Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is seeking a Project Manager for highway design projects for the Program Performance team. This position is responsible for providing project management oversight to assigned Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) projects for WYDOT. This position will serve as a coordinator between WYDOT programs and collect, anaylze and implement best practices for program improvement and project management. This position will also assist in the day to day operations of the Program Performance team.
Cheyenne is a steadily growing community along the Front Range but still true to the history of the Old West. The city offers nearby access to mountain biking, skiing, hiking, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.
This position offers:
**$2,000 Hiring Bonus** See notes for eligibility
Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!
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Human Resource Contact: 307-777-4423
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.
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Monitor, analyze, and forecast complex project schedules. Align project timelines with WYDOT policies and statewide priorities, ensuring milestones are hit through sharp project management and proactive communication.
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Analyze complex data to map out precise activity durations, resource needs, and critical paths. This information is the blueprint to successfully execute massive highway design projects.
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Act as the liaison between WYDOT Headquarters and District offices by keeping project teams aligned, informed, and moving in the same direction regarding project status, schedules, and resource needs.
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Standardize workflows by identifying goals and training strategies for statewide software users. Design training classes, online modules, and job aids for software and reporting needs of WYDOT Headquarters and District offices.
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Drive continuous improvement by drafting and implementing smarter program processes and procedural updates to make the workflow more efficient.
KNOWLEDGE:
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Experience coordinating and executing organizational plans within an engineering environment, focusing on teamwork and smooth operations.
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Strong understanding of the State of Wyoming Personnel Rules, serving as a resource to integrate these guidelines into daily activities.
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The ability to take theoretical best practices and turn them into actionable, real-world strategic outcomes.
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Skilled at bridging communication gaps and collaborating effectively with a diverse network, including outside agencies, public partners, program managers, engineers, technicians, and IT experts.
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An active listener who asks thoughtful follow-up questions to understand challenges, with the comfort level needed to guide large group discussions toward a shared goal.
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A positive, team-oriented mindset with a proven ability to develop strong professional relationships across all levels of an organization.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills that make complex ideas easy to understand for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
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Proficiency with everyday office tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace), project scheduling software, document management systems, and basic database reporting.
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Highly organized with the self-motivation to manage multiple priorities, make confident independent decisions, and easily adopt new technologies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business)
Experience:
0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst I
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Business) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Policy & Planning Analyst I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
045-Department of Transportation - WYDOT-Engineering and Planning-Planning
URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm
The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
