Natural Resource Project Manager

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the State, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources protects, enhances, preserves, and wisely uses natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana's citizens through professional leadership, management, and education.

This position will provide inspection and oversight of various types of construction projects to ensure they are performed per the construction plans and specifications and within the allocated budget and contract term. This candidate should be proficient in interpreting construction plans and specifications, including related regulatory requirements; be able to effectively communicate with Contractors, Designers, and property staff; and be responsible to document and communicate issues in a timely manner.

This candidate will travel throughout the State to perform these duties and should be prepared to work outside and long hours as needed.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at [[minAnnual

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The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Manages assigned design and construction projects.
• Coordinates with the Engineering Team to manage and monitor project design progress;
• Performs construction contract inspection on an almost daily basis;
• Works with landowners to secure rights of entry, prepares project designs, prepares scopes of work and construction cost estimates, maintains construction activity records, verifies pay requests and reconciles contract cost;
• Maintains an inventory of facilities and maintenance needs for budget development.
• Provides technical support on reopening and plugging leaking wells and remediating contaminated sites;
• Prepares contracts for services to clean up Orphan Well program projects. Ensures contract conditions are followed;
• Manages grant programs and assist with grant applications and reporting requirements.
• Coordinates permitting activity related to the Indiana Flood Control Act, the Indiana Floodplain Management Act, and the Indiana Dam Safety Act, including provisions for low-head dams.
• Assists Division leaders and staff on database development and maintenance and other project management systems.
• Coordinates with permit applicants, external stakeholders, dam owners and other interested citizens regarding the Division’s programs.
• Creates construction record of all activity and pay quantities and pay estimates on the project.
• Creates and negotiate change orders.
• Prepares documentation related to contractor claims for additional payment.
• Attends meetings, workshops and/or conferences related to construction.
• Completes additional tasks as they relate to the position.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

You must have the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Knowledge and skill acquired through a Baccalaureate degree or related experience in natural resources, physical/biological/geological/environmental sciences, project management, public affairs, public administration, civil engineering or construction management
• Thorough knowledge of principles of…