PROJECT MANAGER I - LIHUE, KAUAI

State of Hawaii; Hawaii; On-site; USD 67,439 - 82,037; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Job summary

The State of Hawaii is seeking an individual for a professional project management position within the Department of Transportation. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and evaluating projects while navigating various constraints. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have 3.5 years of related experience, including project scope handling and team leadership. The role is crucial for ensuring successful project outcomes and meeting deadlines. Compensation ranges from $6,043 to $7,351 monthly based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Three and one-half years of progressively responsible professional experience in project management.
• Experience in leading project teams and administering budgets and contracts.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals and required outcomes.
• Analyze and create detailed project plans including deliverables and timelines.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders on project progress.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 26-0011 - The current vacancy is with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division.

Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

Positions in this class of work perform professional work in planning, organizing, managing, implementing and evaluating projects according to project management principles and methods. Projects managed by positions in this class are complex and require one to navigate through various issues and project constraints by applying general policies and guidelines. Projects are of a lesser scope and complexity in comparison to those managed by a Project Manager II.

The work of this class involves defining project goals to determine required project outcomes; analyzing and creating detailed project plans that identify deliverables, timelines, costs, resources and potential risk; regularly communicating with project staff, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders on project activities; monitoring project progress to ensure milestones are met on time; developing and implementing mechanisms to evaluate project successes and areas in need of improvement on an on-going basis; and recommending and facilitating changes to project processes to ensure desired outcomes and deliverables.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Specialized Experience: Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional experience planning, directing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating projects. Such experience must include determining project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, costs, and resources; leading project teams; administering budgets and contracts; tracking project progress to ensure that milestones are met on time and within budget; documenting project progress; and identifying metrics for project evaluation.
• Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.