Position Information

TxDOT's Design Division is looking for a Pedestrian Facility Project Manager to join our team in the Landscape Architecture Branch! This position will involve developing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) projects, providing support to field personnel for ADA issues, and reviewing projects for ADA concerns. Join us to design and plan spaces in TxDOT ROW to achieve access for all users. Work on a variety of projects, across the various climates and topographies of Texas for districts to work with Local Partners to collaborate with other professionals, such as architects and engineers, to ensure that their designs are safe, practical, and effective. Develop guidelines for working with local partners, while taking into consideration factors such as natural features, topography, climate, and economic feasibility and preferences when designing ROW projects across TxDOT's 25 districts.

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 telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentives, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. If you are looking to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager I - B24 Salary Range $62,004.00 - $101,556.00

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager II- B26 Salary Range $72,886.00 - $123,267.00

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.

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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

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager I:

Assists in overseeing project management activities for pedestrian facility projects to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Assists with contract administration, compliance and coordination of planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations with consultants, districts, divisions and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Coordinates the work of professional and/or technical staff. Work requires extensive contact with governmental agencies, officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager II:

Performs advanced project and program management work for pedestrian facility projects to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Responsible for various project development stages to include planning, design, contract administration, statutory compliance; and coordinating and communicating with consultants, districts, divisions, and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Coordinates and/or leads the work of professional and/or technical staff. Work requires extensive contact with governmental agencies, officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager I:

• Conducts project reviews and inspections with facility inspectors and district/division project managers.
• Performs site visits to oversee and monitor construction projects.
• Serves as a project leader.
• 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.
• Creates, maintains and updates GIS databases and cartographic products using the ESRI suite of ArcGIS software.
• 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.
• Oversees or manages the creation and production of cartographic map products, web mapping applications, and ArcGIS Online maps and services.
• Reviews geographic data from various sources, including other state agencies, aerial imagery, existing maps, and databases.
• Generates reports and produces graphic products.
• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Provides support, coordination and advice in the development, implementation and maintenance of projects and programs.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Serves as a liaison and division contact in area of expertise and represents division at state and local level.
• Trains professional and technical staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager II:

All of the above and:

• Oversees GIS/GPS technical support.
• Oversees complex projects and ADA/Accessibility Compliance program working with multiple organizations requiring extensive coordinating, planning and scheduling during all phases.
• Implements the vision and develops the overall approach for the program, its major milestones, deliverables, and managing the assigned budget to address and meet the desired goals and outcomes.
• Communicates with FHWA, districts, divisions, Department management, and project stakeholders by providing the status of projects, submitting decision items, identifying potential risks and challenges, and recommending solutions to mitigate or avoid project delays.
• Develops and/or interprets contract requirements and specifications in support of pedestrian facility projects.
• Manages professional service contracts to include contract interpretation, compliance monitoring, developing work authorizations and supplemental agreements, problem and dispute resolution, processing payments, and managing the budget.
• Develops, recommends and/or interprets policies and procedures regarding projects or program activities.
• Prepares and makes presentations

Minimum Qualifications:

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager I:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 4 years experience in Transportation Project Development or Project or Program Management.
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
• Related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager II:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in landscape Architecture, urban planning, engineering, architecture, or a related discipline
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 6 years experience in Transportation Project Development or Project or Program Management or Program Management
• Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent.
• Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Safety Impact Certificate

Competencies:

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager I:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to project development and accessibility under state and federal laws
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Project planning, development and management concepts and procedures
• Contract interpretation and oversight

Considerable knowledge of:

• Government programs and operations affecting highway and pedestrian facility development
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures
• Contract development and management policies and procedures
• Agreements and related transportation engineering, contracting/procurement requirements

Expert skill in

• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

Pedestrian Facility Project Manager II:

All of the above and:

Extensive knowledge of:

1. Government programs and operations affecting highway and pedestrian facility development
2. Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
3. Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures

Expert skill in

1. Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting/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)

• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for Safety Impact positions, and 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.