PROJECT MANAGER I - MAUI

State of Hawaii; South Carolina; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Hawaii is seeking candidates for a project management role with the Department of Transportation. Applicants must have 3.5 years of relevant experience and hold a Bachelor’s degree. This position involves planning and managing complex projects, leading teams, and ensuring milestones are met.

The successful candidate will need to communicate effectively with various stakeholders and possess a valid driver’s license. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $6,043 to $7,351 per month depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• 3.5 years of experience in project management.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate projects according to management principles.
• Define project goals and analyze detailed project plans.
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders on project activities.

Skills

Project management

Budget administration

Team leadership

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Recruitment Information

Recruitment Number 25-0312 - This vacancy is with the Department of Transportation / Highways Division.

Salary: $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I). Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, 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 you to navigate through various issues and project constraints by applying general policies and guidelines.

Projects are of a lesser scope and complexity compared 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 ongoing 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 to be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
• 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.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please review the full criteria.

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 808-587-1111 for assistance.