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Role Description

The Project Management Specialist is a key resource for large and complex statewide critical transportation projects, focusing on the development and delivery of projects identified as actual or potential major projects (e.g., Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT’s) largest (often $500M+), most complex, highest priority projects, often exceeding $1 billion).

• Projects have statewide significance.
• Development and delivery methods are unique within the department.
• Requires significant monitoring, coordinating, and assigning appropriate resources.
• Ensures coordination with Region and Transportation Service Center (TSC) staff, the Bureau of Finance and Contract Services Division (CSD), and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
• Works closely with Region, TSC, and Central Office staff during development and delivery phases.
• Researches major project delivery methods and requirements.
• Develops and maintains guidelines and standards.
• Functions as a statewide resource on major project delivery procedures.
• Administers projects and program areas in entirety within the agency as a technical expert.
• Works in close coordination with various Senior Project Managers (SPMs) within the Office.
• Mentors and trains staff within the Office.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor of science degree in engineering.
• Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Transportation Engineer, including:
• Two years equivalent to a Transportation Engineer P11
• One year equivalent to a Transportation Engineer 12 or Transportation Engineer Licensed 12.

Requirements

• Possess a registered professional engineering license as required by the State of Michigan.
• If applicable, attach a copy of your official college transcripts and/or foreign degree evaluation with your application.
• Applicants who possess foreign degrees must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents.

Benefits

• Remote work and alternate work schedule requests may be considered based on operational needs.
• All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment.
• Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.