Utilities Project Manager (EPST I) - Denver

Colorado Department of Transportation; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Colorado Department of Transportation seeks a Utilities Project Manager (EPST I) to support Region 1 by coordinating utility, railroad, and irrigation ditch activities for timely project delivery in the Denver metropolitan area.

You will learn to prepare Utility Clearances, review plans, and liaise with external partners to resolve issues on moderately to highly complex projects. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Four (4) years of experience in a related occupational field such as Utility Accommodation, Damage Prevention, Utility Construction Inspection, Utility Clearance, Engineering Projects, Construction Project Management, Access Project Management, and Utilities work.

Responsibilities

• Identify utility conflicts within highway construction project limits of low to moderate complexity.
• Contact utility, irrigation and railroad companies to review conflicts.
• Serve as primary liaison between utility owners and CDOT units for design, scheduling and conflict resolution.
• Attend and participate in multi-agency meetings and convey detailed explanations.
• Develop and document utility relocation agreements and MOUs defining roles and responsibilities.

Skills

Utility Accommodation

Damage Prevention

Utility Construction

Project Management

Engineering Plans

Education

Civil Engineering

CAD

Construction Management

Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gmail

Google Suite

Job description

Department Information

This position is only open to Colorado state residents.

New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.

About CDOT

CDOT employees make a difference by providing freedom, connection, and experience to the traveling public, while also keeping them safe. The State of Colorado offers competitive medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. Visit the State of Colorado benefits for details, current premium rates and a summary video about benefits. The state also offers PERA retirement, great optional PERA plans such as 401K, a generous paid time off package of annual, sick, holiday and other leave, strong career growth, tuition reimbursement and professional development. Perks include Colorado Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP) counseling, wellness, credit union membership and employee discount program. Visit CDOT Benefits for details. Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

CDOT for All

CDOT’s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.

The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.

Description Of Job

About the Work Unit

This work unit exists to provide support to Region 1 Central, North, South, West and Traffic Sections' Design and Construction personnel, by coordinating all required utility, railroad, and irrigation ditch company activities to maintain timely completion of Region 1 projects for advertisement and construction. This includes Provide "Utility Clearances" to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Region Engineers for Local Agency and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) projects within Region 1 (entire Metropolitan Denver area including Douglas, Clear Creek, Gilpin, Adams, Arapahoe Denver, Broomfield and Jefferson Counties), to meet scheduled advertisement dates. Investigate and determine the appropriate utility accommodation procedure for MODERATELY complex to EXTREMELY complex transportation construction projects as well as for innovative types of projects contracting such as Design Build, Construction Management General Contracting (CMGC) and Public Private Partnership type projects in accordance with applicable CDOT, State, and Federal policies and procedures. Maintain communication and an exchange of information with multiple representatives of over 300 governmental agencies and private companies interacting with this Work Unit and CDOT.

About The Position

As the Utilities Project Manager (EPST I), you will assist the Region Utility Engineer in the administration and enforcement of the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) Utility Accommodation Code (

• 2 C.C.R. 601-18) and Damage Prevention Law (
• C.R.S 9-1.5-101-08). Attend pre-design and preconstruction meetings, inspect moderately complex utility construction projects for conformance with plans and specifications. This position will learn to serve as a subject matter expert to the other units in the region and to the external customers to the unit. This position develops and prepares Utility Clearances on lower complex projects, including all required utility agreements.

Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following

• Ascertain and define utility conflicts within highway construction project limits by an in-depth review of projects with a LOW LEVEL of COMPLEXITY of the construction plans. Typical projects with a LOW LEVEL of COMPLEXITY require aerial and buried utility locations related to intersection lane widenings and proposed traffic signal installations.
• Contact individual utility, irrigation and railroad companies to review and confirm these conflicts.
• Primary liaison between utility owner and CDOT units, with all design, construction, scheduling and conflict resolution issues.
• Attend and participate in all meetings (preliminary, design, scheduling, pre-construction and construction coordination) involving multi-agency representatives.
• Provide detailed verbal explanations of the above issues at these meetings.
• Schedule subsequent meetings to resolve and document utility issues that have a LOW LEVEL of COMPLEXITY with the oversight of the Utility Engineer on the negotiation and execution of agreements.
• Act as primary contact to utility companies to convey and persuade them of the importance of a timely utility relocation.
• Learn to develop mapping and associated pertinent information for existing utilities, to be incorporated into each Region 1 Construction project.
• Review/interpret all preliminary and final design plans to ensure that the facilities have been accurately and completely depicted, including field verification of all facility locations.
• Contact each utility, irrigation ditch and railroad company to obtain location mapping and other pertinent information and provide this date to Resident Engineer for initial project design.
• Develop and create utility relocation agreements and memorandums of understanding that define the roles and responsibilities of the contract and the utility owners for the Utility Engineer.
• Interpret utility relocation agreement and the memorandum of understanding.
• Obtaining and verifying legal documentation to determine property ownership and right of occupancy.
• Apply the CFR’s CTS’s and the Utility Accommodation Code.
• Pinpoint who will perform the utility specification and railroad specification, when it will be performed, time allocated for work, method of work and method of construction.
• A valid driver’s license is required to perform some of these duties.

Work Environment

• Primarily daytime work hours from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm , Monday-Friday ; after training with opportunity for a hybrid schedule.
• Regular travel during daytime working hours to project sites, meetings and trainings
• Overnight travel to statewide meetings and for project related work 5%
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by the weather.
• Exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affects the respiratory system, eyes or the skin.
• Working in high, exposed places
• Required to operate CDOT vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Four (4) years of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position. Such as Utility Accommodation, Damage Prevention, Utility Construction Inspection, Utility Clearance, E ngineering Projects, Construction Project Management, Access Project Management, and/or Utilities work .

Substitutions

• Education in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Management, Construction Management, CAD, Physical Sciences or a field closely related to the Major Job Duties will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. If using this substitution you must submit a transcript with your on-line application.

Please Note:

The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. “See Resume” statements on the application or resumes in lieu of a complete application may not be accepted. Additional information submitted after the closing date of this announcement will not be considered in the review of your application. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

College Transcripts:

If you are using education to qualify, a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or an official foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school, completed credit hours, and (if applicable) that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have been assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. The credential evaluation report must be an official report.

Conditions Of Employment

• Must pass a pre-employment screening which may include social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records check, educational records, and driving records checks. More information in the supplemental information section.
• A current valid driver license is required for all Colorado Department of Transportation positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
• Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
• Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
• Experience reading road or utility construction plans;
• Experience reading engineering design plans;
• Familiarity with, understanding of or experience with Utility Professional Standards, AASHTO, MUTCD, MHT, Colorado Highway Utility Code and/or CDOT’s Utility Manual;
• Experience and/or education related to road construction and inspection;
• Familiarity with utility/special use permitting;
• Experience ensuring compliance with rules, regulations or standards;
• Proven ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and projects in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments;
• Ability to work with general public, professional, consultants, and staff, with sensitivity to their needs, priorities, promises made and commitments;
• Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and build consensus through give and take;
• Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner
• Strong, effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
• Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization;
• Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving skills and ability;
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy;
• Passion for safety;
• Ability to work effectively in both independent and team situations;
• Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), Gmail, Google Suite, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.

Supplemental Information

Applicant Checklist

Complete Applications Must Include The Following Documents

• A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy
• A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (The questionnaire is part of the online application. You will be prompted to answer them as you are completing your online application.)
• A cover letter that describes your interest in this position, how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Cover letters must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application. Cover letters will not be accepted after the closing date and time of the announcement.
• A detailed chronological resume. Resumes must be uploaded as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are using education to qualify, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing completed coursework and credit hours, that your degree has been conferred (if applicable), your name, and the name of your school, or your official NACES credential evaluation report. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
• If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.

Please note that you may redact information on your attachments that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Only complete applications submitted by the closing date for this announcement will be given consideration. Every effort must be made to submit all application materials by the announcement close date. Where unusual circumstances prevent timely acquisition of transcripts, they must be submitted within five business days of the announcement close date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date of this announcement may result in your application being rejected.

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