Research Project Manager
State of Utah Office of the Governor•Taylorsville, UT
•$47 - $74•Hybrid
About The Position
The Utah Department of Transportation's Research and Innovation Division is seeking a driven engineer to manage transportation research projects from inception to implementation. Key responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams and external researchers, managing project scope, schedule, and budget, and communicating results through effective work plans, training, and outreach. Apply today to help us Keep Utah Moving!
Requirements
- Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Utah.
- Two (2) years of engineering experience following licensure as a PE.
- Apply engineering principles, standard specifications, and logic to analyze technical data, solve problems, and support sound decision-making.
- Administer procurements and manage research projects and contracts to ensure quality deliverables within scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead and collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams, leveraging group dynamics to accomplish strategic goals and incremental tasks.
- Communicate complex ideas clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms to diverse stakeholders.
- Utilize standard office software, electronic file management tools, and online platforms to organize workload and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Preferences may be given to those with experience in project management.
Responsibilities
- Interact with UDOT Division and technical staff to assess and prioritize research needs, solicit participation on technical advisory committees, and facilitate implementation.
- Guide development of RFQs, evaluate proposals, score submittments, select academic researchers and other consultants, review work plans, and negotiate contract details.
- Manage research project contracts including scope, schedule, and budget.
- Coordinate the review of reports from research consultants by project technical advisory committees.
- Schedule update meetings and communicate regularly with research consultants, project champions, and technical advisory committees on the status of the research.
- Plan for implementation of research results with research project champions.
- Prepare written and oral reports and newsletter articles summarizing research activities.
- Conduct literature searches and basic synthesis studies based on research problem statements and UDOT leader requests.
Benefits
- Competitive Career Service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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