Project Management Specialist

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave program

Holidays: eleven paid holidays

Premium health insurance options

Job summary

Oklahoma Water Resources Board in Oklahoma City seeks a full-time Project Management Specialist to plan, coordinate, and implement infrastructure projects ensuring schedules, budgets, and objectives are met. The role requires extensive travel and on-site work at the 3800 Classen Boulevard location.

The position is part of the Financial Assistance Division, Engineering Section, and offers a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and extensive leave. On-site work only.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages infrastructure projects funded through loan and grant programs.
• Reviews engineering reports, plans, specifications, addenda, change orders, bidding documents, and contracts for compliance.
• Develops project descriptions for funding programs and coordinates reviews with agencies.
• Monitors project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risks to meet requirements.
• Oversees construction site inspections, progress reviews, and disbursement processing.
• Communicates with public officials, board members, project owners, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve issues.

Job description

Job Posting Title: Project Management Specialist

Agency: 835 Water Resources Board

Supervisory Organization: OK Water Resources Board

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date: Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation

• Project Management Specialist II (E52B) Annual Salary $54,000
• Project Management Specialist III (E52C) Annual Salary $58,500
• Project Management Specialist IV (E52D) Annual Salary $70,000

Job Description

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for, and financing the state's water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment. The agency is seeking a full-time Project Management Specialist to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Position: Project Management Specialist

Division: Financial Assistance Division

Section: Engineering

Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard; Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Work Location: This is a fully on-site position requiring in-person work at the designated job site. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available.

Trial Period: 12 months in accordance with (OAC) 260:130-19-30

Travel: Extensive fieldwork, training & conference attendance with extended day and overnight travel is required.

Benefits

• Pay Scale: $54,000 to $70,000. Pay is based on education, experience and availability but in general will be within the range listed above.
• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance: Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plans: Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%). OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
• Paid Leave: 15 days annually during the first 1-5 years of service. 18 days annually for 5-10 years of service. 20 days annually for 10-20 years of service. 25 days annually for over 20 years of service. Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Holidays: Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts: Special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity Payment: Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive: Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being.

This robust benefits package reflects our commitment to the well-being, financial security, and work-life harmony of our team members.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and implementing infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with agency requirements, established schedules, budgets, and project objectives. Responsibilities include coordinating the review of engineering and construction documents, monitoring project progress, overseeing construction activities, processing disbursement requests, and providing technical and program assistance to project owners, consulting engineers, and other stakeholders.

Typical Functions

• Coordinates and manages infrastructure projects funded through different loan and grant programs including but not limited to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), Bond Loan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) programs, etc.
• Coordinates the review and approval of engineering reports, plans and specifications, addenda, change orders, bidding documents, and construction contracts to ensure programmatic compliance with applicable agency and program requirements.
• Develops project and system descriptions for applicable funding programs and coordinates the review of planning documents with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and agency environmental specialists.
• Monitors project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risks to ensure projects meet established requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinates construction oversight activities, including site inspections, review of project progress, and processing of disbursement requests.
• Communicates and coordinates with public officials, board members, project owners, consulting engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to address project issues and facilitate successful completion.