Technical Project Manager I- Materials and Tests Divsion

Texas Department of Transportation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave and holidays

Health premiums paid 100% for full‑tme

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Technical Project Manager I in the Materials and Tests Division for the Stassney Campus in Austin, TX. The role focuses on concrete laboratory operations, managing activities, training programs, and field evaluations to support pavement and concrete initiatives.

Qualifications include 5 years of construction project management experience and strong leadership, with travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• 5 years construction project management experience or equivalent, including project management methodologies.
• Experience with process engineering or business process improvement is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to manage teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab operations in the Materials and Tests Division focusing on concrete laboratory activities.
• Plan and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate training, certification programs, and field evaluations supporting TxDOT pavement initiatives.
• Review progress with project engineers, inspectors, and contractors to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and maintain project documentation.

Job description

Job Description - Technical Project Manager I- Materials and Tests Divsion (2602828)

Job Description

Technical Project Manager I- Materials and Tests Divsion - ( 2602828 )

Position Information

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Materials and Tests Division is seeking qualified candidates for a Technical Project Manager I position within the Rigid Pavement and Concrete Section at the Stassney Campus in Austin, Texas. This position is focused on concrete laboratory operations and is responsible for managing laboratory activities, administering training and certification programs, and planning and conducting field evaluations to support TxDOT’s pavement and concrete initiatives.

Minimum Salary

: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary

: 106,634.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

: Stassney Hq - Lab 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

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)

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.

Complies and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.

Conducts project reviews and coorindates 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, resource 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 with 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 accomodate projects already underway.

Experience: 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).

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

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

Project management monitoring

Using computers and applicable computer software

Maintaining a safe work environment

Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

Identify project risks and gaps

Evaluate process performance

Establish project goals and objectives

Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

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 readungs

• 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.

Job

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Oct 27, 2026, 4:08:42 PM

Unposting Date

: Nov 11, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

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

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.