Project Manager Job at State of Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island Providence, RI 02903
$157,931 - $174,490 a year
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to be responsible forthe implementation and management of the Transportation Capital Program; to be responsible for delivering the State's Transportation Capital Program within scope, on schedule and within budget; to be responsible for quality assurance on capital projects; to coordinate program activities with other functional units and financial programs, ensuring overall cohesiveness among units and staff which support these efforts; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the administrative direction of the Director of Transportation and Chief Operating Officer with wide latitude for the exercise of authority, initiative and independent judgment in the formulation of policy and program procedures; work is subject to review through consultations and written reports for satisfactory performance and conformance with applicable laws, policies, codes, directives, rules and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Plans, assigns, coordinates, directs and reviews the work of an administrative, management, professional, technical and clerical staff assigned to assist.
Illustrative Examples of Work Performed
Within the Department of Transportation (DOT), to be responsible for the implementation and management of the Transportation Capital Program; to be responsible for delivering the State's Transportation Capital Program within scope, on schedule and within budget; to be responsible for quality assurance on capital projects; to coordinate program activities with other functional units and financial programs, ensuring overall cohesiveness among units and staff which support these efforts; and to do related work as required.
To be responsible for assisting the Director of Transportation and Chief Operating Officer by directing capital project management, including major transportation infrastructure design, construction, and preservation.
To be responsible for making specific recommendations to the Director and Chief Operating Officer regarding the allocation and obligation of various project funds, planning for specific infrastructure repair and construction projects, have oversight for the administration of contracts and field operations, guide the project teams and interface closely with other national, regional and local transportation agencies; to ensure that all project support; quality assurance/control are carried out in an effective manner in support of asset management principals.
To be responsible for recommending the establishment or revision of the Departmental policies governing the design, engineering, construction, land survey, project permitting and materials work.
To be responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison with intra-departmental personnel, other State governmental agencies, Federal agencies, public utilities, trade organizations, and private concerns regarding design, engineering, construction and rehabilitation projects.
To plan, organize and direct the assignments of work to project teams through established supervision; to monitor and guide work progress, review work plans and specifications, and review work for comprehensiveness, completeness, technical accuracy and compliance with standards, codes, policies, laws, rules and regulations and Department directives.
To develop budget and schedule systems, monitor budget and schedule performance and report performance variations.
To be responsible for establishing program objectives, goals, and priorities and determine operating policies and implementation methods, within the context of overall Department of Transportation’s policies and guidelines.
To ensure conformance with all relevant laws, regulations, standards, codes, practices, policies, and procedures.
To confer with and advise state officials at the highest level on a variety of issues, policies, programs, and executive initiatives.
To promote a culture that prioritizes customer service innovation, quality, and efficiency.
To represent the Director of Transportation and/or Chief Operating Officer at various meetings and events, or as his/her designee to various boards or commissions and to provide executive leadership in the development of departmental policies and objectives.
To ensure the proper management systems, policies and personnel are in place to carry out his or her official duties.
To provide proper supervision of the project management staff, construction staff, materials staff, performance management staff, survey, cultural and utility staff.
To do related work as required.
Required Qualifications for Appointment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering theory and its application to project management, design, engineering, construction, land, and research management; a thorough knowledge of federal, and State regulations, codes .and standards for construction materials, methods and costs; a thorough knowledge of the standards and specification for planning, design, materials testing, and construction programs; a thorough knowledge of federally-compliant project and contract management methodologies, practices and procedures; extensive skills in conducting design studies and systems analyses, planning, scheduling, managing and supervising construction projects design work and resolving design problems; extensive skills in evaluating design concepts, quality-cost factors, and projected system requirements and development; the ability to coordinate multi-project activities involving a variety of personnel, agencies, consultants and utilities; the ability to coordinate the work activities with other internal functional units and external agencies and organizations; a knowledge of alternative project delivery methods, including public-private partnerships; must possess superior oral and written communication skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, other government agencies, and the public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Education: Graduation from a college of recognized standing with a degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Architecture, Engineering or a closely related field; and Experience: Extensive employment in a highly responsible professional position involving capital asset management or transportation engineering applying engineering principles, practices, techniques, and project management within a large private or governmental setting. Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
Experience in a Project Management Supervisory role strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Federal and State compliance regulations preferred.
Ability to multi-task.
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