Project Manager Associate - State of Indiana : Job Details

Work for IndianaBegin 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. Mostimportantly, 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:This position is essential in the overall Project Management group for the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT). You will be responsible for the delivery of Capital Program projects that are essential to maintain the roads and bridges districtwide. This position manages approximately 100 projects across the 5-year capital program. Additionally, you will work with local stakeholders to ensure projects meet expectations and minimize impacts on the traveling public. The project manager associate works daily to ensure all federal regulations on projects are being met to maximize the use of federal funds. Coordination of project milestones such as NEPA, Right of Way, Utility, and Railroad is essential to ensure projects remain on schedule for letting in the best quality. The project manager associate oversees design assignments ensuring all submittals are submitted timely, meeting the districts scope and INDOT's budget requirements.Location:This position is located in INDOT's LaPorte District, Capital Management Division.Salary:This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.A Day in the Life:The essential functions of this role are as follows:* Manage project team through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements.* Complete the scope of work ensuring INDOT's quality, financial, risk management and policy expectations are met.* Review overall work progress and technical performance on the project.* Communicate efforts during project delivery to ensure project success.* Review and understand all functional (ROW, environmental, design, utility, etc.) requirements to ensure clear expectations and establish predictable workloads.* Facilitate cross-functional engagement with design and construction.The job profile 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 with or without notice.This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.What You'll Need for Success:You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:* Four (4) years of project management experience OR Associate's Degree and two (2) years of project management experience OR Bachelor's Degree.* Successful completion of Purdue's Project Management Essentials Course after 12 months but before 24 months of employment* Ability to manage projects of low, moderate complexity and dollar value, generally