Construction Project Coordinator-CC District Construction Office

Join the TxDOT Family as a Construction Project Coordinator in the heart of Corpus Christi where you will align local government agencies, dedicated State Employees, skilled contractors, and passionate citizens to bring transformative projects to life! With your expertise, you'll navigate regulations, foster collaboration, and build your skill set as a leader for the District's Construction Office.
 

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 project management work for district construction projects. Work includes oversight of construction projects and record keeping, construction engineering inspection (CEI), and in house inspections for construction and maintenance projects in a district area office. Work requires extensive contact with department staff, governmental agencies, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as a project lead by managing interim projects; distributing project-related work assignments; and evaluating project team members for the duration of the project
• Oversees construction of multiple projects in a district area office. 
• Oversees and schedules construction engineering inspection (CEI) and in-house inspections for assigned projects in a district area office.
• Oversees and manages all project records for an area office to include, project change orders, statement of costs (SOC), closeouts, and assigning projects to staff.
• Reviews change orders prior to execution and assists with coordination between contractors, district construction office,  and area engineer staff.
• Acts as the liaison between consultants and the district to address project issues.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline

Experience:

4 years Project management or development, construction/engineering support, or related experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) -Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses And Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate:  Issued at time of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master'S Degree

Competencies:

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather that whole hand
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• 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.
• Required to work weekends and holidays
• Required to work hours other than 8-5
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements 
• 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