Project Manager, Transportation Programs Lead

State of Indiana; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

State of Indiana, INDOT Vincennes District, seeks an experienced project professional to lead construction program efforts, coach junior PMs, assemble teams, review plans, and ensure scope, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role emphasizes risk management, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to contracts. A degree is not required, but 7+ years in a similar role are expected. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of project budgets with understanding of all financial implications/issues.
• Ability to minimize and manage changes to the scope of a project.
• Ability to manage project uncertainty and applies resources to minimize, monitor and/or control risks.
• Ability to understand project objectives and outline the role of each team member.
• Ability to effectively manage major conflicts that may arise.
• Advanced range of experience managing environmental documents.
• Detail oriented to ensure compliance with contract terms and condition.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact and is responsible for overall work progress and technical performance of project.
• Support a strong project management culture by coaching and mentoring entry-level project managers.
• Responsible for assembling project team and assigning individual responsibilities.
• Understand project objectives and role of each team members.
• Review contract plans specifications and estimates for scope, compliance, and constructability.
• Attend key project meetings and work with team to ensure project scope compliance.
• Prepare reports and analysis to manage risk and recommend necessary adjustments.
• Present project status and manage the project change process.
• Preside as project start-up meeting to communicate plan to team.
• Manage the 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 while ensuringquality, financial, risk management and policy expectations are met.
• Responsible for overall work progress and performance on project.
• Review and understand all functionalrequirements to ensure expectations are clear and establish predictable workloads.

Skills

Project budgeting

Change management

Risk management

Team objectives

Conflict resolution

Environmental documentation

Contract compliance

Job description

State of Indiana, INDOT Vincennes District, seeks an experienced project professional to lead construction program efforts, coach junior PMs, assemble teams, review plans, and ensure scope, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role emphasizes risk management, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to contracts. A degree is not required, but 7+ years in a similar role are expected. This is a full-time, on-site position with competitive benefits.