Project Manager, IT Construction

Central Ohio Transit Authority•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

COTA's Project Manager, IT Construction performs highly responsible and technical work providing information technology guidance and support on construction projects. This position oversees the effective delivery of construction projects ensuring information technology needs, including networking and infrastructure support mechanisms are considered and integrated into construction projects. Performs other duties in alignment with the COTA Strategic Plan and in support of the organization's vision to Move Every Life Forward.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, information technology, computer science, or related field
six (6) years' experience managing IT related deliverables in partnership and coordination with construction partners
Experience managing an array of complex projects

Nice To Haves

specifically construction project experience, preferred
Experience with technology, network deployment and configuration, endpoint management, cyber security and system administration experience desired

Responsibilities

Serves as the Information Technology liaison for internal COTA construction team, Innovation and Technology division, third-party construction agencies and construction technology partners; build and maintain professional working relationships with COTA Construction Services, COTA IT, and third-party construction partners
Develops and implements departmental policies, procedures, and standards to be applied towards the design, selection, integration and implementation of information technology projects
Monitor construction project scope, schedules, deliverables, risks, and issues to identify where/how/when and what Innovation and Technology resources are needed to fulfill project goals, deliverables and expectations
Identify IT specific needs/requirements on a portfolio of construction projects
Facilitate the procurement of required technology for a particular construction project, including working with Innovation & Technology leadership to identify preferred solutions/designs, identifying the equipment required and insuring the procurement lifecycle of the equipment
Manage the Technology timelines and allocation of resources to accomplish the work
Coordinate the prioritization, activation and coordination of Innovation and Technology resources
Attend weekly construction project OACMs (Owner, Architect, Contractor Meetings) and report back to COTA IT on any additional COTA IT resources needed for the project
Keeps leadership team informed of all situations relating to or impacting successful completion of information technology projects
Acts as Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager for projects to ensure the third-party contractor performs work at a quality level that meets COTA's requirements
Identify and raise risks/issues to Innovation and Technology leadership and COTA Construction team leadership
Provide ongoing status reporting to Innovation & Technology, Construction leadership and project stakeholders that includes scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, resources, risks, issues and decision tracking; utilize standardized reporting (COTA PMO Standards) for all tracking and reporting in Acuity PPM to facilitate all PM activity, including project definition, project documentation and project status reporting
Provide documentation and training during construction completion as needed to the Innovation and Technology Team
Review design drawings for compliance with COTA IT standards