Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Technical Project Manager II based in Fort Worth, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

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 incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf

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

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:

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Serves as a lead worker
• 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.
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and
  
  repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract
  
  requirements.
• Serves a coaching and leadership role for junior project managers
• Trains professional and technical staff.
• 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: 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.

Competencies:

• Project Management best practices
• Process improvement methodologies
• Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Operating computers and applicable computer software
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Identify project risks and gaps
• Evaluate process performance
• Establish project goals and objectives

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 to 5.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
• Employee may be contacted during off-duty hours to see if he or she can report to work for emergency conditions.
  
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