Position Information

TxDOT's Materials & Tests Division is looking for a Technical Manager I or II based at our Headquarters in Austin. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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• Technical Project Manager I: B24, $62,008 - $101,556

• Technical Project Manager II: B26, $72,886 - $123,267

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.

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

Technical Manager I:

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.

Technical Manager II:

Oversees and performs advanced engineering, architectural, construction inspection or other technical project management work. Provides leadership and oversight related to all aspects of architectural or engineering construction projects by planning, and controlling all elements of the project OR oversees one aspect of multiple engineering construction or otherwise technical projects. 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 oversight of all 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 Lead Worker. 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.

• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors and assure coordination and approvals through FHWA.

• Coordinates with other Divisions and Districts on contracting issues and serves as the point of contact for their professional services contracting program.

• Directs, develops, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.

• Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.

• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.

• Serves as a project leader.

• Serves as a liaison and division contact in area of expertise and represents division at state and local level.

• 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 basi s . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Technical Manager I - 5 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies.

Technical 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.

Competencies:

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken

• 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 theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects

• Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

• Transportation principles and methods for moving people or goods by multimodal (road, air, water) methods, including their relative costs, advantages and limitations

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Planning a program of improvement projects to accomplish a set of performance goals

• Operating computers and applicable computer software

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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.