CHIEF OF PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT (Job ID 53659)

CHIEF OF PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT (Job ID 53659) Location: US: NH: CONCORD Occupation Category: 17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations Employment Type: FULL-TIME Post Date: 10/12/2026 Close Date: 11/05/2026 Salary: 37.220-51.070 USD Description State of New Hampshire Job Posting Department of Transportation Bureau of Materials and Research 5 Hazen Drive / Concord, NH CHIEF OF PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT Position #21818 $37.22/hour - $51.07/hour *See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement. ****************************************************** ~ NEW HAMPSHIRE DOT ~ Build Your Career. Build Your Community. Build New Hampshire. NHDOT Recruitment Brochure ****************************************************** The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Materials and Research, has a full-time vacancy for Chief of Pavement Management. SUMMARY: To formulate policy and administer the Departments Pavement Program for highway pavements statewide. Administers the development of paving contracts, new and rehabilitated pavement recommendations, acquisition and processing of pavement surface distress data, and budget recommendations for statewide pavement funding needs. Formulates the Departments annual pavement preservation and resurfacing program. YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. Other information: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major concentration in civil engineering, or possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major concentration in civil engineering and possession of a Master of Business Administration degree from an accredited institute of higher education. Experience: Three years of experience in an engineering field relevant to program area in which position is assigned post Professional Engineer licensure. OR Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major concentration in civil engineering. Experience: Five years of experience in an engineering field relevant to program area in which position is assigned post Professional Engineer licensure. OR Education: Associate's degree from an accredited institute of higher education, with a major study in civil technology. Experience: Seven years of experience in an engineering field relevant to program area in which position is assigned post Professional Engineer licensure. License/Certification: 1. Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure with designation in Civil, Civil Highway, Geo Technical or Structural Engineering 2. Valid driver's license Other Requirements: Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) must meet the minimum standards established by the hiring agency. Trainee Option: Not Applicable PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A thorough understanding of pavement design concepts, pavement treatments, cost analysis, soil mechanics, and data collection techniques. Preference will be given to applicants having strong written and oral communication skills. AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: NH Professional Engineer license within 12 months of hire CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES: In-Band Advancement Available: No Criteria: None Broad Group Le el Advancement Available: No Criteria: None DISCLAIMERS: The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title. When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Administers the Departments pavement design and pavement management programs for highway pavements to optimize the use of available resources and treatments to comply with Federal requirements. - Coordinates input and reporting of pavement conditions to the Department Asset Management System. - Coordinates efficient scheduling of work activities with the design bureaus and the section staff to meet Department needs. - Formulates Department policies for pavement management and pavement preservation to provide the most cost-effective means to maintain pavements statewide. - Directs administration of software contracts and associated professional services for Pavement Management System and data collection equipment vendors. - Administers the design and recommendations for new and rehabilitated pavements. Develops and participates in Department pavement research and coordinates the implementation of new pavement technology and treatments. - Serves as the Departments official representative at regional and national conferences associated with pavement asset management, pavement preservation, pavement design and pavement failure forensics analysis. - Directs the management of data acquisition for statewide pavement surface distress, project pavement ride quality, and project pavement marking retro reflectivity. - Administers the development of District PMST contracts and other paving contracts as required. - Implements Department and State rules, regulations, and policies in supervising subordinate personnel in the Pavement Management Section. For assistance creating your talent profile or applying online please contact Pamela Shore, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at (603) 271-8026 or at [email protected] For further information please contact Eric Thibodeau, Administrator, at (603) 271-3151 or [email protected]. *TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including: HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated. See