This position provides statewide leadership and management for Bridge Program Planning and Preliminary Design, Hydraulics, Bridge Cost Estimating, Design-Build, Scoping, and Consultant Contracting. The role also oversees the Bridge Priority Preservation Program and supports management of the Transportation Program and Investment Committee (TPIC) and related programs, including Advanced Preservation Projects (APP). The position ensures transportation planning is integrated into investment and program development, aligning decisions with future needs, system performance, multimodal considerations, and established bridge and planning standards.

The position has managerial authority over human, fiscal, and operational resources to ensure effective delivery of all assigned programs. As part of the Bridge Management Team, this role coordinates office resources and serves as a primary liaison to Districts and Local Agencies, ensuring consistent application of program policies and guidelines.

In addition, the position provides leadership to state and Division/District Program Delivery units through participation in the Pre-Construction Engineers Group and TPIC, supporting efficient completion of project programs. It contributes to investment policy and project development through active participation in planning committees including SMTP, MnSHIP, MPLT-P, and TAMP. The position also leads the development and working with Districts for program accountability to meet bridge related performance targets.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Some teleworking may be available

How to Apply:  

Please Apply Online by 11/16/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “97979” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”  
Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
Click “Apply for Job”
When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Professional Organization/Association - MNSPE

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Contact for Additional Information: 

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

Laura.Saari@state.mn.us