Project Manager 2026-01845

State of Wyoming; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Retirement options (Pension & 457b)

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work for Wyoming

Job summary

Wyoming Water Development Office seeks a full-time project manager to administer water construction projects, review engineering planning studies, contract documents, and cost estimates, and ensure the State's interests are protected in municipal water supply, dams, and irrigation projects.

You will attend design reviews and progress meetings while managing budgets and coordinating with sponsors, engineers, and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 1–2 years of progressive work experience in engineering or 4–6 years with equivalent knowledge
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

• Act as the Agency's project manager on assigned construction projects.
• Administer the State's project agreements with sponsors.
• Review and comment on engineer planning studies and construction documents.
• Review cost estimates and owner–engineer agreements.
• Manage budgets and expenditures for construction and engineering projects.

Skills

Project management

Reading & interpreting plans

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

General Description

The Wyoming Water Development Office (WWDO) provides financial assistance to public entities for agricultural irrigation systems and municipal water supply projects within Wyoming. The office is currently seeking a full-time employee. This position requires the ability to read, interpret, and critically evaluate civil engineering plans and specifications and be responsible for administering water construction projects for the WWDO. General responsibilities include reviewing and providing comments on: engineering planning studies; engineer-prepared construction design and bidding documents; engineer construction cost estimates; and owner-engineer agreements. This position oversees the State's interests in municipal water supply, dams, and agricultural irrigation system construction projects.

Description And Functions

Open Until Filled

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Human Resource Contact: Rose Richardson / 307-777-7966 / [e-mail]

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as the Agency's project manager on assigned construction projects.
• Responsible for administration of the State's project agreement with the sponsor.
• Reviews and provides comments on engineer planning studies.
• Reviews and provides comments on engineer construction contract documents and construction cost estimates.
• Reviews and provides concurrence for work change directives and change orders on construction projects.
• Reviews and provides concurrence on engineering amendments.
• Processes engineering and construction pay requests.
• Reviews and provides comments to owner-engineer agreements.
• Manages construction and engineering project budgets and expenditures.
• Maintains office project files.
• Attends construction project design reviews, pre-bid, pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
• Answers questions related to State policies, procedures and statutes.
• Confers with supervisor on overall project progress and issues (design and construction).
• Works with the sponsor to resolve engineer and contractor issues on projects.
• Investigates and oversees complaints related to projects.
• Conducts research and provides information and technical data to the public.
• Applies and interprets rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
• Has ongoing interface with communities at mid to senior management level.
• Monitors contractors' work progress on projects, including providing solutions and resolving conflicts.
• Prepares recommendations for new project applications.
• Prepares project agreements and amendments between the State and the sponsor.

Qualifications

**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid driver's license.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contract documents including: bidding and contract documents, general conditions, supplemental conditions, technical specifications, and supplemental specifications.
• Knowledge and experience in public works contracting.
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of open channel and pressure pipeline hydraulic design.
• Knowledge of construction management principles.
• Knowledge in engineering materials used in water projects.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Engineering)

Experience

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst

OR

Education & Experience Substitution

4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

A Professional Engineer P.E. or a P.E. within six months of hire is preferred.

Physical Working Conditions

• Overnight statewide travel is required.

Notes

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Employees Enjoy

• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 9 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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