Permits Project Manager - Durango

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Permits Project Manager, classified as Project Manager I, works on CDOT Region 5’s Traffic and Safety Team, which provides traffic engineering services, manages access and utility permit programs, and delivers traffic signing, striping, and electrical work in southwest Colorado. The position provides engineering design oversight and construction project management for permit and traffic engineering projects, while overseeing compliance with applicable codes, permits, and project requirements. The role serves as a subject matter expert on State Highway Access Code (SHAC) access permits, utility and special-use permits, state statutes, and related rules and policies. It evaluates proposals and field information, prepares permits and appropriate terms and conditions, coordinates with permittees and project stakeholders, and manages construction on access and utility/special-use permit projects region-wide. The position also serves as a CDOT point of contact for assigned projects, documents project phases, and may coordinate projects of statewide significance as they enter the region. Work is primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexible hours available. After training, the position will likely follow a hybrid schedule combining office and remote work. Travel throughout southwest Colorado is required, with occasional overnight travel. The position involves field work around hazardous materials and heavy traffic, in hot and cold weather and on variable terrain; lifting up to 50 pounds and operating CDOT vehicles are also required.

Requirements

At least 7 years of full-time professional experience in project management, construction management, business administration, transportation management, engineering, planning, public administration, or other work related to the position’s major duties; this must include at least 3 years of comprehensive project management involving project planning, financing, management, and/or design and construction, including developing scopes, schedules, and budgets and evaluating and monitoring project performance.
Alternatively, a combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years. Relevant coursework from an accredited college or university and qualifying comprehensive project management experience may be considered.
Experience used to meet the qualifications must be fully documented in the work experience section of the application; part-time experience is prorated.
A current valid driver’s license is required for positions requiring operation of a state or personal motor vehicle to perform essential functions.
Must pass pre-employment screening, which may include social security number trace, criminal and public court records checks, educational records checks, and driving records checks.
Ability to travel throughout southwest Colorado, including occasional overnight travel.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work around hazardous materials and heavy traffic, work in hot and cold weather and on variable terrain, and operate CDOT vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success performing the duties listed in the job description.
State service experience related to the position’s duties.
High standards of work and personal ethics and integrity.
Knowledge of and experience with transportation and multimodal design and construction projects.
Strong customer service skills and ability to work with professionals, consultants, stakeholders, and staff while being sensitive to their needs and priorities.
Ability to adapt communication style to diverse individuals and groups.
Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with permitting programs and projects.
Experience with project tracking and preparing project reports.
Knowledge of and experience reading and interpreting engineering project plans.
Knowledge of and experience managing contracts.
Knowledge of state fiscal, procurement, and contracting rules.
Knowledge of and experience reading and applying policies and federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to planning, development, and project clearance.
Knowledge of and experience with the State Highway Access Code, CDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, CDOT Design Manual, CDOT Construction Manual, CDOT Materials Manual, and Project Special Provisions.
Experience reviewing and analyzing information to assess efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
Strong reasoning, analytical, decision-making, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment and work under tight deadlines while adapting to changing assignments.
Initiative in solving problems innovatively; self-motivation and ability to motivate a team toward a shared goal.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Negotiation skills and ability to build consensus and find mutually acceptable solutions.
Passion for safety and community enhancement.
Familiarity with CDOT systems such as SAP, PM Web, OnBase, Bluebeam, and ProjectWise.
Familiarity with project management software and fluency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and SAP, with the ability to learn other software systems quickly.

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert on SHAC access permits, utility and special-use permits, state statutes, and other rules, policies, and guidelines related to state highway permits by reviewing and analyzing proposals.
Prepare permits based on information from permittees, evaluations, field data, and collaboration with the Permits Manager and Permit Engineer.
Specify appropriate terms and conditions for access permits and utility or special-use permits.
Attend permit-related on-site meetings with landowners, contractors, and design engineers to determine permit construction requirements.
Conduct pre-design and pre-construction meetings.
Answer day-to-day construction and design questions as CDOT’s point of contact for assigned projects.
Prepare written correspondence and communicate with permit applicants about SHAC standards, Utility Accommodation Code requirements, CDOT policies, permit requirements, approvals, denials, and potential design waivers.
Serve as Staff Authority for projects and coordinate projects of statewide significance as they enter the region.
Document all phases of each project in an organized manner.
Manage construction on access and utility or special-use permit projects throughout the region.
Visit proposed access locations to observe traffic patterns and driver behavior and take measurements for evaluations.
Obtain field inspection data from maintenance personnel.
Perform other duties as assigned.