Director of Construction- Beaumont District

Texas Department of Transportation; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Beaumont, Texas, seeks a Director of Construction for the Beaumont District to lead all highway construction activities from contract letting through project closeout. The job oversees FHWA coordination, budgeting, safety, and quality control while managing a team of engineers and support staff.

The successful candidate will have a PE license, seven years of transportation engineering experience, and a track record in leadership and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science; equivalent graduate study may substitute for experience.
• Professional Engineer license is required.
• Experience in transportation engineering and highway construction is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administers construction contracts for highways, bridges and related structures from letting through final payment.
• Acts as consultant to district staff and liaises with FHWA; ensures compliance with federal requirements.
• Develops and monitors construction budgets and forecasts; plans resource needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Job Description - Director of Construction- Beaumont District (2602862)

Job Description

Director of Construction- Beaumont District - ( 2602862 )

Position Information

TxDOT's Beaumont Distirct is looking for a Director of Construction to join us out of our District Headquarters, located in Beaumont, Texas.

If you are an organized individual, with the desire to make a difference for the People of Texas,

Minimum Salary

123,252.00

Maximum Salary

208,449.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Beaumont District Headquarters 8350 EASTEX FREEWAY Beaumont 77708

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Location Flexibility : Onsite

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)

Administers all construction contracts pertaining to highways, bridges and highway-related structures from the time of letting through final payment to contractors for the district. Serves as consultant to other district staff. Acts as liaison with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and ensures compliance with federal requirements. Reports to the District Engineer. Supervises or manages professional, technical and/or administrative employees. Work requires contact with governmental officials and the public. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

• Acts as consultant to other staff engineers regarding construction operations as they relate to administration, programming, planning, design, right of way and maintenance in order to coordinate district operations.
• Acts as liaison with the FHWA and is responsible for interim and final project reviews of FHWA-funded projects.
• Develops and monitors construction budget requirements.
• Ensures compliance with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System.
• Is repsonsible for resolution of contractor claims and construction disputes on current projects.
• Is responsible for the external Equal Employment Opportunity program.
• Is responsible for the pavement management program including development of short- and long-term goals for pavements and direction of planning activities and resources required to meet these goals.
• Monitors on-the-job training and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise programs.
• Monitors the material testing requirements for compliance with specifications and oversees district laboratory operations.
• Oversees and/or coordinates the investigation, monitoring and handling of hazardous materials.
• Oversees construction contracts partnering efforts.
• Oversees construction traffic control coordination for the district; periodically reviews traffic control devices on projects with Area Engineers.
• Oversees contracts, issuance of work orders, construction schedules and job progress on construction projects; coordinates with Area Engineers and reviews area office contract submissions.
• Oversees design, development, operation and/or maintenance of pavement data collection equipment.
• Oversees record management and storage.
• Recommends construction training needs.
• Represents the district at various meetings and/or serves on various committees, workgroups and teams.
• Reviews construction Plans, Specifications and Estimates, change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

7 years of experience in transportation engineering in the construction of highways, bridges or structures. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Licensed Professional Engineer*

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Pavement design and management processes and procedures
• Pavement concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Pavement maintenance
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Design and plan preparation methods and requirements
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Hazardous materials management issues potentially impacting transportation planning and development
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Supervising technical staff
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities-S2435: Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations-Maintaining a safe working environment
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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

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.

Job

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Manager

Job Posting

Nov 2, 2026, 3:52:55 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

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.

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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.