Roadway Design Project Manager I or II - Abilene, TX

Texas Department of Transportation; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid 100% for full‑day

On-the-Job Training

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Career development and advancement

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Technical Project Manager I or II to lead roadway design projects in the Abilene district, coordinating engineering work, submittals, and inspections to ensure PS&E packages meet state and federal standards. The role emphasizes collaboration, schedule discipline, and quality control.

The position requires a bachelor's degree, 5–6 years of construction PM experience, and a valid driver’s license. It is onsite in Abilene with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related discipline.
• 5 years of construction project management experience for PM I; 6 years for PM II.
• Valid driver’s license and Safety Impact Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates.
• Oversees project objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project integrity.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Leads, trains, and coaches team members; reviews progress with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline

Job description

Job Description - Roadway Design Project Manager I or II - Abilene, TX (2602001)

Job Description

Roadway Design Project Manager I or II - Abilene, TX - ( 2602001 )

Position Information

In this role, you will serve as a key leader within the central design team; providing guidance, resolving technical issues, and helping ensure the timely delivery of high-quality PS&E (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate) packages. By fostering strong communication, collaboration, and consistency, you’ll help maintain a productive work environment, uphold project standards, and keep schedules on track. If you have experience performing and reviewing design work and supporting coworkers through complex submittals, this role offers the chance to directly contribute to both project success and team growth.

• Technical Project Manager I: B24 ($65,104.00 - $106,634.00/yearly)
• Technical Project Manager II: B26 ($76,530.00 - $129,430.00/yearly)

Minimum Salary

65,104.00

Maximum Salary

129,430.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK Abilene 79601

Travel

Yes, 25 % 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 viewbenefitsavailable to all State of Texas employees visit:Benefitsat a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Technical Project Manager I
Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight and compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversees projects objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project integrity. Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Technical Project Manager II
Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction 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 For a Technical Project Manager I:

• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• 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.

Additional Duties for a Project Manager II:

• 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.
• 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:

Technical Project Manager I: 5 YEARS 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).

Technical Project Manager II: 6 YEARS construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Licenses and Certifications

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

Safety Impact Certificate.

Substitution

Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Competencies For a Technical Project Manager I:

Extensive Knowledge of:

• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project closeout) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Project Delivery Process
• Project Management best practices

Considerable Knowledge of:

• Project scheduling and coordination activities

Proficient Skill in:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Using computers and applicable computer software

Additional Competencies For a Technical Project Manager II:

Expert Skill in:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: 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
• 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 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Aug 31, 2026, 9:22:37 PM

Unposting Date

Sep 15, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s : Project Manager III/IV State Job Code/s : 1560/1561

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.