Project Manager (Deridder Construction)

Project Manager (Deridder Construction) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4786723) Apply  Project Manager (Deridder Construction) Salary $4,458.00 - $8,027.00 Monthly Location DeRidder, LA Job Type Promotion Job Number 07/50406333/PM/01.10.2025-KL Department DOTD-Engineering & Operations Division District 7- Lake Charles Opening Date 01/10/2025 Closing Date 1/18/2025 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Supplemental Information DISTRICT 07 - UNIT 227 - DERIDDER CONSTRUCTION JOB NUMBER: 07/50406333/PM/01.10.2025-KL PROJECT MANAGER THIS IS A PROMOTIONAL ONLY POSITION AND IS OPEN TO PERMANENT DOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines. No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy. http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\_Finance/HR/Pages/Career\_Center.aspx To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed State application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application. PROJECT MANAGER Function Statement: The overall function of this position is to serve as a project manager in the DeRidder construction office (Unit 227), District 07. The incumbent reports directly to the project engineer, Engineer 6, and assists the project engineer with managing DOTD construction projects. The position exercises functional supervision over lower level engineering technicians to assure that quality materials and workmanship are used to construct DOTD projects in accordance with DOTD project specifications. The incumbent is required to perform office work as well as out-door work in various weather/terrain conditions. Some night time, weekend, and holiday work may be required. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform project management duties with minimal supervision and also be able to apply engineering principles to solve construction problems as they arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing educational classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives. The incumbent is required to possess the following specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as to maintain the following licensing and operate the following equipment: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities: Perform very complex, sub professional engineering tasks of a complex nature requiring intensive training & diversified experience in a specialized area; and/or to serve as lead worker over lower-level technicians and/or other personnel engaged in sub professional engineering work. Required License: Meets all Structured Training Requirements and obtains all courses leading up to his or her construction certification within three (3) certification areas (Embankment and Base Course Inspection, Asphaltic Concrete Plant Inspection, Asphaltic Concrete Paving Inspection, Portland Cement Concrete Paving Inspection, Structural Concrete Inspection) Drug Testing required: N/A Types of equipment used for the job: Computers Calculators Computer Software Programs (SiteManger, LIMS, Headlight, Excel, Word, etc) Office/Cell Phones IPad Sample & Testing Materials DOTD Vehicle Job Duties & Responsibilities: 40% Coordinates project activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of engineering technicians and other project personnel. Organizes and conducts routine project management meetings during project development on behalf of Project Engineer. Assigns inspection duties to inspectors; coordinates inspections with contractor personnel. Assists in reviewing and monitoring design projects or construction jobs in progress and ensures adequacy of supervision; accounts for materials and processes used and the application of project management principles. Reviews and monitors progress of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery by consultants, contractors, and/or agency personnel. Prepare monthly estimates for pay. Prepare and supervise the preparation of field books. 30% Assists the Project Engineer with the supervision and operation of the construction office, as well as the supervision or performance of work involving the maintenance, construction, or repair of transportation and public works structures. Reviews project plans before and during construction. Reviews and verifies all plan dimensions, vertical and horizontal controls and verify the location of structures such as bridges, roadways and drainage. Checks project quantities, corrects any errors and furnishes calculations for adjustment. Meets with utility representatives; attends preconstruction projects and partnering conferences, and monthly CPM and progress estimates for pay. May participate in public hearings and meetings with construction contractors, local governing bodies, and elected officials; may assist in answering questions on project development and construction projects from the general public, environmental groups, and the community. 20% Works on multiple road and bridge construction projects assisting the Project Engineer and Engineering Technicians in the performance of their inspection duties, meeting with contractor's personnel to discuss problems, answer questions, review plans and proposals for upcoming projects, monitors the work product of inspectors, including DWR's, electronic field book entries, test reports, and overall project inspection, initiate change orders, and verify complete and accurate records are being maintained in accordance with the plans and specifications for timely monthly payments. 5% Reviews and recommends changes to plans and specifications for upcoming construction projects that are designed by others. Attends plan-in-hand meetings to discuss project design and development of plans and specifications on all types of construction projects. 5% May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities. For further information about this vacancy contact: Name: Beau Istre Job Title: ADA of Operations Number: 337-437-9100 "The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type." "Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS\_Tech\_Asst\_Guidance.asp) (click on the link) or the website is www.laworks.net/workforcedev/Irs/Irs_tech_asst_guidance.asp" Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of sub-professional engineering experience, one year of which must have been in a position equivalent or higher in scope of responsibility and/or complexity of work performed to an Engineering Technician 4 in state service plus two years of experience in architecture, construction management, engineering or project management for transportation/public works structures; OR A current Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate issued by the Project Management Institute; OR A bachelor's degree in an architecture, construction, industrial or engineering field plus two years of experience in architecture, construction management, engineering or project management for transportation/public works structures. Job Concepts FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide project management in support of project delivery or construction programs. LEVEL OF WORK: Advanced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from a higher-level licensed engineer or equivalent higher-level personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise functional supervision over engineering technicians and/or clerical employees on a project basis. LOCATION OF WORK: Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD); May be used statewide as deemed appropriate by the Department of State Civil Service. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from a Project Analyst 2 by the presence of comprehensive project management duties. Differs from an Engineer 4 by the absence of a professional engineering (P.E.) license. NOTE: Engineering decisions must be approved by a professional engineer registered in the State of Louisiana. Examples of Work EXAMPLES LISTED BELOW INCLUDE BRIEF SAMPLES OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TASKS ARE NOT INCLUDED. Serves as primary assistant to project engineer or senior project manager. Reviews and monitors design projects or construction jobs in progress and ensures adequacy of supervision; accounts for materials and processes used; and the application of project management principles. Reviews and monitors progress of projects to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery by consultants, contractors, and/or agency personnel. Performs updates and revisions to project management scheduling tools. Modifies project templates as deemed necessary. Participates in the construction quality assurance process including inspections, materials sampling and testing, and in evaluations of road and bridge construction projects for compliance with project specifications; performs office engineering functions to ensure construction costs and/or materials are in line with estimates, plans, and specifications. May participate in public hearings and meetings with construction contractors, local governing bodies, and elected officials; may assist in answering questions on project development and construction projects from the general public, environmental groups, and the community. Assembles data, prepares studies and reports, and makes recommendations to project engineers and/or senior project managers on technical, managerial, engineering, and contract administration problems. Coordinates project activities by scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and directing the work of engineering technicians and other project personnel. Organizes and conducts routine project management meetings during project development on behalf of senior project manager. Consults with architects, engineers, and contractors regarding project design, construction procedures, and contract requirements. Discusses plans, specifications, and work schedules with contractors. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 To ensure compliance with PPM 9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members? 02 Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee? Yes No 03 Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana? Yes No 04 If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA". 05 Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee? 06 Do you possess a current Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate issued by the Project Management Institute? 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