Transit and Mobility Grants Project Manager - Denver

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

30d•Hybrid

About The Position

As one of CDOT's Transit and Mobility Grants Project Managers, classified as Project Manager I, you will manage, monitor, and implement transit projects that are a direct result of the division's planning process. This includes ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, offering technical assistance, processing requests for payment, providing project level guidance, and reporting out on project progress.

Requirements

At least 7 years of full-time professional work experience in public administration, business administration, engineering, environmental science, urban planning, finance, accounting, political science, communication, or other work related to the major duties of this position which included 3 years of experience with a primary focus on any of the following:
Grants administration (federal or state grants preferred)
Project management (developing scope, schedule, budget and evaluating/monitoring performance)
Transportation or transit planning
A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years.
Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in public administration, business administration, engineering, environmental science, urban planning, finance, accounting, political science, communication, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
Full-time professional work experience with a primary focus on any of the following will be considered:
Grants administration (federal or state grants preferred)
Project management (developing scope, schedule, budget and evaluating/monitoring performance)
Transportation or transit planning
Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with transit/transportation/mobility planning and grant administration;
In-depth knowledge of FTA and state rules and regulations including sub-award management practices and familiarity with FTA circulars for 5304, 5310, 5311, and 5339 programs;
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with transit/transportation budgeting and programming;
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with data management and reporting in relational databases;
Understanding of environmental clearances and know when to coordinate with others for FTA awarded construction projects;
Ability to develop and manage processes, establishing workflows while maximizing transparency and efficiencies;
Knowledge and experience with state contracts and price agreements;
Demonstrated success in following project management principles to deliver completed projects;
Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner;
Partnering with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;
Working with the general public, professionals, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
Effective ability to negotiate to find mutually acceptable solutions and to build consensus through give and take;
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;
Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability;
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
Ability to quickly adapt to changing assignments and priorities;
Strong ability to clearly present technical information in oral, written, and graphic forms;
Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, COTRAMS, TrAMS, and SalesForce environments/platforms, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight, administration, and technical support for all grant recipients on projects that have been issued a notice-to-proceed including, but not limited to administration, operating, mobility management, planning, rolling stock and capital equipment, capital construction, service planning, expansion and other innovative mobility opportunities.
Manage and direct adherence and compliance with all FTA and other state and federal regulations for assigned projects and agencies. This includes preparing and maintaining project documentation, monitoring, and reporting project spending and status, tracking accomplishments versus operational requirements, resolving issues and change initiatives, conducting risk analysis, contract oversight, and ensuring that all deliverables are on time and on budget.
Provide specialized expertise in deploying FTA and state transit programs and initiatives and oversee projects throughout the entire project lifecycle using established best practices, strategy, creativity, logic and established methodology.
Provide a high level of customer service to transit agencies and other grant recipients, including prompt communication, technical assistance, regulatory guidance, and liaising between agencies and CDOT or external staff
Other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts.
The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program.
Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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