Technical Project Manager I-II Littlefield Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation; Littlefield (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 1,294,000; 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

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Littlefield, TX is seeking a Technical Project Manager I-II to lead multiple construction and engineering projects from concept to completion. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage schedules, and ensure safety and quality standards are met on site.

This exempt, day-shift role requires a valid driver’s license and PM certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma Black Belt, with experience in construction projects.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license; driving a state vehicle may be required.
• PMP or Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent change management skills.
• 5+ years construction project management experience (I/II level).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from concept to completion.
• Coordinate inspections, scheduling, and progress with inspectors and project managers.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and quality to ensure on-budget delivery.
• Ensure OSHA standards compliance on assigned projects.
• Prepare and present project budgets, plans, and change requests.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Problem Solving

Change management awareness

Education

PMP Certification

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Job Description - Technical Project Manager I-II Littlefield Area Office (2602928)

Job Description

Technical Project Manager I-II Littlefield Area Office - ( 2602928 )

Position Information

Join our Littlefield team as a Technical Project Manager and lead impactful projects that drive operational success across the area. This role offers the opportunity to manage multiple projects from concept to completion, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a visible difference in the communities we serve. This position is in a well-organized and professional office with a family mentality. Become part of a team dedicated to delivering transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and quality of life for the traveling public. If you're a motivated leader with strong technical and problem-solving skills, we want to hear from you.

Minimum Salary

: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary

: 1,294,300.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Littlefield-Lamb Co Ae/Maint 1600 W DELANO Littlefield 79339

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 Hours Per Week, as specified: other non-standard hours, Holidays, weekends 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)

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.

• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards for assigned projects.
• 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.
• Oversees and monitors the inspections of construction methods, workmanship and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional essential Duties for a Technical 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.

- Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.

- 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.

- Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan.

- 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.

Technical Project Manager I: 5 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and business process improvement methodologies.

Technical Project Manager II: 6 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and business process improvement methodologies.

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt or one or more change management disciplines.

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
- Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
- 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 Management best practices

Considerable knowledge of
- Project scheduling and coordination activities
- Critical Path Method for managing projects

Proficient skill in
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Addressing changes in scope and budget
- Project management monitoring
- Using computers and applicable computer software

Ability to
- Analyze complex information and develop plans to address