Technical Project Manager I - Construction Division

TxDOT's Construction Division (CST) is looking for a Technical Project Manager to work in our CST Construction Section. The CST Construction Section handles TxDOT's contract claims process and provides support to TxDOT's 25 districts on all matters related to contract administration.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

• 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 transportation engineering related work in construction. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work may require contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Essential Duties:

• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers. 
• Consults with Project Engineers, residents project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems: reviews equipment, utilization data and time/cost estimates. 
• Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan. 
• Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations for assigned projects. 
• 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 full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt or one or more change managementdisciplines.

Competencies:

• Applicable plans, specifications, and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements 
• Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close out) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements 
• Critical Path Method for managing projects 
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools 
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs 
• Standing-prolonged periods of time 
• 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.

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 Employer.

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