Highway Project Scheduling Coordinator
About The Position
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate the development of projects in the Local Projects Section. NDOT's Local Assistance Division is responsible for managing and overseeing the expenditure of federal transportation funds on the local road systems within the communities of Nebraska. Specifically, this position facilitates project development activities, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, managing schedules, and overseeing consultant contracts. If you are organized, goal-oriented, work as part of a team, and want to help shape the future of transportation in communities across Nebraska, this position may be a great fit for you!
Requirements
- Four years post high school coursework/training in engineering, construction management/science, or computer science, AND two years of experience in pre-construction design, or technical construction, or computer science activities and procedures, to include the use of project scheduling computer applications to create and modify project schedules.
- Regular and reliable in-person attendance is required.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
- Familiarity with NDOT project delivery processes and organizational structure.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a project manager.
- Experience working in or leading a team of technical experts that assess and mitigate project scope, cost, and schedule risks.
- Experience with Clarity or another Project Management System, Open Workbench, Microsoft Suite of products, OnBase, or another Document Management System.
- Experience creating or tracking performance measures.
- Experience using data to make decisions or find trends.
- Working knowledge, training, or experience with Transportation Project Development processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage a program of 20 to 30 projects at a time and be responsible for scope, cost, and schedule.
- Be involved with every phase of projects from initiation through to construction.
- Learn the Federal and State requirements and steps to prepare a construction project for advertisement.
- Be part of the "Super team" of technical project managers assigned to oversee projects within a region.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
- Military leave
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
- 79% employer-paid health insurance plans
- Dental and vision insurance plans
- Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
- Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
- Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
- Training and Development based on your career aspirations
- Job security and stability, even during times of economic hardship
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fun, inviting teammates
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
