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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.

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Description of Job About the Work Unit Would you like to be an integral part of shaping the future of transit in Metro Denver. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is starting final design work to build a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route on Federal Boulevard. Federal Boulevard is one of the busiest transit corridors in Metro Denver and currently buses on the corridor experience significant delays, resulting in long travel times.

The goal of the BRT project is to reduce travel times and improve reliability, and requiring constant collaboration with local partners, property owners, business owners, and more as it spans up to 18 miles of Federal Boulevard from 120th Ave in Westminster to Dartmouth Ave in South Denver. To learn more, please go to the project's website: https://www.codot.gov/projects/studies/denvermetrobrt/federalbrt . About the Position CDOT has a vacancy for a licensed Professional Engineer to provide transportation engineering construction oversight and expertise, while serving as the point person for the Federal Boulevard BRT project's construction

This is a multi-year, extensive project that spans one of the busiest transit corridors in Metro Denver and will use the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) alternative delivery method. Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Provide construction engineering expertise and project management for the Federal Boulevard BRT project. Coordinate with specialty units, departments, agencies, and third-party stakeholders' CM/GC activities.

Serve as CDOT's representative and liaison to address community groups, local and federal agencies, businesses, and other stakeholder concerns. Attend project meetings. Identify major project deliverables.

Actively track the schedule, budget and project risks to work together with the staff, stakeholders and the CM/GC team to keep the project on schedule, budget and continually mitigate risk. Ensure the project is constructed with quality and unique sensitivity to the community in which it is being constructed. Act as primary project contact within CDOT regarding CM/GC to ensure requirements, standards and needs are met.

Prepare, organize, attend, and facilitate coordination and outreach meetings with stakeholders, public, agencies and third parties. Provide management of engineering consultants, contracts, and task orders. Monitor contractor compliance with applicable laws, safety regulations, and state, local, and federal requirements.

Evaluate work activities on the project for safety, environmental and quality concerns, and develop solutions to these concerns. Certify that materials incorporated during construction are compliant with the contract and specifications by supervising and reviewing field and laboratory tests results. Identify and elevate project decisions in conjunction with the Federal Boulevard BRT Project Director, CDOT leadership, and external agencies in a way that facilitates dialogue across multiple levels of leadership in multiple agencies.

Build trust and provide clear explanations of what is occurring or will occur on the project during different phases. Lead a very large and blended CM/GC team, in coordination with designers, consultants, and contractors. Work Environment Your schedule will primarily be 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday, but we are flexible to meet your work/life balance needs while ensuring CDOT business needs are met.

There is the opportunity to work 1-2 days a week from home. During the design phase you will be in an office 100% of the time. During the construction phase you will be 50% in office and 50% in the field.

Travel required during work hours throughout Metro Denver/Front Range Required to operate CDOT vehicles On project visits, required to work in close proximity to heavy traffic, in variable weather conditions, and on variable terrain Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights Education/Licensure/Certification/Experience: Current, valid licensure as a Professional Engineer from the Colorado State Board of Licensure for Architects, Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors; AND two (2) years of professional experience in transportation engineering construction of which one (1) year must have been as a licensed professional engineer. Substitutions: Graduate engineering courses from an accredited U.S. college or university substitute for the required two (2) years of experience on a year-for-year basis 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. Failure to provide a transcript or official foreign 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.

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's 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 be an experienced transportation construction engineer and will possess the proven ability or accomplishment in the following: 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.

Extensive knowledge of large construction and engineering transportation projects. Comprehensive understanding of state, federal, and local regulations surrounding construction and transit projects. Comprehensive understanding of CDOT's and the City and County of Denver's design and construction standards and manuals.

Comprehensive knowledge regarding large public transit projects, their management, funding requirements, and impacts. Comprehensive experience overseeing CM/GC projects. Comprehensive experience with BRT and transit projects.

Comprehensive experience with budget management including Change Management Orders (CMO). Ability to work under tight deadlines and be adaptable to changing assignments. Ability to take initiative to solve problems in an innovative manner.

Ability to provide visionary yet practical leadership, build trust, and openly communicate with multiple stakeholders. Ability to engage and coordinate with the community. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Excellent time and project management skills. 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. Passion for safety. Fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PM Web, ProjectWise, Gmail and Google Applications, SAP, 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 (please submit online using the green 'APPLY' button at the top of this announcement) 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 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. The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities. 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: 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. Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part, 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. A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

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.

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