Project Management Spec II or III

Texas Department of Transportation•Beaumont, TX

33d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.