Technical Project Manager I - TP&D (El Paso District)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative/Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health premiums paid 100% for full‑t​i

On‑the‑Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in the El Paso District seeks a Technical Project Manager I to lead complex transportation initiatives from planning through implementation. You will partner with local governments, MPOs, consultants, and state and federal agencies to program, schedule, budget, and deliver critical projects that enhance mobility and safety in the region.

The role emphasizes cross‑agency coordination, budget tracking, plan reviews, and portfolio management in a collaborative

Qualifications

• 5 years construction project management experience or equivalent.
• Experience with project management methodologies and process improvement.
• Ability to lead complex transportation projects and coordinate multiple partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, MPOs, local governments, consultants, and federal partners.
• Manage programming, scheduling, budgeting, and plan reviews for transportation projects.
• Oversee project delivery from planning through implementation and closeout.
• Monitor schedules, costs, and quality to ensure contract compliance and on-time delivery.
• Develop and maintain documentation for budgets, milestones, and risk mitigation.
• Communicate status and risks to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Budget tracking

Schedule planning

Stakeholder coordination

Risk management

Job description

Job Description - Technical Project Manager I - TP&D (El Paso District) (2602332)

Job Description

Technical Project Manager I - TP&D (El Paso District) - ( 2602332 )

Position Information

Ready to help shape the future of transportation in Texas? Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the El Paso District as a Technical Project Manager within our Transportation Planning and Development (TP&D) section. In this dynamic role, you will help support the delivery of transportation solutions that improve mobility, enhance safety, and support the economic vitality of communities across the region and the state.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will play a key role in project programming, scheduling, portfolio management, budget tracking, plan review, and project delivery. Working in a collaborative environment, you will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, consultants, and state and federal partners to advance critical transportation initiatives from planning through implementation.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to expand your project management expertise while gaining valuable experience managing diverse transportation programs and project portfolios. You will contribute to high-impact projects that directly improve the quality of life for Texans, while developing your leadership skills and advancing your career with one of the nation's leading transportation agencies.

Minimum Salary

65,104.00

Maximum Salary

106,634.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Exempt

Work Locations

El Paso District Headquarters 13301 GATEWAY BLVD WEST El Paso 79928

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift : Day Job Shift Details : 40 hours; Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 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.

Analyses and reports on advanced and highly complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.

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

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.

Coordinates with local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop annual Transportation Improvement Program and long and short-range transportation plans for the area.

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.

Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations for assigned projects.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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

Extensive Knowledge of:

• 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 Delivery Process
• Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
• Transportation funding programs

Considerable knowledge of:

• 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
• Identify project risks and gaps

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or 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

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.