Introduction
Are you an experienced engineer looking for a job with a flexible schedule that allows for a great work life balance? If so, this is the job for you!
The State of Wisconsin, Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is hiring a Engineer/ Construction Project Manager in Madison. We are located on the east side of Madison just north of the Madison College Truax Campus on Wright Street. We are in a beautiful facility with a weight room and exercise facility, locker room, indoor pickleball and basketball courts. All with free parking outside the door! We offer an opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals, a wonderful work/life balance, and meaningful work for an organization with a truly worthwhile mission.
In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Excellent and affordable health, vision, and dental benefits (health plan options start at just $39/month for single plans and $96/month for family plans after two months of employment).
• A casual atmosphere and flexible work schedules, depending on the position's requirements.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall wellbeing.

DMA is an equal opportunity employer and women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Summary
This position serves as an Engineer/ Construction Project Manager in the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) at the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). Duties will include budgeting, planning, design, design oversight, and construction management of DMA facilities. The position will act independently as the Owner’s Representative for construction contract purposes and as the Agency Representative, or the liaison, with the Project Manager assigned by the Department of Administration. The position will manage the design and direct the construction of assigned and/or delegated projects by coordinating the work of the Project Architect/Engineer and Owner/Agency staff, or act as the said Architect/Engineer as necessary. This position will ensure that the construction of DMA facilities is completed in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, statutes, administrative requirements, approved programs, schedules and budgets. Typical projects include exterior/interior facility repairs/construction, pavements and parking lots, and other projects related to Army National Guard buildings, armories, vehicle maintenance shops, and aviation maintenance shops.
The Design and Project Management Branch is responsible for providing efficient project management services to stakeholders including divisions, contractors and consultants for a wide range of multidiscipline projects. The incumbent will function with a high degree of independence within the framework of laws, rules and general policy of the Department and State. Additionally, the incumbent has engineering responsibilities which requires tact and sound judgement contact with the public, private officials, and architectural/engineering consultants on highly sensitive and complex engineering reviews.
Salary Information
Starting pay will be between $87,360 to $101,067 annually ($42.00 to $48.59 per hour), plus an excellent benefits package. This position is in pay schedule/ range 14-13. For current permanent state employees, pay will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.
A 12-month probationary period may be required.
The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.
Job Details
This Position Has The Following Conditions Of Employment

• After hire, the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a federal Common Access Card (CAC) for gaining access to federal computers and networks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to travel throughout the State of Wisconsin.

QualificationsCandidates who meet minimum qualifications will be able to show that they have:

• An earned degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering program from an accredited college or university,

OR

• Be a registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin, or Certified Engineer-in-Training who will have passed the State of Wisconsin examination for registration as a Professional Engineer before the end of a 12-month probationary period, as defined by Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 443.

How To Apply
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You will be required to attach your current resume and letter of qualifications in a Word or PDF compatible format. Your resume and letter of qualifications are reviewed to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job qualifications listed above. The vast majority of applicants are able to outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same limits apply to a letter of qualifications.
For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications and what should be included in these materials, click here. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer, voluntary demotion, or reinstatement) should complete the online application process by the stated deadline.
Applications must be submitted through Wisc.Jobs. Failure to submit all required materials will result in an incomplete application and ineligibility for this position. Application materials will not be accepted if received in an incompatible format, an email, as a hard copy or a fax.
Questions regarding the application process can be directed to Rebecca Rupnow at Rebecca.Rupnow@widma.gov or 608-242-3150.
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The Department of Military Affairs is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For complete information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, please visit the Employment Assistance page on the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs’ website.
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Deadline to Apply
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review of applications will begin on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. To ensure consideration, you must apply by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.