Salary: See Position Description
Location : Grand Junction, CO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: HAA 50003563-0524
Department: Department of Transportation
Opening Date: 05/30/2024
Closing Date: 7/1/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address: 606 South 9th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Department Contact Information: Lynn LivingstonLynnR.Livingston@state.co.us303-757-9110
Type of Announcement: The primary duties of this position are located within 30 miles of the state border; therefore, this position is exempt from the residency requirements. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply: Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Department Information
Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
One position will be filled at either the Civil Engineering Project Manager I or II level.
Salary Ranges:
Civil Engineering Project Manager I - $78,338 - $88,251/annually
Civil Engineering Project Manager II - $90,686 - $102,527/annuallly

• This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
  
• New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans' lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you'll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
CDOT for All
CDOT's 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.
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.
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Description of Job

About the Work Unit
The Civil Engineering Project Manager works in the Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT's) Grand Junction Engineering residency. The purpose of the Engineering unit is to plan, design, and administer assigned construction projects. This includes a wide range of activities that span from planning through project development, advertisement, and construction to completion.

About the Position
This position serves as Construction Manager/Project Engineer delegated by the Chief Engineer to act as a fully authorized representative in direct charge of the construction for assigned projects. This position manages construction projects from start to finish. The Civil Engineering Project Manager manages a project team consisting of CDOT/consultant assistant project engineers, inspectors and testers. This position has oversight of all related contractors, subcontractors and consultants and is responsible for resolving all changes from plans, schedules, programs, contracts, criteria, specifications by consultants/contractors. The Civil Engineering Project Manager reviews the requirements, needs, and limitations for projects, and then plans the processes needed to accomplish the project management, in terms of human, fiscal, material, and equipment or facility resources. This position also provides technical information to CDOT testers and inspectors, specialty branches and outside municipalities and ensures that departmental policy, procedures and design standards are addressed and incorporated into roadway construction plans. At the Civil Engineering Project Manager I level, the position functions as the Construction Manager/Project Engineer on smaller CDOT projects and as the Assistant Project Engineer on medium or more complex projects. At the Civil Engineering Project Manager II level, the position functions as the Construction Manager/Project Engineer on complex projects. The position participates in preconstruction activities, providing plan reviews and assisting with advising designers on constructability and contract administration. This position is supervised by a Licensed Professional Engineer.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, most or all of the following depending on the level, Civil Engineering Project Manager I or II:
Project Engineer/Assistant Project Engineer - Contract Administration

• Assists with or plans, organizes and conducts engineering projects requiring the application of professional engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and techniques related to highway engineering .
• Prepares contract documents such as task orders and formal agreements, authorization payment for consultant billings, maintaining accurate summaries and staying within contract budgets.
• Oversees/assists with oversight of the work of contractors, reviewing the work for compliance with plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Verifies that the contractor's equipment, materials, workmanship, and products are in conformance with the contract plans and specifications by performing detailed inspections, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Checks and compiles documentation that reports quantities of work performed and assuring the contractual acceptability of the work.
• Prepares and approves payments for contractors.
• Uses software such as Site Manager, PMWeb, LCP Tracker, B2G, Bluebeam, Word, Excel, Project, and SAP.

Construction Management

• Serves as Construction Manager delegated by the Chief Engineer to act as a fully authorized representative in direct charge of the construction for assigned projects.
• Manages construction projects from start to finish.
• Monitors schedules, project expenditures, and materials and produces daily documentation
• Manages a project team consisting of CDOT/consultant's assistant project engineers, inspectors, testers and is responsible for resolving all changes from plans, schedules, programs, contracts, criteria, specifications by consultants/contractors.
• Monitors contractor compliance with equal employment opportunity laws, safety regulations, state/local/federal ordinances, etc. to ensure conformance.
• Reviews the requirements, needs, and limitations for projects, and then plans the processes needed to accomplish the project management including:
  • Applying the plans, specifications, and M & S Standards to inspect the work progress by contractors to assure conformance.
  • Documenting and approving progress and final contract payments due for work completed and accepted by reviewing pay documentation prepared by staff.
  • Recommending appropriate changes in the contract to minimize potential costs and delays and to compose contract change orders using appropriate methods for cost and schedule evaluations.

Customer Service

• Communicates and corresponds with other departments or disciplines within CDOT as well as with federal, state, local agencies; consultants, contractors, utilities, and the public regarding changes or information which may have an impact on them.
• Assists with project coordination typically required with multiple stakeholders and direct involvement with public relations.
• Participates in open houses and public meetings as assigned.

