PROJECT MANAGER

TS313 $53,498 - $96,325
Creation Date: 07/01/2009
Change Date: 01/01/2025

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.

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.

CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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.