Construction Project Manager, Senior

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview:

Ideal candidate will be able to manage 6-8 employees and $50 million dollars worth of work. We are looking for someone that can manage projects/teams in the Bluffton/Marion area.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $75,010.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Project Planning and Execution (Project Management)
  • Develop and execute comprehensive complex large-sized construction project plans, and methods ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, schedules, and resource allocation.
  • Make task and overtime assignments for highway technicians and project supervisors.
  • Create and maintain detailed construction project documentation, including contracts, permits, progress reports, pay quantities, and pay estimates on the project.
  • Attend meetings, workshops, and/or conferences related to construction.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
  • Resolve field issues and coordinate activities between the contractor, agency, and stakeholders.
  • Communicate with all project stakeholders, including local property owners, government officials, and the public.
• Technical Expertise
  • Provide guidance and technical expertise to ensure that the project is constructed according to plans, within budgetary constraints, and in compliance with the agency’s expectations.
  • Ensure contractor complies with all State and Federal policies and work practices.
• Develop and manage project budgets exceeding $25 million, ensuring accountability and cost-effectiveness
• Creates and negotiates change orders, with approval authority.
• Prepare documentation related to contractor claims for additional payment.
• Monitor project expenses and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality.
• Risk Management, Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
  • Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact.
  • Proactively address and resolve project-related field issues and coordinate activities between the contractor, agency, and stakeholders, ensuring minimum disruption to project timelines.
  • Approve or reject the work of contractors and subcontractors on the project.
• Leadership and Team Development
  • May recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
  • May set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Some essential functions of this position may be performed onsite at the agency’s worksite or other assigned worksites while some essential functions of this position may be eligible for work from home authorization in accordance with policy. Remote work authorization is not automatic and is dependent upon operational needs and agency approval.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential…