Technical Project Manager II - District Maintenance

Texas Department of Transportation; Laredo; On-site; PEN 276,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid for full-time

On-the-job training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program with incentives

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a motivated technical project manager II to oversee the Laredo District's Seal Coat and Vegetation Management Programs and Winter Weather Operations. You will lead a team, manage multiple priorities, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 6 years of project management experience in construction or related fields and a valid US driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; substitutions allowed year-for-year.
• 6 years of construction project management experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes project performance to identify improvements.
• Evaluates challenges and designs solutions for productivity and quality.
• Mentors staff, coaches employees, and coordinates workflow updates.
• Manages project information, status reports and budgets.
• Coordinates inspections and mitigates project risks and issues.
• Oversees cost and quality to meet contract specs and budget.
• Assigns work, schedules, and ensures coverage for ongoing projects.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Project monitoring

Computer literacy

Safety compliance

Public relations

Scope/budget changes

Communication

Risk analysis

Process improvement

Goal setting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Job description

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

Manages maintenance projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight and compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversees project objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project integrity.

Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities.

Serves as a lead worker. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties

• Reviews and analyzes project performance and objectives to determine opportunities for improvement across personnel, processes, and technology.
• Evaluates project challenges and formulates solutions to achieve objectives related to productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Serves as a lead worker by advising, training, and coaching employees to increase job efficiency; acting as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members ‘career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• 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.
• 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

6 years of experience in 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 US driver’s license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Project management monitoring
• Using computers and applicable computer software
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• 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

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

• 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.

Position Information

Do you like to be challenged? Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently? Are you a problem solver? Are you a team-player who can lead a team effectively? Do you have excellent communication skills and can mediate conflicts? Do you want to be part of a team that focuses on the maintenance of roadways and bridges throughout the Laredo District which serves the country’s number 1 international trade port?

TxDOT’s Laredo District is seeking for a motivated and highly organized professional to join the District Maintenance Team as a Technical Project Manager II to oversee our Seal Coat and Vegetation Management Programs as well as Winter Weather Operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating unique projects, managing multiple priorities, and working with a variety of teams and individuals.

Benefits And Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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)

Job

Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026, 7:46:10 AM

State Job Title/s

Project Manager IV

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 Employer.

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.