Project Manager

State Of Wyoming


Job Location:

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: m 6612 - 7347
Posted on: 12 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions





Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:


The Wyoming Water Development Office (WWDO) provides financial assistance to public entities for agricultural irrigation systems and municipal water supply projects within Wyoming. The office is currently seeking a full-time employee. This position requires the ability to read interpret and critically evaluate civil engineering plans and specifications and be responsible for administering water construction projects for the WWDO. General responsibilities include reviewing and providing comments on: engineering planning studies; engineer-prepared construction design and bidding documents; engineer construction cost estimates; and owner-engineer agreements. This position oversees the States interests in municipal water supply dams and agricultural irrigation system construction projects.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

  • Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance

  • Paid vacation sick leave FMLA and holidays

  • Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future

  • Flexible schedules and work-life balance options

  • Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.


  • Acts as the Agencys project manager on assigned construction projects.
  • Responsible for administration of the States project agreement with the sponsor.
  • Reviews and provides comments on engineer planning studies.
  • Reviews and provides comments on engineer construction contract documents and construction cost estimates.
  • Reviews and provides concurrence for work change directives and change orders on construction projects.
  • Reviews and provides concurrence on engineering amendments.
  • Processes engineering and construction pay requests.
  • Reviews and provides comments to owner-engineer agreements.
  • Manages construction and engineering project budgets and expenditures.
  • Maintains office project files.
  • Attends construction project design reviews pre-bid pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
  • Answers questions related to State policies procedures and statutes.
  • Confers with supervisor on overall project progress and issues (design and construction).
  • Works with the sponsor to resolve engineer and contractor issues on projects.
  • Investigates and oversees complaints related to projects.
  • Conducts research and provides information and technical data to the public.
  • Applies and interprets rules regulations guidelines or standards.
  • Has ongoing interface with communities at mid to senior management level.
  • Monitors contractors work progress on projects including providing solutions and resolving conflicts.
  • Prepares recommendations for new project applications.
  • Prepares project agreements and amendments between the State and the sponsor.


Qualifications

PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


Preference will be given to applicants with a civil engineering or agricultural engineering degree (or equal) and experience in municipal water and/or agricultural irrigation design and construction who are currently licensed or are eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wyoming.

**Must have a valid drivers license.

KNOWLEDGE:


  • Knowledge of and ability to read research interpret and apply Federal State and Local laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of construction contract documents including: bidding and contract documents general conditions supplemental conditions technical specifications and supplemental specifications.
  • Knowledge and experience in public works contracting.
  • Knowledge in the principles and practices of open channel and pressure pipeline hydraulic design.
  • Knowledge of construction management principles.
  • Knowledge in engineering materials used in water projects.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Bachelors Degree (typically in Engineering)
Experience:
1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst
OR
Education & ExperienceSubstitution:
4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst
Certificates Licenses Registrations:
A Professional Engineer P.E. or a P.E. within six months of hire is preferred.

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Overnight statewide travel is required.


NOTES:


  • FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information


Required Experience:

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Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION:The Wyoming Water Development Office (WWDO) provides financial assistance to public entities for agricultural irrigation systems and municipal water supply projects within Wyoming. The office is currently seeking a full-time employee. Thi...