Engineer Assoc Program Mgr I/KTC

Job Title
Engineer Assoc Program Mgr I/KTC

Requisition Number
RE53560

Working Title

Department Name
8H060:Kentucky Transportation Center

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
50

Salary Range
$81,640-138,798/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

PhD

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.

Shift

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

Job Summary

Program Mangers (PM) are responsible for overall program development and research of the Center’s transportation program areas. These areas of expertise include engineers and other transportation-related professionals and staff as well as the Center’s goals and strategic plans.

As Program Manager of the Kentucky Transportation Center’s Special Projects and Initiatives program area, manages personnel and resources to conduct transportation related research. Prepares proposals and oversees data collection. Explores new research opportunities. Prepares technical reports and papers from research findings and presents findings at state and national meetings and conferences.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Requires knowledge of two or more professional areas, typically obtained through experience or a four-year college degree plus several years’ experience in a second field degree (may require an advanced degree in some disciplines).

Professional Engineering Licensure in Kentucky and Driver’s License preferred

Deadline to Apply
03/17/2026

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