Program Coordinator I/II (Port Project Manager) - Maritime Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 51,158 - 99,658; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100%

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Program Coordinator I/II to manage maritime projects. This dynamic role involves overseeing grant-funded initiatives, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and excellent organizational skills. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, balancing office work with on-site visits to ports along the Texas coast. Join a team that values work-life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible work schedules and health premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees. If you're passionate about making an impact in transportation, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in project management or program coordination.
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant-funded projects from inception to completion.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Stakeholder Coordination

Grant Administration

Compliance Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration

Job description

Job Description - Program Coordinator I/II (Port Project Manager) - Maritime Division (2500902)

TxDOT Maritime Division is seeking an ambitious individual to join our team. This role involves overseeing grant-funded local government projects from inception to completion, including design, letting, procurement, construction, and closeout. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, construction inspection, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements. The position will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, often interacting with various departments and external partners. The role requires both office-based work and on-site visits at various ports located along the Texas coast.

Minimum Salary

51,158.00

Maximum Salary

99,658.00

Pay Basis

Yearly

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Work Locations

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Travel

Yes, 50 % 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.

Administers state and federal maritime grant programs and projects. Conducts project management review, oversight and compliance monitoring of complex applications, grant agreements, procurements, reimbursements, audits and administrative requirements to determine compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental officials and/or private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives under direction from their supervisor.

• Collaborates with program staff to provide technical assistance on program requirements to government agencies, transit providers, community organizations and the general public.
• Assists with developing contract requirements or specifications in support of maritime programs or projects.
• Assists with or performs administration of federal and state maritime grants funding, and planning programs and projects.
• Assists with evaluating consultant performance for contractual compliance as well as federal and state requirements.
• Assists with planning, developing and recommending program guidelines, policies, procedures enhancements and methodologies.
• Stays abreast of transportation industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures and legislation.
• Writes internal/external correspondence/reports/lists/forms/updates/memos concerning programs and projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Acts as district or division liaison in area of expertise.
• Performs complex administration of federal and state maritime grants, funding and planning programs and projects.
• Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.
• Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance.
• May serve as project leader.
• Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.
• Writes internal/external correspondence/reports/lists/forms/updates/memos concerning programs and projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis.

Experience:

2 years of experience in project management, program coordination, planning, research analysis, grant administration and/or contract management. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

3 years of experience in project management, program coordination, planning, research analysis, grant administration and/or contract management. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Considerable knowledge of:

• Developing and implementing programs
• Program planning, development and management methodologies
• Auditing and investigative methods, practices and procedures
• Applicable contract/grant/funding/project/program processes, policies and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Collecting, sorting and compiling data
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Interpreting applicable information

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

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.