Technical Project Manager I Or Ii: Engineering Services Office (Austin)

Technical Project Manager I or II: Engineering Services Office (Austin District) -* (2304380)*

Shift: Day

Job Shift Details: 40 Hours, Monday - Friday

Location Flexibility: Hybrid

Location Flexibility Details: Remote work may be available. May be able to work remotely three days a week.

Position Information

TxDOT's Austin District's Engineering Services team is looking to fill one Technical Project Manager I or II position located at the District Headquarters. This position 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.

This position is for ONE Technical Project Manager I or II. 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.

We have a diverse workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, apply for this position!

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Technical Project Manager I: B24 ($62,004.00 - $101,556.00/yearly)
Technical Project Manager II: B26 ($72,886.00 - $123,267.00/yearly)

Minimum Salary: 62,004.00, Maximum Salary: 101,556.00

Pay Basis: Yearly

Work Locations: Austin District Headquarters7901 NORTH IH 35 Austin 78753

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:

Technical Project Manager I:

• Responsible for leading and/or coordinating oversight of multiple Technical Projects.
• Analyzes and reports on advanced and highly complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors and assure coordination and approvals through FHWA.
• Coordinates with local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop annual Transportation Improvement Program and long and short-range transportation plans for the area.
• Coordinates with other Divisions and Districts on contracting issues and serves as the point of contact for their professional services contracting program.
• Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan.
• Directs, develops, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• 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.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
• Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management.
• Serves as a project leader.
• Serves as a liaison and division contact in area of expertise.
• Trains professional and technical staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Additional Duties of Technical Project Manager II:

• Analyzes performance and objectives to identify improvement projects to include people, process, and technology.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and

objectives.

• Analyzes and reports on advanced and highly complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual

project schedules.

• Evaluates and assesses business process improvement initiatives performed by others.
• 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.

• Serves a coaching and leadership role for junior Project Managers.

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

Technical Project Manager I:

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).

Technical Project Manager II:

Experience: 6 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

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 close out) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Project Delivery Process
• Project Management best practices
• Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
• Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
• Transportation funding programs
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• 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
• Project management monitoring
• Planning a program of improvement projects to accomplish a set of performance goals
• Operating computers and applicable computer software
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively
• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
• Identify project risks and gaps
• Evaluate process performance
• Establish project goals and objectives
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Additional Competencies for a Technical Project Manager II:

• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Process improvement methodologies
• Addressing changes in scope and budget

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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.

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State Job Title/s:Project Manager III, IV State Job Code/s: 1560, 1561

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,004.00 - $123,267.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Performance bonus

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person