• Job Description

  Req#: 4592840
  This position is only open to Colorado state residents
  
  About CDOT
  Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans’ lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you’ll have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
  
  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.
  
  Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service ?
  
  The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill one or more positions.
  
  #LI-POSTAbout the Unit:
  This position works in the Colorado Transportation Investment Office (CTIO)- (also known as the High-Performance Transportation Enterprise, HPTE). The Office is responsible for seeking out innovative opportunities for the purpose of completing transportation infrastructure projects. Pursuant to Statute, the Enterprise is to be broadly construed to allow sufficient flexibility, consistent with the State Constitution, to aggressively pursue any available means of financing that will allow the efficient completion of transportation infrastructure projects. The Enterprise is governed by the CTIO Board of Directors and derives powers and duties as found in C.R.S. 43-4-806.
  
  About the Position:
  The Major Projects Manager provides management, leadership and subject matter expertise to internal Department staff and external concessionaires, their subcontractors, and to CTIO’s consultants during the Express Lanes project lifecycle including the design, construction and operations and maintenance phases. On projects that have CTIO innovative financing, this role will support business processes, metrics, and controls to support the success of CTIO’s major contracts and financing agreements. For example, the position will be required to assist on FHWA Project Management Plans, annual FHWA Finance Plans updates and supplements, and project rating surveillance as well as other project plans..
  
  This position will oversee the full lifecycle of Express Lane projects from development, construction and operations periods for all CTIO’s Express Lanes corridors (e.g. I-25 North US36 to Fort Collins, I-25 South Monument to Castle Rock, I-70 Mountain Express Lanes, I-70 Central, C-470 the I-70 Floyd Hill Project.
  
  
  The Major Projects Manager will also coordinate closely through the construction and operations periods of all Public Private Partnership Projects (P3s). This includes working with the US 36 Concessionaire, Plenary Roads Denver (PRD), the Central 70 Concessionaire, Kiewit Meridiam Partners (KMP), CTIO’s oversight consultants, and CDOT staff to ensure the Concessionaires are abiding by the service requirements set forth in the Concession Agreements. The Major Projects Manager develops and submits work plans and budgets for Concession Oversight and Ratings Surveillance. This position evaluates, approves or denies construction and operation-related change orders in conjunction with CTIO and project staff to ensure compliance with relevant financing agreements; develops, supervises implements concession agreement monitoring management plans and develops financing plans for projects that have CTIO financing.
  
  The Major Projects Manager serves as Staff Authority on construction projects that have CTIO funding or financing. The Major Projects Manager serves as CTIO’s technical expert and liaison to the CDOT regions and private partners on major projects during construction and operations providing technical expertise on construction project delivery and utilizing their understanding of unique and innovative types of CTIO financing agreements to determine and recommend construction and project delivery strategies, processes and solutions.
  
  This position utilizes their knowledge of engineering, construction, operations or maintenance issues, to lead collaborative processes towards successful solutions.
  
  Major duties:
  
