Technical Project Manager I - ( 2301794 )

Position Information

This position is to provide support to the Area Office by managing 4-years plans, program calls, and coordination with local government. This position requires coordination and cooperation with various sections in the Area Office, including Maintenance, Construction, and Design. In addition to involvement with District and other stakeholders.

Minimum Salary : 59,004.00 Maximum Salary : 96,720.00 Pay Basis : Yearly Work Locations : Brazoria Areaengr/S.Braz Maint 18671 FM 523 Angleton 77515 Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : Monday - Friday(8am-5pm) Location Flexibility : Hybrid Location Flexibility Details : Up to two days telework after an initial onboarding period.

Benefits and Perks

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)

Position Description

Performs advanced engineering, architectural, construction inspection 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, governmental officials and private entities. Typically reports to Section/Staff level managers. 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:

• Responsible for leading and/or coordinating oversight of multiple technical projects
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and
  construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and
  contractors and assure coordination and approvals through FHWA.
• 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 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
• Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management.
• Serves as a project leader.
• Serves as project/team leader or assistant project/team leader, which requires coordinating, planning and scheduling
  during project development and implementation phases.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate**

** Safety Impact certifications are not required at the time of application. As required, the Safety Impact certification will be issued by TxDOT at the time of hire.

Competencies:

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
• Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close
  out) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Project Management best practices
• Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including
  their relative costs, advantages and limitations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Project management monitoring
• Operating computers and applicable computer software
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively
• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
• Establish project goals and objectives
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

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.

Job : Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

Job Type : Standard

Job Level : Non-Management

Job Posting : May 16, 2023, 3:20:45 PM Unposting Date : Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Project Manager III State Job Code/s : 1560

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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

Applicant Information

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