Project Manager
Date Posted: Aug 3, 2026
Requisition ID: 481810
Location:
Crawfordsville, IN, US, 47933
Work for Indiana
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.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
This position serves as a mid-level project manager responsible for managing scope, budget and schedule for large projects or multiple medium projects with moderately complex project requirements. The project manager serves as part of a cross-functional team focused on delivering projects on-time and on-budget from letting to completion.
Location:
This position is with INDOT's Crawfordsville District.
Salary:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $67,314.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator (https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/0) to view the total compensation package.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Serve as a primary point of contact and is responsible for overall work progress and technical performance of project.
Support a strong project management culture by coaching and mentoring entry-level project managers.
Responsible for assembling project team and assigning individual responsibilities.
Understand project objectives and role of each team members.
Review contract plans specifications and estimates for scope, compliance, and constructability.
Attend key project meetings and work with team to ensure project scope compliance.
Prepare reports and analysis to manage risk and recommend necessary adjustments.
Present project status and manage the project change process.
May delegate low-level project tasks to assigned project manager.
Preside as project start-up meeting to communicate plan to team.
Manage the project team through all phases of project planning, execution, and closeout consistent with established project delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget, and other specified requirements.
Complete the scope of work while ensuring quality, financial, risk management and policy expectations are met.
Responsible for overall work progress and performance on project.
Review and understand all functional requirements to ensure expectations are clear and establish predictable workloads.
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.
What You'll Need for Success:
Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:
Advanced knowledge of project budgets with understanding of all financial implications/issues;
Ability to minimize and manage changes to the scope of a project;
Ability to manage project uncertainly and applies resources to minimize, monitor and/or control risks;
Ability to understand project objectives and outline the role of each team member;
Ability to effectively manage major conflicts that may arise;
Advanced range of experience managing environmental documents;
Detail oriented to ensure compliance with contract terms and condition.
Effective communication skills;
Ability to engage project specific public and agency stakeholders.
A degree is not required. However, at least 7+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
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