Engineering Design Reviews

• Reviews and checks the accuracy of highway construction project plans prior to the advertisement for bid of the project.
• Assists with corrections and/or advises designer of project plan discrepancies.
• Makes plan recommendations.
• Provides recommendations on construction project phasing and constructability of the project.
• on construction project phasing and constructability of the project.
• With guidance a licensed Professional Engineer applies current engineering principles, theories, design specifications and applicable design standards to assist in developing safe, efficient and economical project designs.
• Requests field survey, environmental study, traffic data, right-of-way information, hydrology/hydraulic design, structural design, utility location/relocation, and other information as required.
• Develops Form 859 construction schedules.

Work Lead/Supervisor

• At the Civil Engineering Project Manager I level, leads, trains and mentors less experienced personnel and consultants.
• At the Civil Engineering Project Manager II level, supervises including conducting performance reviews, approving time, delegating and monitoring work, providing training and mentoring, initiating hiring, and addressing personnel issues.

Training

• Attend assigned training classes and study CDOT manuals to enhance knowledge necessary to perform the job duties.

Other job duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Primarily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM work hours, Monday - Friday
• Average work week is 40 hours, with periodic opportunity for overtime based on projects assigned.
• Approximately 30% spent in the field, 70% spent in the office
• Occasional evening, night, and weekend work.
• Travel required during work hours throughout the Region to meetings, to conduct site visits as necessary during design; daily travel to construction sites during construction
• Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles
• Required to work in a variety of weather condition and in close proximity to high speed traffic

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications
Civil Engineering Project Manager I

• Six years of full-time professional work experience in construction project management.

OR

• A Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, engineering technology or other field of study closely related to the duties of this position.
• AND two years of full-time professional work experience in construction project management.

Substitutions:

• Graduate college or university coursework beyond a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, engineering technology or other field of study closely related to the duties of this position may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Civil Engineering Project Manager II

• Seven years of full-time professional work experience in construction project management.

OR

• A Bachelor's Degree from and accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, engineering technology or other field of study closely related to the duties of this position.
• AND three years of full-time professional work experience in construction project management.

Substitutions:

• Graduate college or university coursework beyond a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, engineering technology or other field of study closely related to the duties of this position may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

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.
  
• A current valid driver's license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications
Theexceptional applicantwill possess proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

• 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;
• Working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
• Experience with transportation engineering construction and/or design projects;
• Consultant/contract management experience;
• Some experience with the CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, CDOT Construction Manual, CDOT Design Manual, CDOT M&S Standard Plans, CDOT Field Materials Manual, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) ,and Method of Handling Traffic;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
• Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Leadership experience;
• Experience providing mentoring, training and/or supervision;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and project switching ability;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Gmail and Google Applications, Site Manager, PMWeb, LCP Tracker, B2G, Bluebeam and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

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 all coursework and degree(s) conferred, your name 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.

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.

Notifications:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "" and "" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
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 the comparative 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.

Employment Screening
If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with "Info Cubic".

Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.

The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes: social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atunder Rules.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran's status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

ADAAA Accommodations
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 HR Specialist Name at Email Address or call Phone Number.

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.
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f you are a current or previous State of Colorado classified employee, please provide your Employee Identification Number (EID) in order to verify your current or previous employment. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, that the degree was awarded and on what date, and the type and name of the degree. 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 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.Have you included your transcript(s) or official credential evaluation report as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes, I am using education to qualify and have attached my transcripts or official NACES credential evaluation report.
• No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
• I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to LynnR.Livingston@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.

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Please describe your construction project management experience. Include the names of employer(s) where you performed these duties and the dates of employment (mo/yr - mo//yr) Please do not write, "See Resume"
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A cover letter and chronological resume are required. Cover letters and resumes must be uploaded as attachments to your online application. Cover letters and resumes will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.Did you attach a cover letter and chronological resume to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.Please note: The education, experience, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job with CDOT. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement.

• Yes
• No

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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.

• Yes
• No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference
• N/A - I am not a veteran

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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years.Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: •Autism•Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS•Blind or low vision•Cancer•Cardiovascular or heart disease•Celiac disease•Cerebral palsy•Deaf or hard of hearing •Depression or anxiety •Diabetes•Epilepsy•Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome•Intellectual disability•Missing limbs or partially missing limbs•Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkins

• Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability
• No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability
• I Don't Wish To Answer

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