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 I:

Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determind trends and variances.
Ensures proper schedule controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
Monitors and reports on major milestones for the program portfolio.
Reviews detailed project schedules to ensure compliance with Department policies, practices, procedures.
Prepares special reports by researching, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Plans, develops and maintains detailed project schedules and facilities on-time completion of projects with the optimal level of resources available.
Performs project monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget.
Assists in the change management process by evaluating the reason for the change to the project schedule, processing the Change Order request, and revising the project schedule baseline.
Coordinates project meetings and conducts presentations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Project Management Speciailist II:

The above mentioned and:
Plans, develops, maintains, and makes recommendations concerning detailed project schedules and facilitates on-time completion of projects with the optimal level of resources available.
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and supports management in evaluating options for corrective action.
Monitors and reports on major milestones for the program portfolio.
Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Performs project monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget.
Assists in conducting project audits, managing project schedules, and analyzing progress reported against the work schedules.
Assists in the change management process by evaluating the reason for the change to the project schedule, processign the Change Order request, and revising the project schedule baseline.
Assists in updating and evaluating the accuracy of the project forecast by assessing the actual cost incurred and physical progress achieved for all phases of the project.
Coordinates project meetings and conducts presentations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Project Management Specialist III:

The above mentioned and:
Identifies risks, assess their impact on projects and develops contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts.
Conducts and makes recommendations concerning project audits, manages project schedules, analyzes progress reported
against the work schedules and recommends actions to improve progress.
Updates, evaluates, and makes recommendations concerning the accuracy
Oversees the change management process by evaluating the reason for the change project schedule and budget,
processing the Change Order request, and revising the project schedule and estimate baselines.
May serve as a a lead-worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates for the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Project Management Specialist I-III: 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 Specialist I: 1 year 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 Specialist 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 Specialist 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 Specialist I:

Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Project scheduling and coordination activities
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
Managing projects and project teams
Prioritizing and organzing work assignments
Communicat effectively with all levels of management and employees

Project Management Specialist II:

The above mentioned and:

Program/project planning, development, and mangement methodologies
Project scheduling and coordination activities
Planning, design, and construction processes for transportation projects
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.
Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
Managing projects and project teams
Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
Using computers, applicable programs, applications and systems
Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
Exercises logic and resoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; make decisions that support business objectives and goals

Project Management Specialist III:

The above mentioned and:

Project scheduling and coordination activities
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Managing projects and project teams
Using computers, applicable programs, applications and systems
Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; make decisons that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Sedentary work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Fingering- picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing- perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive informaiton by oral communication
Repetitive Motion- substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Close visual acuity- work includes data/figuresx; view a computer screen; extensive reading
VIsual Acuity- determine work quality/ make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions of Employment:
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