Transportation Project Support Services Manager - Denver

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　　Transportation Project Support Services Manager - Denver

　　Salary

　　$100,620.00 - $151,200.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Denver, CO

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　HAA-50000237-01/24

　　Department

　　Department of Transportation

　　Division

　　Chief Engineer's Office

　　Opening Date

　　01/24/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/6/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

　　FLSA

　　Determined by Position

　　Primary Physical Work Address

　　2829 W. Howard Place, Denver, CO 80204

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Department Information

　　This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

　　This position is not covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).

　　New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

　　About CDOT

　　Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page (https://www.codot.gov/topcontent/employment/overview.html) to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits) package!

　　CDOT for All

　　CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

　　Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

　　The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.

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　　Description of Job

　　About the Work Unit

　　The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is filling a Transportation Project Support Services Manager position in our Denver Headquarters location. Project Support Services encompasses the Program Reporting and Transparency Office (PRTO), Alternative Delivery Services, Construction Engineering Services, and Project Development Services. Project Support Services is responsible for developing standards, procedures, and statewide programs, as well as providing assistance and expertise for statewide consistency regarding CDOT’s Capital Construction Program.

　　About the Position

　　As the Transportation Project Support Services Manager, you will be responsible for a wide scope of complex programs through subordinate supervisors. Areas that you will oversee include project reporting and transparency, alternative delivery services such as Construction Manager / General Contractor (CM/GC), construction engineering, engineering estimates and market analysis, engineering standards and specifications, design engineering and CADD services, engineering cost estimating services, Local Agency support, right-of-way acquisition, outdoor advertising, and railroad and utilities services.

　　Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

　　Oversee multiple work units, providing leadership, direction, and guidance in developing, delivering, and executing the goals of each program;

　　Supervise four subordinate supervisors and one program assistant;

　　Develop plans, goals, and objectives for personnel based on the Chief Engineer’s and other CDOT Executive Management’s top priorities;

　　Work with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders related to CDOT’s Capital Construction Program in situations that may be controversial and politically sensitive;

　　Guide the integration of program reporting and transparency techniques into existing CDOT processes;

　　Collaborate on the development and reporting of the CDOT 10-Year Plan and the outward-facing dashboard for SB 23-268 compliance;

　　Guide the PMWeb Steering Committee for both PMWeb preconstruction and construction platforms;

　　Ensure uniform understanding and approach of construction administration procedures, including quality assurance and technical training;

　　Ensure consistency in the development of multi-modal transportation plans, specifications, and estimates; railroad coordination; and utilities coordination;

　　Ensure uniform understanding and approach of inclusive right-of-way procedures and local agency administration procedures;

　　Provide expertise in alternative delivery methods at the state level with professional engineering firms and organizations, the construction industry, local agencies, and federal agencies;

　　Represent CDOT in public hearings and/or public meetings; officially defend CDOT’s position and/or actions by testifying before a court of law as an expert witness;

　　Guide and direct staff based on Executive Management, Transportation Commission, and/or FHWA policy and intent; when requested by policy makers, explain Project Support Services practices and how they support CDOT/FHWA policies;

　　Arbitrate technical engineering differences of opinion between FHWA, CDOT, and Local Agencies; approve the solution that best supports CDOT’s mission of providing the best possible transportation system for Colorado;

　　On behalf of the Chief Engineer, develop and draft responses to questions from Executive Management, Transportation Commission, state legislature, federal agencies, other state Departments of Transportation, local entities, media, and the public;

　　Manage the Mentoring Program for employee development and encourage franchise participation for the CDOT regions;

　　Serve on councils, task forces, work groups, and internal and external committees;

　　Lead the Construction Engineering Direct to Project transition and lead quarterly update meetings and outreach;

　　Other job duties as assigned.

　　Work Environment:

　　Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.

　　You may have the ability to work a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.

　　Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range.

　　Occasional overnight travel 4-6 times a year throughout Colorado and potentially out-of-state for conferences.

　　Operates in a politically sensitive environment.

　　Required to operate CDOT vehicles.

　　Position is located at CDOT Headquarters in Denver.

　　Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field related to highway or transportation engineering, transportation planning, business or public administration, construction management, or another field of study closely related to the job duties.

　　AND at least 6 years of full-time professional experience in leading and directing highway or bridge design and construction programs/projects at a level that significantly impacted the success or services of a corporate or public entity. This experience MUST include at least 2 years of experience in all of the following:

　　Setting and executing goals and objectives for a complex, diverse program

　　Developing and managing a significant budget

　　Allocating resources to achieve program objectives and goals, and

　　Strategic planning

　　Direct supervision of professional staff.

　　Substitutions:

　　Additional experience in leading and directing highway or bridge design and construction programs/projects will substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for year basis.

　　A graduate degree in one of the fields of study listed above will substitute for the required general experience on a year-for-year basis, but will not substitute for the 2 years of specific experience.

　　Please Note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

　　College Transcripts: If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

　　Conditions of Employment

　　Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers, and Professional Land Surveyors.

　　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.

　　A current valid driver’s license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Transportation Engineering Manager and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following:

　　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;

　　Current, valid, Colorado Professional Engineer License;

　　At least 8-10 years of full-time professional experience in leading and directing highway or bridge design and construction programs/projects at a level that significantly impacted the success or services of a corporate or public entity

　　Comprehensive knowledge and experience in public and/or private management of a multimillion-dollar program/organization;

　　Comprehensive knowledge and experience with highway construction and design, and project delivery;

　　Knowledge of CDOT Project Delivery Manual, Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications, M&S Standards Book, and Project First Initiative;

　　Thorough knowledge of federal, state and local regulations within a transportation context;

　　Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups;

　　Experience effectively implementing human resource management including recruitment, selection, training, mentoring, performance appraisal, recognition and management, in order to ensure employees are treated fairly and Division objectives are achieved;

　　Adapting leadership styles to various situations, modeling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness and respect for individuals by applying these values daily;

　　Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive;

　　Ability to work with the general public, professionals, consultants and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;

　　Ability to foster and maintain excellent working relationships with Colorado Contractor's Association and American Consulting Engineers Council;

　　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;

　　Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;

　　Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability;

　　Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem-solving ability;

　　Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;

　　Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills;

　　Strong writing skills for drafting presentations, reports, work plans, etc.;

　　Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;

　　Passion for safety;

　　Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;

　　Project management and project scheduling experience is a plus;

　　Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

　　Supplemental Information

　　Applicant Checklist

　　Complete Applications must include the following documents:

　　A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement)

　　A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)

　　A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.

　　A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.

　　If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

　　If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

　　Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

　　Notifications:

　　All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "[email protected]" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.

　　The Hiring Process:

　　All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.

　　Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.

　　Part, or all, of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.

　　Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.

　　A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

　　Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement

　　If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion, or reinstatement applicant.

　　Employment Screening

　　If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well as an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic.”

　　Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, a Division of Orange Tree, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com and www.OrangeTreeScreening.com. Info Cubic is located at 7275 Ohms Lane, Minneapolis, MN 55439, and can be reached at 877.360.4636 or 888.222.0667.

　　The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.

　　Appeal Rights

　　If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ([email protected]), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

　　Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

　　The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

　　Discrimination and/or harassment against any person is prohibited because of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran’s status, marital status, gender identity or any other protected class recognized under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA). This applies to all employment decisions.

　　ADAAA Accommodations

　　CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Erin Hardin at [email protected].

　　Former State Employees

　　Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.

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