Civil Engineer Project Manager I - Construction - Pueblo

About the role

This position is only open to Colorado state residents. New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

Responsibilities

• Administer highway construction contracts and oversee transportation projects from construction through completion as CDOT's authorized representative.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, consultants, and project staff to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Inspect construction activities, monitor project schedules and expenditures, and document daily project progress.
• Verify the quality of installed materials and ensure compliance with project specifications, departmental standards, and contract requirements.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with CDOT staff, contractors, consultants, utility owners, government agencies, and other project stakeholders.
• Cookordination project staffing, consultant services, and day-to-day construction activities to support successful project delivery.
• Communicate with project partners, elected officials, and the traveling public regarding construction projects and related activities.
• Review construction plans, specifications, schedules, and cost information to help ensure projects are accurate, constructible, and ready for advertisement.
• Develop construction schedules and project budget documentation for upcoming transportation projects.
• Prioritize work, coordinate project activities, and support the successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Engineers in Training, technical staff, and other project team members while continuing to develop project management and leadership skills.

  Requirements

  • At least six (6) years of experience with a primary focus in construction project management.
  • A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least six (6) years.
  • Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in construction management, engineering, engineering technology or another field of study related to the duties of this position.
  • Experience with a primary focus in construction project management will be considered.

  Qualifications

  • Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
  • Experience: At least six (6) years of experience with a primary focus in construction project management.
  • Education: A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least six (6) years.
  • Preferred Qualifications: The exceptional applicant will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following: Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section; Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position; Highest work/personal ethics and integrity; Working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;Experience with transportation engineering construction and/or design projects;Consultant/contract management experience;Some experience with the CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, CDOT Construction Manual, CDOT Design Manual, CDOT M&S Standard Plans, CDOT Field Materials Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) ,and Method of Handling Traffic; Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment; Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments; Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner; Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments; Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills; Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability; Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability; Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral; Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy; Passion for safety; Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

  Work Environment

  Primarily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM work hours, Monday – Friday Required to operate CDOT Vehicles Travel required during work hours throughout the Region to meetings, to conduct site visits as necessary during design; daily travel to construction sites during construction Required to work in a variety of weather condition and in close proximity to high speed traffic

  Conditions of Employment

  • Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks.
  • A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

  Supplemental Information

  Applicant Checklist Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement) A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.) A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. Notifications All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email . Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from " state.co.us " and " info@governmentjobs.com " addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email . Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website. The Hiring Process All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you s