Project Manager Associate

State of Indiana; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Wellness rewards program

Pension plan options

Education reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid leave program

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

State of Indiana-INDOT is seeking a Project Manager Associate in the Greenfield District to lead capital program delivery. You will manage scheduling, budgeting, and coordination for a portfolio of complex projects across a five-year program, with responsibilities including cross-functional engagement and ensuring regulatory and policy alignment.

The role emphasizes heavy workload management, team leadership, and the ability to deliver projects from development through potential construction,

Qualifications

• Ability to manage project scope and schedule with moderate complexity and dollar value (<$5.0 million).
• Ability to engage and communicate information with internal and external stakeholders clearly.
• Ability to plan project scope and schedule per development process.
• Ability to establish and manage project budget and understand financial implications.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team through all phases of planning, execution, and closeout.
• Ensure scope, schedule and budget meet requirements and INDOT standards.
• Review progress and technical performance on projects.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Environmental documentation

Education

Purdue's Project Management Essentials Course

Job description

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Begin 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. Most importantly, 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:

One of the most critical management positions responsible for Capital Program Delivery is the Project Manager Associate. This position plays a critical role in the District's team approach to Capital Program Delivery relying on each role to carry a heavy project management workload. The Project Manager Associate maintains all the scheduling, coordination and budgetary needs of the District's transportation assets. Many unique and often expedited projects are managed annually by Project Manager Associates.

The Capital Programs team collectively manages over $2,000,000,000 worth of projects across a 5 year program. Project Manager Associates are the most pivotal role in this endeavor as you will helps facilitate and manage projects in development for up to 5 years before construction. This position will manage State and Local projects, and you will be responsible for managing an average of $175 Million of infrastructure improvements.

Location:
This position is with INDOT's Greenfield District.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at$59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

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:

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Ability to manageprojectsoflow, moderate complexity anddollarvalue, generally <$5.0 million
• Ability to engage and communicate information with internal and external stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to plan project scope and schedule consistent with the project development process.
• Ability to establish and manage project budget, understanding all financial implications/issues.
• Specialized knowledge of project standards with rural, suburban and urban areas.
• Working knowledge and experience with the Uniform Relocation on Assistance & Real Property Acquisition Policy Act requirements.
• Advanced range of experience managing environmental documents.
• Working knowledge of medium-level permit requirements.

For INDOT candidates, you must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Successful completion of Purdue's Project Management Essentials Course after 12 months but before 24 months of employment.

A degree is not required. However, at least four (4) years of project management related experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
• Deferred compensation 457(b)account (similar to401(k) plan) with employer match
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
  • 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
  • Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Free Parkingfor most positions
• Free LinkedIn Learningaccess

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail] .