Project Manager

Salary: $6,612.67 - $7,347.60 Monthly
Location : Cheyenne, WY
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 2026-01845
Department: Water Development Office
Division: Water Development Office
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Determined by Position
Job Classification: ENNR10


Description and Functions
Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
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.


Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

and MUCH MORE! Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• Acts as the Agency's project manager on assigned construction projects.
• Responsible for administration of the State's project agreement with the sponsor.
• Reviews and provides comments on engineer planning studies.
• Reviews and provides comments on engineer construction contract documents and construction cost estimates.
• Reviews and provides concurrence for work change directives and change orders on construction projects.
• Reviews and provides concurrence on engineering amendments.
• Processes engineering and construction pay requests.
• Reviews and provides comments to owner-engineer agreements.
• Manages construction and engineering project budgets and expenditures.
• Maintains office project files.
• Attends construction project design reviews, pre-bid, pre-construction and construction progress meetings.
• Answers questions related to State policies, procedures and statutes.
• Confers with supervisor on overall project progress and issues (design and construction).
• Works with the sponsor to resolve engineer and contractor issues on projects.
• Investigates and oversees complaints related to projects.
• Conducts research and provides information and technical data to the public.
• Applies and interprets rules, regulations, guidelines or standards.
• Has ongoing interface with communities at mid to senior management level.
• Monitors contractors' work progress on projects, including providing solutions and resolving conflicts.
• Prepares recommendations for new project applications.
• Prepares project agreements and amendments between the State and the sponsor.

Qualifications
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:
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.

**Must have a valid driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE :

• Knowledge of and ability to read, research, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contract documents including: bidding and contract documents, general conditions, supplemental conditions, technical specifications, and supplemental specifications.
• Knowledge and experience in public works contracting.
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of open channel and pressure pipeline hydraulic design.
• Knowledge of construction management principles.
• Knowledge in engineering materials used in water projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Engineering)


Experience :

1-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst


OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

4-6 years of progressive work (typically in Engineering) with acquired knowledge at the level of a(n) Natural Resources Analyst
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

A Professional Engineer P.E. or a P.E. within six months of hire is preferred.
Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Overnight statewide travel is required.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Exempt

Supplemental Information
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The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change, please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

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(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associate's Degree
• Associate's Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework
• Master's Degree
• Master's Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

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(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3) months? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

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(ENNR10) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) to less than three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Three (3) to less than four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Four (4) or more years of relevant experience.

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(AA) Describe your relevant experience below.
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Do you have a civil engineering or agricultural engineering degree?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently licensed or are eligible for licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wyoming?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide your license/certificate no. in the box below.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

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(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employee's first and last name, and include the department they work for if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral bonus.
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(A1) If you selected Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.
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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans' preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans' preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans' preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

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(AA) VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veteran's military service, and wish to claim veterans' preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans' preference status. By requesting veterans' preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veteran's Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

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(A) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume' is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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