Engineering Manager II

Engineering Manager II (NS) – Division of Highways – NC Department of Transportation – Position Number 60025538 – Grade NC25 Description of Work Ensure that all unit functions, initiatives, and deliverables remain aligned with the Department’s strategic plan, operational priorities, and evolving technology and business needs. Provide leadership and oversight to maintain consistency, efficiency, and coordination across all PSU groups, including consultant procurement and contract administration, digital delivery and transformation efforts, CADD/BIM standards, value management and program support services. Establish priorities, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement to support effective program and project delivery statewide. Serve as a key liaison between PSU, executive leadership, and DIT, by facilitating communication, advising and aligning business and technology objectives, and supporting decision‑making and implementation of strategic initiatives, tools, and processes. Oversee and implement hiring, staff development and training, coaching, and disciplinary actions. Establish, monitor, and maintain unit objectives within the context of the Agency’s stated goals while utilizing complex analysis and decision making to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences Experience providing leadership and oversight across multiple functional areas to ensure alignment with organizational strategic plans and operational priorities. Experience collaborating with executive leadership, technical units, and external stakeholders to align business needs, policies, and technology solutions. Experience managing or supporting programs related to project delivery, digital transformation, or process improvement within a complex organization. Experience anticipating challenges, identifying risks, and developing effective solutions to support consistent and efficient program delivery. Experience managing human resources including mentoring, coaching, disciplinary actions, overseeing the competencies of engineering and technical staff, employee performance review administration, interviewing and recommending candidates for staffing. Salary Grade NC25 – Salary Range: $89,596 – $201,593 Necessary Special Requirements May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and a minimum of seven years progressive engineering experience including four years of supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. EEO Statement The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of Transportation