Highway Project Scheduling Coordinator
Highway Project Scheduling Coordinator
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Transportation Agency 27
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Job Description:
We reward our employees hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Statematched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employerpaid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employerpaid $20000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun inviting teammates
Free parking
If unable to fill at the Highway Project Scheduling/Program Coordinator level will
consider applicants at the Highway Project Scheduling/Program Analyst level.
- Highway Project Scheduling/Program Analyst: Pay range is $25.101 $37.002 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.
- Highway Project Scheduling/Program Coordinator: Pay range is $29.008 $42.761 per hour. The pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.
JOB DUTIES:
The Highway Project Scheduling/Programming Coordinator plays an important
role in preparing federal aidfunded transportation construction projects for
advertisement.
You will:
- Manage a program of 20 to 30 projects at a time and be responsible for scope cost and schedule.
- Be involved with every phase of projects from initiation through to construction.
- Learn the Federal and State requirements and steps to prepare a construction project for advertisement.
- Be part of the Super team of technical project managers assigned to oversee projects within a region.
- Be empowered to identify and resolve project issues by working with executive and technical staff.
- Customize project schedules and tasks in an electronic Project Management system used by hundreds of NDOT employees.
- Conduct and attend meetings with technical experts to assess and mitigate project schedule risks.
- Report project risks and proposed solutions to executive teams.
- Improve quality of life for fellow Nebraskans and travelers through our state.
- Work in and promote an environment of partnership continuous learning and process improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Highway Project Scheduling/Program Analyst: Post high school coursework/training in engineering engineering technology highway construction or maintenance or project management and experience in using personal computers to access and use various software programs and databases to extract and prepare data and reports.
Highway Project Scheduling/Program Coordinator: Four years post high school coursework/training in engineering construction management/science or computer science AND two years experience in preconstruction design or technical construction or computer science activities and procedures to include the use of project scheduling computer applications to create and modify project schedules.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience as a project manager.
- Experience working in or leading a team of technical experts that assess and mitigate project scope cost and schedule risks.
- Experience with Clarity or another Project Management System Open Workbench Microsoft Suite of products OnBase or another Document Management System.
- Experience creating or tracking performance measures.
- Experience using data to make decisions or find trends.
- Working knowledge/training or experience with Transportation Project Development processes.
Other:
- Regular and reliable inperson attendance is required.
- Must have a valid drivers license or ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
- The position does require infrequent travel for project site visits about once a month.
- Positions and incumbents in this job class assigned to the Local Assistance Division will be required to work toward certification as a Project Manager Professional (PMP). This certification is required for permanent classification to the Highway Project Scheduling/Programming Coordinator class.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Familiarity with NDOT project delivery processes and organizational structure.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