  • Provides management and leadership to CDOT Staff and the Concessionaires on US 36 and Central 70 (and other corridors, if applicable), its subcontractors and to CTIO’s consultants to achieve necessary business processes, metrics, and controls to support the success of CTIO’s major contracts during the construction phase.
  • Provides day to day oversight of CTIO’s financing and construction contractual requirements on operational tolled Express Lanes projects.
  • Develops and submits work plans and budgets in areas of responsibility, e.g., Concession Oversight.
  • Manages relationships with major third-party design, construction, operations, and maintenance providers, and with CDOT Region design, construction, and operations and maintenance staff.
  • Develops and supervises implementation of concession agreement monitoring management plans.
  • Responsible for determining if a noncompliance event has occurred under the concession / project agreements and recommending and implementing plans, processes, procedures and actions to ensure compliance.
  • Serves as the point of contact for CTIO’s operational concession / project agreements during both the construction and operation phases of the project; reviews, evaluates, and approves or denies construction and operation related change orders, in conjunction with CTIO and project staff, to ensure compliance with relevant financing agreements.
  • Contributes to, reviews and approves the required maintenance, operations, and safety plans required under CTIO’s Concession / Project Agreements. This effort requires extensive collaboration with the CTIO tolling operations team, CDOT region staff and maintenance employees assigned to CTIO’s Express Lanes.
  • Oversees CTIO’s Concession Oversight consultants and/or CDOT Oversight staff.
  • Assists in the review, drafting and monitoring of all relevant Intra-Agency Agreements (IAAs) between CTIO and CDOT.
  • Develops comprehensive project maintenance oversight plans for projects maintained by CDOT and by concessionaires based on existing concession / project agreements.
  • Coordinates with municipalities and property owners on US 36 and Central 70 regarding maintenance contract requirements.
  • Serves as CTIO’s technical expert and liaison to the CDOT regions and private partners on major projects during construction and operations.
  • Assists with the procurement of Express Lanes projects including, but not limited to, project delivery method selection, design engineering, and construction risk allocation.
  • At the request of CDOT Region staff, provides expertise regarding projects where innovative financing is involved and how that would affect the delivery of that project.
  • Makes strategic technical recommendations to the CTIO Director and Board on project issues for resolution, program modifications, and priorities.
  • Champions and facilitates development and implementation of creative solutions to major project contracts or technical challenges faced by the CTIO.
  • Develops long-term strategic plans and recommends CTIO policies for future major projects. For example, this position may have the opportunity to translate broad Public Private Partnerships guidelines into specific guidance, processes and procedures that can be implemented into future projects during the construction, project delivery phase.
  • Identifies best practices and improves systems regarding Concession oversight, project management, dispute resolution, tolling equipment installation, and other CTIO related major project with an eye toward future needs.
  • Represents the CTIO at local, regional, and national functions and meetings as official liaison with expertise in design, engineering, operations and maintenance, and major contract administration practices.
  • Provides regular Express Lane project updates and reports, presentations, and recommendations to Senior Management, and the CTIO Board as appropriate.
  • Participates in statewide decision making for CTIO construction and project delivery related issues through appointment to committees, task forces or teams which set policy, procedure, or direction for the organization.
  • Provides subject matter expertise and review of unsolicited proposals that are received through CTIO’s Unsolicited Proposal Policy (USP).
  • Other duties as assigned.
  Work Environment:
  • Daytime hours Monday – Friday
  • Daytime travel during business hours to provide technical support, to project sites, meetings and trainings.
  • Occasional overnight stays and travel outside of Colorado
  • Required to operate CDOT vehicles
  • Operates in a politically sensitive environment
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, business administration, transportation planning, management science or a closely related field with coursework related to the major responsibilities of the position.
  • AND at least five years of professional work experience in an engineering or construction environment, where the primary purpose was conducting program or project management activities (see definition below).
  Program or project management includes most of the following: Managing projects or programs, including determining program /project elements, priorities, strategies, plans and goals, type and timing of milestones and deliverables, monitoring project/program performance, allocating resources such as (staff, consultants, time, budget, etc.), resolving issues and making changes where necessary.
  
  Substitution: Additional work experience that provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required bachelor's degree.
  
  A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, construction management, transportation planning, or management science or a field closely related to the work assignment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and work experience on a year-for-year basis.
  
  NOTE: Unless applying under Substituions, a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript(s) or credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must list the name of the school, all course work and degrees conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.
  
  Stronger candidates will be those that demonstrate depth and breadth of skill and ability, through a combination of professional experience and formal training, to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.
  
  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 (CDOT) positions which require operating a state or personal motor vehicle to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  The Exceptional Applicant will possess proven ability or accomplishment in the following:
  • Demonstrated success with the duties listed in the Description of the Job section;
  • Highest work/personal ethics and integrity;
  • Years of State service experience related to the duties of this position;
  • Extensive management experience.
  • Comprehensive, hands-on experience with highway project management;
  • Current registration as a Professional Engineer issued by the Colorado Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors;
  • Maintaining current working knowledge of engineering processes, theories, laws, principles, conceptual models, and best practices;
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, tolled express lane projects.
  • Understanding of and experience with innovative project financing agreements such a public private partnerships.
  • Understanding of, and experience with concession agreements.
  • Creative and strategic ability to address complex issues and execute solutions and approaches that meet the needs of the Colorado Transportation Investment Office and advances the mission of CDOT.
  • Developing and/or managing budgets to ensure cost effectiveness of projects or programs;
  • Strong project/program management experience including project delivery, and consultants/contractors oversight.
  • Comprehensive understanding of project delivery
  • Extensive experience coordinating and monitoring contracts and agreements with multiple intergovernmental agencies and ensuring contract compliance.
  • Understanding of, and experience with, public/private partnerships.
  • Strong commitment to public safety.
  • Developing, implementing, promoting, and sustaining a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Ability to adapt leadership styles to various situations, modeling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, openness, and respect for individuals.
  • Leadership and vision across multidisciplinary groups; experience with matrix management.
  • Demonstrated experience identifying, developing, and implementing best practices in a large, complex organization;
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials, in situations which may be politically sensitive.
  • Ability to work with diverse groups, the general public, 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.
  • 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 take the initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.
  • Strong time and project management skills, including prioritization and multi-tasking ability.
  • Excellent reasoning, investigative, analytical, and problem solving ability.
  • Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Strong attention to technical detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment;
  • Fluency in Microsoft Office Suite, Gmail, SAP, and the ability to quickly learn other software systems.
  Applicant Checklist
  
