Technical Project Manager I or II- Beaumont Area Office

TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for a Technical Project Manager I or II to join us in our Beaumont Area Office. As a Technical Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, inspecting, managing, implementing, and optimizing transportation systems that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the Lone Star State. From construction management and analyzing data to collaborating with engineers and community stakeholders, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the seamless flow of people and goods while preserving Texas' unique cultural and environmental heritage. If you're a strategic thinker with a drive to make a difference in one of the nation's largest and most dynamic transportation networks, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards a brighter future for Texas.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Technical Project Manager I (B24): $65,104 - $106,634/Yearly

Technical Project Manager Ii (B26): $76,530 - $129,430/Yearly

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

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)

Technical Project Manager I: Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight and compliance with state and federal regulations.  Oversees projects objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project integrity.  Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Technical Project Manager II: Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversees project objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project
integrity. Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities. Serves as a lead
worker. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Technical Project Manager I:

• Complies and distributes project informationm status reports, and project budnget expenditures.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and cotractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utliization data and time/cost estimates.
• Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan. 
• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resourves requirements, and cost estimates and projections. 
• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues, and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Monitoes 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. 
• Oversees and monitors the inspections of construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection releated equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements. 

Technical Project Manager Ii:

• Reviews and analyzes project performance and objectives to detemine opportunities for improvement across personnel processes, and technology.
• Evaluates project challenges and formulates solutions to achieve objectives related to productivity, quality, and client satisfaction. 
• Serves as a lead workerk by advising, training, and coaching employees to increase job efficiency; acting as a resources for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager, providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage. 
• Analyzes and reports on advanced and highly complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

Technical Project Manager I And Ii: 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:

Technical 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).

Technical 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. 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:

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 scheduling and coordination activities
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Project management monitoring
• Using computers and applicable computer software
• Follow applicable safety standards, practives and procedures

Technical Project Manager Ii:

• Critical path method for managing projects
• Project management theroies and practices applicable to highly complex projects
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Project management monitoring
• Using computers and applicable computer software
• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address indetified issues
• Identify project risks and gaps
• Evaluate process performance
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices, and procedures

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light Work: Lify up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive motion- subtantial movements of the wrists, hands, andor 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.
• 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