Project Management Spec II or III

Performs project management specialist work for Department projects. Work includes coordinating the development, implementation, maintenance, and support of the Critical Path Method (CPM) for Department projects, and providing support for resource leveling, priority development, project analysis, reporting, and training. Works directly with the project manager to help define the project’s goals and objectives. Work requires extensive contact with department staff, governmental agencies, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

Project Management Specialist II:

• Assists in developing and supporting Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining, and archiving project schedules in accordance with document retention policies.

   

• Assists in the development, publishing and delivery of technical training and guidance to project personnel on scheduling and resourcing of projects.

   

• Develops and presents budget/cost summaries to the project managers and other employers.

• Plans, develops, maintains, and makes recommendations concerning detailed project schedules and facilitates on-time completion of projects with the optimal level of resources available.

• Supports the project management team and aides with the maintenance of timely and effective change management processes, procedures, and systems.

   

• Ensures proper schedule controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.

• Monitors and reviews the work of others to ensure project plans and schedules include the entire scope of work, management requirements, schedule hierarchy, division of responsibility, schedule review and approval requirements.

• Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.

• Coordinates project meetings and conducts presentations.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

   

Project Management Spec III:

The above responsibilities and: 

• Develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining, and archiving project schedules.

   

• Develops, publishes, and delivers technical training and guidance to project personnel on planning and scheduling of projects.

   

• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

   

• Identifies risks, assess their impact on projects and develops contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts.

   

• Recommends policy for Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, budgeting, and baseline management policies, practices and procedures.

   

• Prepares work to be estimated by gathering proposals, specifications, drawings, and related documents.

   

• Oversees the planning, development and maintenance of detailed project schedules and facilitates on-time completion of projects with the optimal level of resources available.

   

• May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager

   

• Monitors and reports on major milestones for the program portfolio.

   

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Project Management Spec II: 2 years project management or development, construction/engineering support, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Project Management Spec III: 4 years project management or development, construction/engineering support, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Project Management Spec II and III:

• Applicable analysis methodologies

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies 

• Project scheduling and coordination activities 

• Critical Path Method for managing projects Considerable knowledge of 

• Planning, design, and construction processes for transportation projects 

• Budgeting methods and procedures

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks  

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area 

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities 

• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment 

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments -

• Preparing technical/statistical reports Proficient skill in 

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external 

• Managing projects and project teams 

• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment 

• Developing and giving presentations 

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees

• Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers 

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes

• Subject to noise - EC06: Subject to vibration 

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools 

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 

• Standing-prolonged periods of time 

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand 

• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm 

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication 

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading 

• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:
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