PROJECT MANAGER TRANSPORTATION
New Jersey treats Project Manager Transportation as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The spec names a bachelor's degree, but it leaves the door open to substitute experience for the degree. The FY 2027 range lands between $105,267 and $155,359, and state payroll currently lists about 10 people in the title, most of them at Transportation.
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Project Manager Transportation appears on the State payroll at one department, Department of Transportation. It is also used at one independent authority, New Jersey Infrastructure Bank.
State departments
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 10 |
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Infrastructure Bank | 1 |
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Who employs this title
State payroll records show 10 people working under this title. The median actual salary is $142,846. The agencies employing the most are:
- Transportation (10)
Counts from NJ YourMoney agency payroll. See statewide workforce analytics.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of a manager in the Department of Transportation, functions as a project leader and may supervise work performance of a unit; plans, monitors, and directs work activities and resources; develops and maintains program and project management system; ensures timely completion of projects and fiscal schedules, monitors administrative and fiscal functions, and may implement preferred alternatives for construction and/or project close-out; does other related duties.
Examples of work
Manages the scheduling and monitoring of the department programs and projects, including compilation of schedule data for the implementation of projects in approved programs and the obligation of the necessary funds; monitors management efforts to accomplish all capital programs within established time frames, including extensive coordination with project and unit managers, develops and implements new or improved programs, and project scheduling and monitoring techniques. Evaluates the need for proposed changes on an exceptional basis and develops timely and effective solutions to minimize impact to project schedule and budget. Monitors projects by continuously reviewing selected and/or high priority and/or sensitive projects and assigned programs. Ensures that activities are on schedule and within fiscal constraints. Develops project scheduling and monitoring data for long and annual range capital programs; devises, implements, and manages computer oriented systems for monitoring the progress of projects from inception to award of construction contracts. Resolves issues and problems that extend beyond the authority delegated to each functional manager by obtaining management decisions necessary to allow work to progress. Coordinates flow of specific program areas and high priority projects through all involved functional areas of the department and external agencies. Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit. Maintains liaison with department unit and project managers regarding progress of capital projects at all stages of development; organizes and coordinates efforts to resolve identified conflicts promptly to facilitate programs and project implementation. Manages the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of employees. May supervise staff assigned to work operations and/or functional programs. May supervise, assign, and instruct employees in the performance of their work. May supervise employees providing information, advice, and assistance to department, state, county and/or municipal officials, representatives from other agencies and other interested parties. Prepares work plans and develops operating procedures to implement and facilitate work of the program or unit. Estimates resource needs, both consultant and in-house, to establish project budgets. Analyzes cost control reports and advises the manager of corrective actions necessary to control project expenditures and maintains established budgets. Develops effective methods for monitoring project progress and presenting pertinent data to department managers and supervisors accurately and in a timely manner for use in trouble-shooting capital program implementation activities. Identifies and resolves problems in the administration or coordination of programs, activities or projects. Keeps higher level managers apprised of progress in the coordination of projects and programs. Reviews consultant invoices and progress reports and recommends action to the manager. Writes notices, memoranda, or news releases about policy changes, major events, or other information. Coordinates provision of all professional service procurement needs required for each project. May direct the work activities and coordinates all pre-bid requirements including Pre-bid Conferences. Recommends approval of all change orders and appropriate field changes. May coordinate and expedite major construction project issues with the designer, contractor, procurement, or legal services as required. Oversees and participates in all public outreach functions. Coordinates and manages project reviews. Suggests and assists in the development of programmatic and process changes designed to maximize productivity and effective utilization of resources. Supervises and/or prepares highly complex, computerized, clear, technically sound, accurate, and informative reports and studies containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations concerning solutions and implementations. Prepares correspondence in the course of official duties. May supervise the maintenance of records and files. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Knowledge of project management principles and techniques. Knowledge of supervisory techniques. Knowledge of management principles and practices applicable to scheduling, cost control, and resource management techniques. Knowledge of project specifics required to make decisions including awareness of external factors which impact upon individual projects. Knowledge of computerized management reporting techniques. Knowledge of the applications of information processing systems. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with representatives of local, county, state, and federal government, industry, civic associations, and others interested in the goals, functions, and responsibilities of the section. Ability to assign, evaluate, and supervise the work performance of subordinates. Ability to understand department organizational structure, policies, and procedures including line and staff functions. Ability to understand the problems, procedures, and objectives of the department's capital programs and projects. Ability to apply federal and state legislation and regulations pertaining to or affecting the various activities of the department. Ability to influence organizational resources to complete project tasks including instances where needed resources are controlled by other managers or by outside departments/agencies. Ability to represent the department and/or division as needed to achieve program and/or project objectives. Ability to deliver capital projects within or ahead of project schedule and budget including preparation of project management plans with clearly defined project scope, functional criteria, task descriptions, schedule, budget, and quality standards. Ability to obtain cooperation and approval from executive and subordinate staff across departmental functional lines to successfully advance a project and resolve inter and intra- departmental conflicts. Ability to monitor projects by continuously reviewing selected and/or high priority and/or sensitive projects and assigned programs. Ability to resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans, or projects. Ability to assist in the implementation and completion of project schedules in the department's project coordination system. Ability to correlate schedules and cost constraints. Ability to develop new or improved methods for scheduling and monitoring programs and projects. Ability to prepare concise, complete, and effective reports and correspondence regarding problems, projected solutions, progress, and final dispositions. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Nine (9) years of professional experience in a government or private organization involving analysis, development, coordination and implementation of projects, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory, or transportation or highway project management capacity. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory, or transportation or highway project management capacity. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.