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Traffic Safety Project Manager
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Traffic Safety Project Manager
Salary
$70,140.00 - $98,160.00 Annually
Location
Denver, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
HAA-50135614-03/25
Department
Department of Transportation
Division
Chief Engineer's Office
Opening Date
03/19/2025
Closing Date
4/9/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
Primary Physical Work Address
2829 W Howard Place, Denver, CO 80204
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
angelita.sims@state.co.us
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
Applications will be considered from residents of Colorado.
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 thePublic 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 current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
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Description of Job
About the Work Unit
About the Traffic Safety and Engineering Branch
The Mission of the Traffic Safety and Engineering Services branch is to strategically reduce traffic crashes and resulting deaths, injuries, and property damage; and to improve the flow of traffic through application of traffic engineering principles. Our branch exists to support CDOT's five regions, our headquarters divisions, and the greater transportation community in Colorado and the nation to achieve the safest and best operating transportation system possible for our customers. Our diverse team of problem solvers - made up of engineers, technicians, data professionals and support staff - provide services and consultation to our regions in many traffic engineering, operations, and safety areas.
About the Safety Performance and Engineering Unit
The Safety Performance and Engineering Unit (SPE), part of the Traffic Safety and Engineering Services branch, is dedicated to supporting the implementation of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). This unit is responsible for providing safety oversight within CDOT, regularly briefing leaders on SHSP implementation, leading the development of an annual statewide transportation safety conference, and facilitating coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
The SPE unit plays a crucial role in informing CDOT's strategic planning and decision-making processes by developing tools that effectively measure, analyze, forecast, and communicate safety performance.
About the Position
The Safety Performance and Engineering Unit project manager position will handle the unit’s consultant contracts and serve as a negotiator and liaison between internal staff and external resources (e.g. consultants, partner units/branches/agencies, etc).
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Determine the business needs, and develop scope, objectives, schedule, budget and deliverables;
Create scopes, independent work-hour and cost estimates, and schedules for projects; Negotiate these items with consultant representatives/project managers;
Manage tasks, schedule, budget, quality, and risks throughout the duration of the project;
Responsible for the timely and accurate review and approval of invoices;
Review outlines, drafts, or other interim versions of project deliverables for quality and alignment with project objectives and goals;
Provide edits to consultants and, as needed, set up meetings to discuss objectives and expectations;
Document lessons learned, summary reports, and communicate project issues and accomplishments with various levels of leadership;
Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment to promote collaboration and support among involved individuals/teams;
Organize periodic check-ins between members of internal and consultant/external teams;
Track progress on the project toward overall objectives; At key intervals/milestones, guide direction of the project’s tasks and objectives to ensure deliverables will meet the goals of the project, the branch, and CDOT;
Organize collaborative meetings between the internal team and key stakeholders/partners for the project;
Communicate the impacts of the project to others involved, and seek input on project direction/goals and opportunities to work together toward common goals and/or with common resources;
Document meeting minutes and other conversations with consultants/vendors or stakeholders, including key topics, decisions made, and action items;
Communicate project progress with various stakeholders at differing leadership levels;
Cross-train on other functions of the unit to include the following areas: access management program, safety circuit rider, advancing transportation safety initiative, and safety data analysis;
Assist peers in seeking areas of improvement that may not be initially apparent which will lead to consistent process improvement and forward-thinking throughout the team;
Depending on the project needs, conduct public outreach via web updates, email newsletters, surveys, webinars, town halls, etc. Work with CDOT’s office of communications to adhere to policies and best practices, including branding and accessibility guidelines. If any outreach is conducted by the consultant, facilitate cooperation with CDOT’s office of communications and adherence to applicable standards and guidelines
Other job duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday with the opportunity for flexible work hours.
Position has a hybrid schedule with a combination of in-office and remote work.
Occasional in-state overnight travel for meetings or conferences.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Experience Only:
At least 7 years of full-time professional experience in project management, construction management, transportation management, business administration, financing, engineering, planning, public administration, or other work related to the major duties of this position, which included:
At least 3 years of experience in project management where the primary purpose was planning, financing, management, and/or design and construction of projects which included all of the following:
developing project scopes
schedules
budgets
evaluating and monitoring project performance
OR
Education and Experience:
A combination of relevant education and experience equal to at least 7 years.
Education from an accredited college or university with coursework in project management, transportation management, business administration, financing, engineering, planning, public administration, or another field of study related to the duties of this position will be considered.
Full-time professional experience in project management where the primary purpose was planning, financing, management, and/or design and construction of projects which included all of the following:
developing project scopes
schedules
budgets
evaluating and monitoring project performance
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 an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official 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
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.
Preferred Qualifications
The exceptional applicant will be an experienced Project 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.
Knowledge and experience with projects.
Strong customer service skills; ability to partner with professionals, consultants, stakeholders and staff, with sensitivity to their needs and priorities. Ability to adapt communication style to diverse individuals/groups.
Experience with project tracking and preparing project reports.
