Project Manager 2026-01845

<div style="text-align: left"><div style="text-align: center"><br><strong><img alt="Logo featuring a cowboy on a bucking horse inside a blue water droplet, with " class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/2727/jobpostings/image/029.jpg" style="width: 170px"><br><br><br>Open Until Filled</strong></div><br><strong>GENERAL DESCRIPTION:</strong>&nbsp;<br><br><br>The Wyoming Water Development Office (WWDO) provides financial assistance to public entities for agricultural irrigation systems and municipal water supply projects within Wyoming. The office is currently seeking a full-time employee. This position requires the ability to read, interpret, and critically evaluate civil engineering plans and specifications and be responsible for administering water construction projects for the WWDO. General responsibilities include reviewing and providing comments on: engineering planning studies; engineer-prepared construction design and bidding documents; engineer construction cost estimates; and owner-engineer agreements. This position oversees the State's interests in municipal water supply, dams, and agricultural irrigation system construction projects.&nbsp;</div><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><strong>Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:</strong></span></p><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 3pt"><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Flexible schedules and work-life balance options</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: italic; text-decoration: none"><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12pt"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">and MUCH MORE!&nbsp;</span><a href="https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">Click here for detailed information</span></a><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">, or&nbsp;</span><a href="https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: none">Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov" style="text-decoration: none"></a><a href="http://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; text-decoration: underline">compensationcalculator.wyo.gov</span></a></p><div style="text-align: left"><br><strong>Human Resource Contact: Rose Richardson<strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0">&nbsp;/ 307-777-7966 /</strong></strong><a style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)">&nbsp;</span></a><strong><a style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"><strong><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgba(38, 122, 144, 1)">[email protected]</span></strong></strong></a></strong><br><br><br><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:</strong>&nbsp; The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.</div><br><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Acts as the Agency's project manager on assigned construction projects.</li><li>Responsible for administration of the State's project agreement with the sponsor.</li><li>Reviews and provides comments on engineer planning studies.</li><li>Reviews and provides comments on engineer construction contract documents and construction cost estimates.</li><li>Reviews and provides concurrence for work change directives and change orders on construction projects.</li><li>Reviews and provides concurrence on engineering amendments.</li><li>Processes engineering and construction pay requests. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews and provides comments to owner-engineer agreements.</li><li>Manages construction and engineering project budgets and expenditures.</li><li>Maintains office project files.</li><li>Attends construction project design reviews, pre-bid, pre-construction and construction progress meetings.</li><li>Answers questions related to State policies, procedures and statutes.</li><li>Confers with supervisor on overall project progress and issues (design and construction).</li><li>Works with the sponsor to resolve engineer and contractor issues on projects.</li><li>Investigates and oversees complaints related to projects.</li><li>Conducts research and provides information and technical data to the public.</li><li>Applies and interprets rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.</li><li>Has ongoing interface with communities at mid to senior management level.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitors contractors' work progress on projects, including providing solutions and resolving conflicts.</li><li>Prepares recommendations for new project applications.</li><li>Prepares project agreements and amendments between the State and the sponsor.</li></ul><br><br><div><strong>PREFERENCES/</strong><strong>**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:</strong><br><br><br>Preference will be given to applicants with a civil engineering or agricultural engineering degree (or equal) and experience in municipal water and/or agricultural irrigation design and construction who are currently licensed or are eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wyoming.<br><br>**Must have a valid driver's license.<br>&nbsp;</div><br><div><strong>KNOWLEDGE</strong><strong>:</strong><br><br><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of construction contract documents including: bidding and contract documents, general conditions, supplemental conditions, technical specifications, and supplemental specifications.</li><li>Knowledge and experience in public works contracting.</li><li>Knowledge in the principles and practices of open channel and pressure pipeline hydraulic design.</li><li>Knowledge of construction management principles.</li><li>Knowledge in engineering materials used in water projects.</li></ul><undefined><br></undefined><div><br><strong>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong></div><br><div><strong>Education:</strong></div><div>Bachelor's Degree (typically in Engineering)</div>&nbsp;<div><strong>Experience</strong>:</div><div>1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) &nbsp;Natural Resources Analyst</div>&nbsp;<div><strong>OR</strong></div>&nbsp;<div><strong>Education &amp; Experience&nbsp;Substitution:</strong></div><div>4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:</strong></div><div>A Professional Engineer P.E. or a P.E. within six months of hire is preferred.</div><br></div><div><strong>PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:</strong><br>&nbsp;</div><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Overnight statewide travel is required.</li></ul><br><br><strong>NOTES:&nbsp;</strong><br><strong>&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;<br><br><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>FLSA: Exempt</li></ul><br><div><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">Click&nbsp;</span><a href="https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov/" style="text-decoration: none" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: inherit; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; text-decoration: underline">here</span></a><span style="color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 1); font-style: normal; text-decoration: none">&nbsp;to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.</span><br><br>Click&nbsp;<a href="https://ai.wyo.gov/divisions/human-resources/consultative-services/compensation/pay-tables-salary-averages" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.<br><br>URL:&nbsp;<a href="http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm</a><br><br>The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.<br><br><em>Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A &amp; I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.</em><br>&nbsp;</div>