TxDOT is seeking a Technical Project Manager I, or II with transportation related experience to fill an open position within the Design Division's Final PS&E Processing section. Under the guidance of the section director, this project manager will manage several division programs aimed at assisting all 25 districts with the delivery of the statewide highway construction portfolio.

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Technical Project Manager I - B24 Salary Range $59,004 - $96,720
Technical Project Manager II - B26 Salary Range $69,415 - $117,397

***The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Performs advanced engineering or other technical project management work. Provides leadership related to all aspects of architectural or engineering construction projects by planning, and controlling all elements of the project. Responsible for review and development of projects objectives and for maintaining the project integrity through ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal laws, policies and procedures. Responsible for quality assurance/quality control aspects of technical projects. Work requires extensive contact with agency management and governmental officials. This position reports to the section level manager. Serves as a Project leader and Coordinator of all aspects of projects. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Technical Project Manager I:

• Responsible for leading and/or coordinating oversight of multiple technical projects.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors and assure coordination and approvals through FHWA.
• Coordinates with other Divisions and Districts on contracting issues and serves as the point of contact for their professional services contracting program.
• Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan.
• Directs, develops, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures adherence to approved safety standards.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management.
• Serves as a project leader.
• Trains professional and technical staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Technical Project Manager II:

• Analyzes performance and objectives to identify improvement projects to include people, process, and technology.
• Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitors and manages project cost and quality to ensure project is completed within budget and to ensure deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
• Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.

Experience:

Project Manager I:

• 5 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

Project Manager II:

• 6 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
• 255: Project Mgmt Professnl (PMP)

Competencies:

Technical Project Manager I:

• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project closeout) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Project Delivery Process
• Project Management best practices
• Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
• Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
• Transportation funding programs
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Process improvement methodologies
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• Project management monitoring
• Planning a program of improvement projects to accomplish a set of performance goals
• Operating computers and applicable computer software
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively
• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
• Identify project risks and gaps

Technical Project Manager II:

• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Project Management best practices
• Process improvement methodologies
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Project management monitoring

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information