Knowledge and experience managing contracts.
Knowledge of State fiscal, procurement, contracting rules.
Knowledge and experience in reading and policies and federal/state/local laws and regulations relative to planning, and development of projects
Experience reviewing and analyzing information to determine overall efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable rules/regulations.
Excellent reasoning, analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills.
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.
Self-motivated and ability to motivate a team to achieve a common goal. Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
Negotiation skills with individuals and/or groups to find mutually acceptable solutions; building consensus through give and take.
A passion for safety and community enhancement.
Possess a PMP or related certification
Familiarity with software systems utilized by CDOT such as SAP and OnBase,
Familiarity with project management software and fluency with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Calendar, Meet), MS Office, MS Project, and SAP.
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.
Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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 " info@governmentjobs.com " 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. 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 ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), 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 Angelita Sims atangelita.sims@state.co.us (emily.harp@state.co) or call 303-757-9225.
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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The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution requires that applicants for State of Colorado positions be Colorado residents at the time the application is submitted. Are you a current resident of the State of Colorado who can provide proof of Colorado residency?
Yes
No
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If you are a current or previous State of Colorado employee, please list your Employee Identification Number (EID), dates of employment, and classifications for all State of Colorado Departments or institutes of Higher Education for which you have worked. Your EID begins with 997 and is nine digits long. Please do not enter your Social Security Number. If not, please state "N/A".
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Have you been subject to disciplinary action in the last three years of your work experience? If so, please provide details of that disciplinary action. If not, please state "N/A".
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Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application. In the space below, please provide an explanation as to why the prior termination or resignation should NOT disqualify your application from the current position. If this does not apply to you, please put "N/A".
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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. Unofficial copies are acceptable, but they must show the name of the school, your name, completed coursework/credit hours, and if applicable that the degree was awarded and the type and name of the degree. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential report must be an official report. Failure to provide a transcript or official 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. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Have you included your transcript(s) as an attachment to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
No, I have not attached transcripts to my application because I am using experience to meet the minimum qualifications.
Yes, I have attached my transcript(s) or official credential evaluation report that will be used to verify whether or not I meet the education requirement as announced
I have requested my transcripts from my college/university and will email them to angelita.sims@state.co.us within 5 business days of the close date of the job announcement.
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A resume and a cover letter are required for your application to be complete. Your cover letter should describe how your experience aligns with the minimum qualifications and exceptional candidate section of this announcement. Documents must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Documents will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement. Please note that you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Did you attach a resume and a cover letter to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
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No
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If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214 is required. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application. Did you attach a copy of your DD214 to your application? If not, you may go back and do so now.
Yes
No - I am a veteran, but I do not qualify for veterans' preference
N/A - I am not a veteran
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The requirement for this position is seven (7) years of full-time professional experience in project management, construction management, transportation management, business administration, financing, engineering, planning, public administration, or other work related to the major duties of this position * including at least 3 years of experience in comprehensive project management where the primary purpose was the planning, financing, management, and/or design and construction of projects. Please describe how your experience meets this requirement(Please include in your description where and when you gained this experience. If you are substituting college or university coursework for part of this experience, mention that here as well).
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Describe specifically your experience developing and negotiating project scopes/statements of work. This could include determining business needs, drafting a scope of work, editing scopes provided by consultants/contractors/clients, negotiating scopes with consultants/contractors/clients, contract/scope amendments, establishing criteria for deliverables, etc.
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Describe specifically your experience in developing and monitoring project schedules. This could include creating gantt charts, establishing project milestones, determining project float, handling delays, etc.
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Describe specifically your experience in developing and monitoring project budgets. This could include establishing a project budget, negotiating with a consultant/contractor/client, requesting quotes from multiple vendors, creating and/or validating cost estimates, approving invoices and/or project expenses, change orders, etc.
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Describe specifically your experience evaluating and monitoring project performance. This could include inspecting physical improvements (such as in construction) or reviewing written project deliverables (such as engineering plans, studies, documents, etc.). Please describe how you evaluated whether expectations were met, and if not, how that was communicated and remedied.
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CDOT-Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability We are a federal contractor or subcontractor required by law to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We are also required to measure our progress toward having at least 7% of our workforce be individuals with disabilities. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer will be maintained confidentially and not be seen by selecting officials or anyone else involved in making personnel decisions. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way, regardless of whether you have self-identified in the past. For more information about this form or the equal employment obligations of federal contractors under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, visit the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp. You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: • Autism • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or HIV/AIDS • Blind or low vision • Cancer • Cardiovascular or heart disease • Celiac disease • Cerebral palsy • Deaf or hard of hearing • Depression or anxiety • Diabetes • Epilepsy • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, or irritable bowel syndrome • Intellectual disability • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs • Nervous system condition for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, or Multiple sclerosis (MS) • Psychiatric condition, for example, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, or major depression
Yes, I Have A Disability, Or Have A History/Record Of Having A Disability
No, I Don't Have A Disability, Or A History/Record Of Having A Disability
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