Front Range Rail & Mountain Rail Project Manager - Denver

CDOT for All

CDOTs strength is our people and our commitment to our people is to shape support and sustain the employee experience and ultimately create a supportive workplace where everyone regardless of gender race ethnicity religion national origin age sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status education disability socio-economic status or any other identity has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

About the Position

As the Front Range Rail Project Manager or Mountain Rail Project Manager (both classified as Project Manager I) you will play a key role in shaping Colorados passenger rail systems helping to connect communities and economic hubs through safe efficient and sustainable transportation.

In this high-impact role you will lead the day-to-day management of either the Front Range or Mountain Rail project overseeing scope schedule budget quality risk and team communications. Youll serve as the central point of coordination among internal CDOT teams consultants government agencies and community stakeholders to keep projects moving forward and aligned with long-term goals.

Your duties and responsibilitieswill include but are not limited to the following:

• Advance either the Front Range Rail or Mountain Rail project while ensuring quality of deliverables.
• Manage core elements of the project: scope schedule budget quality risk and team communication.
• Oversee and direct consultant resources; monitor contract performance and deliverables.
• Coordinate with other CDOT teams to determine the amount of funds that are available for project needs.
• Actively track the schedule budget and project risks to work together with staff stakeholders and the consultant team to keep the project on schedule on budget and to continually mitigate risk.
• Track project milestones budgets and risks; ensure alignment through regular collaboration with staff stakeholders and consultants.
• Manage deadlines assign responsibilities monitor and summarize progress and work with CDOT peers to meet federal and/or state regulations.
• Create and review statements of work work breakdown structures and milestone lists.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and engage CDOT subject matter experts as needed to complete all rail project initiatives on time and in alignment with project objectives.
• Foster a positive and collaborative project environment where cross-functional teams can contribute effectively and creatively.
• Track issues and proactively escalate critical ones for immediate resolution.
• Understand the various federal and state funding sources track progress ensure compliance and manage required reporting efforts.
• Maintain project files for a record of decisions and for compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Work with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) municipalities specialties and other stakeholders to ensure their requirements standards and/or needs are addressed.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and executive operating committee meetings setting meeting agendas and ensuring appropriate management and communications approvals are obtained for external presentation material.
• Provide information education and guidance to the public and CDOT Communications Office as needed.
• Serve as the projects primary point of contact for the public elected officials and oversight agencies including FRA FHWA and local municipalities.
• Track project commitments and decisions that occur throughout the project development process.
• Clearly communicate based on the needs and comprehension level of the audience provide timely feedback and follow-up and be able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Provide information education and guidance to the public and CDOT Communications Office as needed.
• Other job duties as assigned.
  

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours Monday-Friday with the opportunity for flexible work hours.
• After a training period you will likely work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
• Travel throughout the state required to evaluate and monitor projects and attend meetings with local groups.
• Occasional out of state travel to participate in conferences and peer exchanges.
• Operate in a politically sensitive environment.

• At least 7 years of full-time professional work experience in project management business administration public administration finance public policy city/urban/transportation planning environmental civil engineering communication or other work related to the major duties of this position which included 3years of experience with a primary focus on complex project or program management preferably transit or transportation-related.

• A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years.
  • Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in project management business administration public administration finance public policy city/urban/transportation planning environmental civil engineering communication or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
  • Full-time professional work experience with a primary focus on complex project or program management preferably transit or transportation-related will be considered.

College Transcripts:If you are using education to qualify a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school completed credit hours and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

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. More information in the supplemental information section.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Certification in project management is desirable but not required.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with transit or rail programs/projects.
• Knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting Federal Transit Administration and Federal Rail Administration policies and state/local laws and regulations relative to planning development and clearance of projects.
• Project management experience including managing and developing quality scope cost and time.
• Working knowledge of project management tools.
• Experience monitoring and controlling budgets.
• Experience with project tracking and preparing project reports.
• Experience with contract development management and oversight of third-party consultants.
• Demonstrated success managing change and ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Strong time management skills including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
• Self-motivated and able to motivate a team to achieve a common goal.
• Demonstrated success partnering with public and private organizations special interest groups elected and appointed officials in situations that may be politically sensitive.
• Excellent reasoning investigative analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent facilitation presentation and communication skills both written and oral.
• Familiarity with project management software and fluency with Google Suite (Drive Docs Sheets Gmail Calendar Meet) MS Office and MS Project.

Complete Applications must include the following documents:

1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green APPLY button at the top of this announcement)

2. 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.)

3. 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.

4. A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

5. If you are using education to qualify a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

6. 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:

The Hiring Process:

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.

Transfer Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.

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CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to Emily Harpat call .

Former State Employees

Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on his/her application.

EHarp (SAP #/PCR #62330 & SAP# / PCR #62313)