Civil Engineering Project Manager I Construction - Montrose

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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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About the Position

This position functions as the Project Manager on smaller CDOT projects and as the Assistant Project Manager on larger more complex projects. Work duties include but are not limited to: measuring quantities of work performed for monthly pay estimates reviewing traffic control plans reviewing schedules shop drawings preparing minor contract revisions and contract modification orders analyzing claims supervising inspectors and materials testers preparation of specifications and asbuilt drawings and training as required. The position participates in preconstruction activities providing plan reviews and advising designers on constructability and contract administration. This includes responsibility delegated from the Chief Engineer to act as a fully authorized
representative in direct charge of the construction. This also includes monitoring schedules project expenditures and materials and producing daily documentation. The primary goal is to ensure safe and effective construction. This position is overseen by a licensed Professional Engineer.

Your Project Engineer in construction duties and responsibilitieswill include but are not limited to the following:

• Certify that the Contractors material workmanship and products are in conformance with the contract plans and specifications by managing project staff communicating with the contractor and maintaining proper documentation.
• Schedule and oversee CDOT and consultant personnel in measurements and calculations of quantities of work done.
• Prepare minor contract revisions and contract modification orders analyze claims ensure that projects are completed safely and in conformance with the standards and plans and specifications.
• Supervise and train inspectors and materials testers preparation of specifications and asbuilt drawings and training as required.
• Utilize complex computer software used in the civil engineering field to review construction plans.
• Review plans and specifications in order to make decisions regarding layouts alignments standard designs tabulations specifications quantities acquisitions and clearances etc. all incorporated in the bid document packages for state highways.
• Coordinate and interact daily with the general public private consultants and contractors directly involved or affected by the assigned projects.
• Uses software such as Site Manager PMWeb LCP Tracker B2G Bluebeam Word Excel Project and SAP.
• Function as the Project Manager on smaller CDOT projects and as such will need to lead train and mentor less experienced personnel.
• Prepare and review change order documentation required for the improvements to the project design due to differing field conditions or other mitigating factors.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM work hours Monday Friday
• Average work week is 40 hours with periodic opportunity for overtime based on projects assigned.
• Approximately 75 spent in the field 25 spent in the office
• Occasional evening night and weekend work.
• 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
• Overnight travel depending on project location
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to work in a variety of weather condition and in close proximity to high speed traffic

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to six 6 years.

• Graduate college or university coursework beyond a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management engineering engineering technology or other field of study closely related to the duties of this positionmay substitute for the required experience on a yearforyear basis.

• Must pass a preemployment screening which may include social security number trace criminal records check public court records check educational records and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

• A current valid drivers license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

• 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; (required by COWins)
• 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 RightofWay 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 partner with public and private organizations special interest groups elected and appointed officials in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to work with general public professional consultants and staff with sensitivity to their needs priorities promises made and commitments;
• Ability to partner with public and private organizations special interest groups elected and appointed officials in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Experience providing mentoring or training;
• Strong time and project management skills including prioritization and project switching ability;
• Excellent reasoning investigative analytical and problem solving ability;
• Strong facilitation presentation and communication skills both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint Project) Gmail and Google Applications Site Manager PMWeb LCP Tracker B2G Bluebeam and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

1. 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.
2. 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 thecomparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
• Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications experience work products and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties Minimum Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

1. A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.