  Complete Applications must include the following documents:
  
  1. A complete CDOT Application for Announced Vacancy (please submit online using the link in this announcement)
  2. A complete Supplemental Questionnaire (must submit online as part of your application)
  3. Unless applying under Substitutions, a copy of your official or unofficial transcript showing that your degree has been conferred and the name of your school, or your NACES accreditation.
  4. A chronological resume.
  5. A Cover Letter - The education, experience, abilities, and accomplishments listed in this announcement have been identified as critical to successful performance in this position. Your cover letter should address your interest in and qualifications for this job. Please be specific and detailed in describing experience, abilities, and accomplishments as they relate to this position's requirements and major duties as described in the announcement. Please attach to your online application.
  6. If you are a veteran, a copy of your DD214. Please submit this as an attachment to your online application.
  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.
  
  Notifications:
  All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be via email. Include your current working email address on your application and check your email frequently as you could receive time sensitive correspondence regarding this position. We highly recommend that you set up your email to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam filtered email. Immediately after you submit your application you should receive an email that confirms that you successfully submitted an application for this position. If you do not, try submitting again until you receive the confirmation email. Be sure to also check your junk folder for email communications from the State of Colorado's website.
  
  The Hiring Process:
  
  1. All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
  2. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
  • Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
  • Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments as they relate to the Major Duties, Minimum Qualifications, and Preferred Qualifications sections as listed above. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions by the deadline for application may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate in any step of the selection process and placement on the eligible list.
  
  Transfer, Non-Disciplinary Demotion or Reinstatement
  If you believe that you are eligible to be considered as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement to this vacancy, you must submit a completed application following the directions in this job announcement and you will be included in the selection process along with other qualified applicants. If you are the finalist for this position after the selection process, Human Resources will confirm your eligibility to be appointed as a transfer, non-disciplinary demotion or reinstatement applicant.
  
  Employment Screening
  If an applicant reaches the finalist stage of the hiring process, the Colorado Department of Transportation may procure a consumer report and/or investigative consumer report on the applicant in connection with his/her application for employment purposes, as defined under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. These reports may be obtained at any time after receipt of the applicant's authorization. As part of the employment screening an applicant will be requested to disclose any deferred judgments and convictions as well an explanation of the circumstances around any arrest or conviction. In the event that a screening returns information that the applicant believes is not accurate, he or she will have an opportunity to dispute the information with “Info Cubic”.
  
  Info Cubic, a consumer reporting agency, will obtain the report for CDOT. Further information regarding Info Cubic, LLC, including its privacy policy, may be found online at www.InfoCubic.com. Info Cubic is located at 116 Inverness Drive East, Suite 206, Englewood, CO 80112, and can be reached at 877.360.4636.
  
  The report may contain information bearing on the applicant's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living. The information that may be included in the report includes: social security number trace, criminal records check, public court records checks, educational records, and driving records checks. CDOT will only request credit reports insofar as they relate to the position for which the applicant is applying. The information contained in the report will be obtained from private and/or public record sources. The applicant will have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after receipt of a notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigative consumer report.
  
  Appeal Rights
  If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director. An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action. For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at 303.866.3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.
  
  ADAAA Accommodations
  CDOT is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Priya Kumar at Priya.kumar@state.co.us
  
  Former State Employees
  Former employees of the Colorado Department of Transportation System or any other State of Colorado Department or Agency, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on his/her application.
  
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