Technical Project Manager I - North Austin Area Office (Austin District)

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 at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Austin is seeking a Technical Project Manager I to guide complex projects from concept to completion, coordinating people, technology, and processes to achieve successful outcomes. This role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, organization, and meaningful impact within the North Austin Area Office.

Responsibilities include overseeing schedules, budgets, and compliance, driving project performance, and ensuring deliverables meet scope and quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction project management experience.
• Experience in project management methodologies.
• Experience with process engineering and business process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Guide projects from concept to completion, coordinating people, technology and processes.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets and compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with Project Engineers, inspectors, contractors and agencies.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, quality and contractual requirements.

Skills

Project management

Process engineering

Business process improvement

Job description

Job Description - Technical Project Manager I - North Austin Area Office (Austin District) (2602789)

Job Description

Technical Project Manager I - North Austin Area Office (Austin District) - ( 2602789 )

Position Information

The North Austin Area Office in the Austin District is excited to announce an opportunity for a Technical Project Manager I to join our team!

In this role, you'll help guide projects from concept to completion, bringing together people, technology, and processes to achieve successful outcomes. If you enjoy collaborating with others, solving challenges, staying organized, and making a meaningful impact, this could be a great fit for you. Your contributions will help keep important initiatives moving forward while supporting the district's mission and commitment to excellence.

Salary/Grade:

Technical Project Manager I: B24 - ($65,104 - $106,634)

Minimum Salary

65,104.00

Maximum Salary

106,634.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

North Austin Area Engr Office 1001 EAST PARMER LANE, STE B Austin 78753

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours per week / Monday - Friday Location Flexibility : Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• 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.

• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and
  construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and
  contractors and assures coordination and approvals through Federal Highway Administration or U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan.
• 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. This position requires you to drive for the State.

Experience: 5 YEARS construction project management; project management, process engineering and 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.
• May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt or one or more change management
  disciplines.

Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken

• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Project management monitoring
• Using computers and applicable computer software
• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
• 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

Unposting Date

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.