Project Development Project Manager - Bridge Division

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

The Texas Department of Transportation’s Bridge Division seeks a Project Development Project Manager to lead bridge replacement, major rehabilitation, and preventive maintenance initiatives in the state's largest bridge program. You will coordinate with districts, consultants, and in-house design staff to develop projects that improve bridge conditions in Texas.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and at least four years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience in transportation engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Substitutions as allowed by qualifications policy.

Responsibilities

• Identify candidate bridge projects for replacement, major rehabilitation, or maintenance.
• Develop bridge projects with districts, consultants, and in-house design staff to improve conditions.
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery and compliance.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project management

Data analysis

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description - Project Development Project Manager - Bridge Division (2602259)

TxDOT’s Bridge Division is looking for a Project Development Project Manager. This engineer will be part of a team of project managers who manage the Bridge Rehabilitation and Bridge Replacement Funding Program. This position utilizes bridge condition data and works with District and Division personnel to identify candidate bridge projects for replacement, major rehabilitation, or preventative maintenance. Once projects are selected, work with districts, consultants, and in-house design staff to develop bridge projects to improve bridge conditions. Texas’ inventory of over 57,000 bridges is 28,000 more than any other state and, more than the combined inventories of 17 states. For more information, visit our page on the Texas Bridge Program. If you are looking for a career as part of a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide and you have the technical and leadership skills to help manage bridge projects aimed at improving the condition of the largest bridge program in the country, 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, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website. This position is based at our state-of-the-art headquarters in South Austin. Check out our facility and amenities at the Stassney Campus Preview.

• E280 Transportation Engineer I - $65,104-$98,500
• E281 Transportation Engineer II - $69,572-$106,000

Minimum Salary

65,104.00

Maximum Salary

106,000.00

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 hr/wk some weekends/holidays 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 transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

• Analyzes and reports on routine program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.
• Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Performs and/or coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions.
• Recommends bridge replacement, bridge rehabilitation and repair of damaged bridges.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer II - Performs all of the above plus

• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Verifies project eligibility and assists with ranking projects and funding.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience

4 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering 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.Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

5 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering 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.Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certification

Licensed Prof 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.

• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Monitoring the status and progress of projects
• Administering applicable programs
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer II - All of the above plus

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Transportation Engineer I and II

Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment forsafetyimpactpositions.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: Non-Management

State Job Title/s : Engineer II and III State Job Code/s : 2153, 2154

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.