Technical Project Manager I-Belton Area Office

The Belton Area Office in the Waco District is looking for a Technical Project Manager 1 to deliver and oversee a variety of projects within Bell County. The office has over $400 million of active contracts with more work on the horizon, including IH 35 expansion, major bridge replacements, major highway rehabilitations, and a multitude of exciting other opportunities thanks to the considerable growth within the county. This position will oversee, lead, and train a team of inspectors while acting as Project Manager on multiple projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain lead work experience, grow your career, and be exposed to projects that are not seen in many Area Offices across the State. TxDOT offers great employee benefits and boasts one of the top safety cultures in the heavy civil industry. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at https://www.txdot.gov/

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today!

Salary/Plan Grade:

Technical Project Manager I B24/00 $62,004-101,556/yearly

Work Location:

410 W. Loop 121, Belton TX 76513

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, 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.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• 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.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures adherence to approved safety standards.
• Oversees construction project assignments, determines work requirements to complete projects and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
• Serves as project/team leader or assistant project/team leader, which requires coordinating, planning and scheduling during project development and implementation phases.
• Trains professional and technical staff.
• Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Mgmt. Professnl (PMP)

Competencies:

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken.
• Project Management best practices
• Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Process improvement methodologies.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Operating computers and applicable computer software
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively.
• Evaluate process performance.
• Establish project goals and objectives.
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.

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/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