Maritime Project Specialist - Maritime Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid 100% for Full‑Tme

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking a Maritime Project Specialist to support state ferry operations. You will coordinate contracting, monitor budgets, and manage procurement for maritime projects, collaborating with project teams to reach defined goals.

The role requires strong project management skills, experience with contracts, and the ability to interact with state and private partners to keep projects on track and within budget.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in business analysis, contract administration, project management, accounting, or related fields.
• Proficiency in project scheduling and coordination.
• Knowledge of budgeting methods and procedures.
• Experience with contract negotiation, development and management.
• Familiarity with purchasing methods and procedures.
• Experience with program/project planning, development, and management methodologies.
• Ability to establish plans and objectives aligned with business strategy.
• Ability to research, analyze, and interpret policies and state and federal regulations.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performs project management work in support of state ferry operations.
• Provides general assistance related to contracting, budget monitoring, procurement and document development and review for maritime/ferry projects.
• Works with project managers or project teams to define goals and objectives.
• Extensive contact with department staff, governmental agencies, and private entities.
• Performs work independently on assignments with supervisor escalation for unusual issues.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for integrated project plans and schedules.
• Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, and consultant qualifications.
• Uses project management principles for planning, executing, monitoring, and closing complex transportation projects.
• Develops project reports analyzing progress vs. plan and suggests data-driven improvements.
• Coordinates procurement activities and ensures compliance with policies.
• Assists with development and execution of contracts and maintenance of Continuity of Operations Plan.

Job description

Job Description - Maritime Project Specialist - Maritime Division (2602679)

Job Description

Maritime Project Specialist - Maritime Division - ( 2602679 )

Position Information Looking for a career where your work has a real impact? Join our maritime/ferry operations team and help support projects that keep travelers, workers, and goods moving across Texas waterways. From managing budgets and procurement activities to coordinating contracts and collaborating with project teams, you'll play an essential role in advancing maritime transportation projects. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy building partnerships, and are ready to take ownership of meaningful work, we encourage you to apply. We have a diverse workforce of over 14,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk!

Minimum Salary

: 57,614.00

Maximum Salary

: 93,138.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours per week M - F 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)

Performs project management work in support of state ferry operations. Work includes providing general assistance related to contracting, budget monitoring, procurement and document development and review associated with maritime/ferry projects. Works with the project managers or project team to define project’s goals and objectives. Work requires extensive contact with department staff, governmental agencies, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so
  that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Monitors contract performance by examining billings, fiscal data, and eligibility determinations for compliance with
  terms of contract and policies; recommends cancellation of contracts when deviations occur.
• Reviews contracts, amendments, subcontracts, procurement documents, change orders, work orders, supplemental agreements,
  time extensions, acceptance testing and consultant qualifications.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly
  complex transportation projects.
• Performs project monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget.
• Develops short and long-term projections for Maritime and Ferry projects; coordinates with staff to recommend priorities
  and future planning.
• Develops project reports analyzing actual project progress versus planned; make recommendations based on data analysis to
  improve project outcomes.
• Coordinates procurement activities for Maritime and Ferry projects; ensures compliance with procurement policies and
  regulations.
• Assists with the development and executions of contracts including coordination with other districts and divisions.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of the Continuity of Operations Plan.

Experience: 2 years of experience in business analysis, contract administration, project management, accounting or related experience. (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.

• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures, and terminology
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract negotiation, development and management methods
• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy and results
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording
  meeting notes, record keeping and records management

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

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.