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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleProject Director

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $127507 to $160911 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Onondaga

Street Address 333 E. Washington Street

City Syracuse

StateNY

Zip Code13202

Duties Description This position will function as the I-81Viaduct Project Director. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Work collaboratively with other Department Divisions, including Legal, Policy & Planning, Operations and Administration to plan for, implement, and manage project-related initiatives.
• Manage multiple construction contracts on a priority project while representing the Department’s interests and reporting to the DCE & DOT Executives.
• Review staff requirements for each phase of the project and arranging for assignment of project personnel.
• Work with consultant design and construction teams including engineers, planners, & inspectors making sure project goals are met.
• Maintain effective working relationships with staff and elected officials of regional local governments, and appropriate State officials.
• Resolve project related issues, coordinate with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies, as necessary.
• Coordinate activities with other project staff, NYSDOT, and public agencies.
• Develop and implement a quality audit program, monitor contractor corrective actions, and ensures a quality project conforming to plans and specifications.
• Direct and monitor the progress of construction contracts; track the delivery of the construction product; participate in all construction meetings; provide direction in the implementation of the construction contract; and direct and monitor compliance with safety codes and all other regulations.
• Develop materials and deliver presentations to Deputy Chief Engineer and DOT Executives.


Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications This position will be filled by temporary appointment, without examination, via Section 64.3 of Civil Service Law.

Candidates must have a New York State Professional Engineer’s License with current registration and 10 years of progressive management experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

DOT is an equal opportunity employer.

Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Amy Campion

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-26-126 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than April 20, 2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Michelle Sefcik, Director of Personnel
ATTN: Amy Campion
50 Wolf Road Albany, NY 12232
dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov