected to telework from within the State of Wisconsin. This topic will be discussed more at the time of the interview.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have the following at the time of application:

• A valid Professional Engineering registration and be able to obtain a Wisconsin PE registration within 3 months if PE registration is from another state

How To Apply
Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.
Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here . For more information on the basics of the selection process and how the State of WI ensures fair and equitable treatment of all applicants, click here . The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages. Any resumes submitted with more than 10 pages will not be considered after page 10. If this job posting requires a letter of qualifications, the same limit applies.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.
Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Questions related to the job and how to apply can be directed to Sonam Lhanze at 608-264-7230 or sonam1.lhanze@dot.wi.gov . For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Frequently Asked Questions page.
Deadline to Apply
This recruitment will remain open until position is filled with a weekly review of applicants starting April 8th 2026.
Applications must be received by 11:59PM on the day prior to the review date to be considered for that weekly review period.