Senior Engineer Project Manager - Engineering Automation

Posting Start Date:

January 28, 2026

Posting End Date:

February 10, 2026

Position Number:

80003914

Union:

Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Salaried Exempt

Department:

Engineering - Engineering Automation

Salary Grade:

E-5 or E-6

Salary Range:

$99,237.94 - $162,116.04

Employment Type:

Full Time

Building Location:

Central Office Building

Building Street:

700 S. Eisenhower Boulevard

Building City:

Middletown

Building State:

Pennsylvania (US-PA)

Building Zip Code:

17057

Work Schedule:

Flexible Work Options

 

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”!  Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce.  The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually.  Together, we are building the highway of the future.

 

The Commission values its team members and understands the importance of work/life balance to the health, well-being and productivity of its team. Therefore, this position may be eligible for Flexible Work Options* such as:

• Hybrid Work - combination of remote and in-person reporting
• Alternate Work Schedule - flexibility to adjust work schedule length to complete work week in fewer days

*Some options may require completion of probationary period. 

 

The Commission requires all employees to establish PA residency within 6 months of hire and to maintain PA residency, regardless of Flexible Work Options. 

 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.  The Commission will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Purpose and Summary

This position is responsible for serving as the senior-level project manager on the most complex engineering projects for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). Specifically, this position is responsible for managing design engineering automation, including the implementation and advancement of the PTC Digital Delivery Program. The role requires close coordination with the PTC Information Technology Department and other departments to assess engineering hardware, software, applications, and asset management tools, as well as to develop and monitor PTC capital programs utilizing the PTC SAP system.  Work involves independently directing multiple projects and/or programs at one time. Work requires the independent selection of courses of actions and resolution of problems within the framework of broad engineering and administrative guidelines. 

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Provides direction and oversight to the work of lower-level engineering staff and consultants including supervision, performance management, delegation of work assignments, and review of work product. 

Serves as the primary project manager over the development and administration on the most complex traffic, facilities, design, and/or construction projects. Provides management with project briefings to inform and update on critical issues regarding decisions and solutions made within the broad scope of authority.

Manages the full lifecycle of multiple complex projects. Develops the scope of work and participates in the consultant selection process. Manages and/or develops plans, specifications, standards, and cost estimates.

Develops and manages project scheduling, cash flow projections, and activities to ensure proper project development and compliance. 

Performs field investigations, reviews, and surveys to ensure adherence to standards and specifications. Identifies potential problems and works to resolve them. 

Reviews and approves plans, specifications, studies, invoices, and estimates as prepared by consultants or contractors.

Maintains professional liaison with internal/externa