Project Management Specialist

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$54,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is seeking a Project Management Specialist for its Financial Assistance Division, Engineering Section. The agency manages, monitors, plans for, and finances Oklahoma’s water resources and infrastructure. The position is located at 3800 Classen Boulevard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and has a 12-month trial period. Extensive fieldwork, training, and conference attendance, including extended-day and overnight travel, are required. The role plans, coordinates, manages, and implements infrastructure projects funded through loan and grant programs. The incumbent independently manages assigned projects and coordinates technical reviews, construction oversight, and stakeholder activities, applying project management principles and program requirements to monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with funding, contractual, and regulatory requirements. The position provides technical and program assistance to project owners, consulting engineers, applicants, and other stakeholders. The posted annual salaries are $54,000 for Project Management Specialist II, $58,500 for Project Management Specialist III, and $70,000 for Project Management Specialist IV. Pay is based on education, experience, and availability and is generally within the stated range. A resume and college transcript must be uploaded.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, construction management, project management, public administration, environmental science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in project management, infrastructure development, construction administration, or a related scientific or technical discipline; or four years of experience in project management or a combination of education and experience.
Ability to analyze project requirements, interpret technical and regulatory information, monitor schedules and budgets, communicate clearly in writing and verbally, prepare presentations, and establish effective working relationships with agency staff, public officials, consulting engineers, contractors, and project owners.
Ability to travel for extensive fieldwork, training, and conference attendance, including extended-day and overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of project management principles, infrastructure development, construction administration, project budgeting and scheduling, contract documents, applicable regulatory requirements, and publicly funded infrastructure programs.
Skills coordinating technical reviews, monitoring project performance, evaluating project documentation, identifying and resolving issues, managing competing priorities, and communicating with diverse stakeholders.
PMP, Scrum, Agile, Lean, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Relevant certifications or experience with water and wastewater infrastructure; preference may be given for these qualifications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage infrastructure projects funded through loan and grant programs, including the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Bond Loan, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs.
Coordinate review and approval of engineering reports, plans and specifications, addenda, change orders, bidding documents, and construction contracts for compliance with applicable requirements.
Develop project and system descriptions for funding programs and coordinate planning-document reviews with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality and agency environmental specialists.
Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risks to ensure requirements and deadlines are met.
Coordinate construction oversight, including site inspections, review of project progress, and processing disbursement requests.
Communicate and coordinate with public officials, board members, project owners, consulting engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to address project issues and facilitate project completion.
Provide program and technical assistance to applicants and stakeholders, gather information needed to develop projects, represent the agency at public meetings, and present information about agency programs and requirements.
Maintain project documentation, prepare reports, and monitor compliance throughout the project life cycle.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual benefit allowance of up to $21,934 to help cover employee and family insurance premiums.
Comprehensive insurance plans with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Pathfinder Defined Contribution retirement plan with an employer match.
OPERS Defined Benefit Plan available for reenrollment to employees enrolled before November 1, 2015.
Paid annual leave of 15 to 25 days depending on years of service.
Sick leave accrued at 15 days per year.
Eleven paid holidays annually.
Employee discounts with various vendors and companies.
Longevity payments beginning at two years of service.
Thrive well-being program for Oklahoma State employees.