Project Manager I, II, OR III (Capital Development) in Salt Lake City, Utah at Utah Transit Authority

Description

Do you want to work in an exciting industry that continues to provide integral services to the community? Drive your career forward at the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) – a major transit agency in one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States! As the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) moves forward toward new places and destinations, we need you to come be our Project Manager!

In this position, you will work with a team of contractors and consultants to coordinate, develop, plan, and lead various capital development projects. Through this position you will take an integral role in keeping Utah connected and moving through new development and construction initiatives.

This is a Career-Ladder position (Meaning it can be filled at any of the following experience levels)

As a Project Manager I, you will:

• Assist with managing planning, environmental, design, and construction activities for capital projects under the direction of the Director of Capital Development
• Support the oversight of consultants and contractors to help ensure successful project delivery.
• Assist with developing and monitoring project budgets, schedules, and overall project progress.
• Coordinate project activities with internal departments and external agencies to support project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations throughout project development.
• Support public involvement efforts and prepare materials for community and stakeholder engagement.

As a Project Manager II, you will:

• Manage planning, environmental, design, and construction activities for capital development projects from initiation through completion.
• Oversee consultants, contractors, designers, and project contracts to ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and performance measures to maintain accountability.
• Make project-level decisions related to scope, schedule, budget, and project delivery strategies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external agencies, including FTA and UDOT, to advance project objectives.
• Lead public involvement efforts and collaboration with elected officials and community stakeholders.

As a Project Manager III, you will:

• Lead complex capital development projects and provide strategic direction to support agency goals and initiatives.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and designers while ensuring effective project delivery and stakeholder alignment.
• Participate in resolving policy issues and identifying strategic opportunities related to UTA's transit program.
• Develop and manage project budgets while proactively identifying and mitigating project and agency risks.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with elected officials, MPOs, cities, counties, and other key stakeholders.
• Coordinate major project decisions with executive leadership and help shape long-term capital program strategies.

PROJECT MANAGER I

• 2-3 years engineering/planning experience including planning, design, and/or construction of large transportation projects required.
• 2-3 years of project management experience preferred not required.
• Bachelors in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study. (In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 4 additional years of experience will be considered)
• Engineer in Training (EIT) and working towards Professional (PE) license. - preferred
• To carry out essential functions of this job, must have a valid Utah’s driver’s license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years; or, if a non-driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTA’s service area. Lack of a driver’s license does not necessarily preclude employment. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years.

PROJECT MANAGER II

• 4-6 years engineering/planning experience including planning, design, and/or construction of large transportation projects.
• 3-7 years engineering /project management experience including planning, design, and/or construction of large transportation projects.
• Project management experience with complicated transportation projects – specifically budgets, schedules, scopes of work, stakeholders, federal grant requirements.
• Bachelors in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study. (In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 4 additional years of experience will be considered)
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• To carry out essential functions of this job, must have a valid Utah’s driver’s license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years; or, if a non-driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTA’s service area. Lack of a driver’s license does not necessarily preclude employment. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years.

PROJECT MANAGER III

• 7-10 years engineering/planning experience including planning, design, and/or construction of large transportation projects/programs.
• 7+ years project management experience with multiple complex transportation projects – i.e., complex scope, schedule, budget, numerous stakeholders, limited funding.
• Bachelors in Civil, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study. (In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, 4 additional years of experience will be considered)
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) required or American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Project management experience with multiple complex transportation projects – i.e., complex scope, schedule, budget, numerous stakeholders, limited funding.
• To carry out essential functions of this job, must have a valid Utah’s driver’s license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years; or, if a non-driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTA’s service area. Lack of a driver’s license does not necessarily preclude employment. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years.

PROJECT MANAGER I

• Knowledge of NEPA environmental procedures – preferred.
• Knowledge of FTA programs and requirements – preferred.
• Basic knowledge of project management techniques, software, and tools.
• MS Word and Excel – intermediate proficiency preferred.
• MS Project
• Communicate and interact effectively with the public regarding potentially sensitive issues.
• Help address potential technical and non-technical problems associated with civil infrastructure improvement projects.
• Identify issues that are most significant to success a project.
• Work with stakeholders of projects and be sensitive to stakeholder issues and impact of decision on stakeholders.
• Work in a team environment.
• Implement management directives and decisions.
• Apply creativity and innovation to solving problems.
• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

PROJECT MANAGER II or III

• Knowledge of NEPA environmental procedures.
• Knowledge of FTA programs and requirements.
• Expanded knowledge of project management techniques, software & tools.
• MS Word and Excel – intermediate proficiency preferred.
• MS Project
• Communicate and interact effectively with the public regarding potentially sensitive issues.
• Recognize potential technical and non-technical problems, and propose solutions, associated with civil infrastructure improvement projects.
• Identify and address issues that are most significant to success of a project.
• Understand stakeholders of projects and be sensitive to stakeholder issues and impact of decision on stakeholders.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team of agency staff engineers and consultants.
• Formulate and implement management directives and decisions.
• Develop creative problem resolutions and/or alternatives satisfying all, or majority of parties involved or affected.
• This job requires regular and predictable attendance.

- OR -

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]

Pay Rate:
Project Manager I: $82,400.00 or more depending on experience.

Project Manager II: $92,700.00 or more depending on experience.

Project Manager III: $102,300.00 or more depending on experience.

If interested, apply before: Monday, July 20th, 2026 @ 11:59 PM MST

As a full-time Administrative Employee, your Total Rewards Benefits Package will include:

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
• Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
• 22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
• Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
• Employee assistance program – includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
• UTA Well – a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness and EoS Fitness.
• Discounted cell phone plans with T-Mobile.
• Pet insurance plan options (tailored plan coverage based on pet’s health and needs).

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Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at 801-287-2324. A minimum of two work days' notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.

Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.