Technical Project Manager II - District Maintenance

Texas Department of Transportation; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

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 Laredo is seeking a Technical Project Manager II to oversee Seal Coat, Vegetation Management, and Winter Weather Operations. The role requires coordinating multiple priorities, leading a team, and delivering projects on time within budget.

The position is based in the Laredo District with a 8am–5pm schedule, travel up to 25%, and a focus on public safety, compliance, and quality.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in construction project management or related fields.
• Valid US driver’s license required for state vehicle operation.
• Exempt status and ability to work a full-time schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate maintenance projects across multiple teams.
• Oversee scope, budget, and schedule to meet contract requirements.
• Mentor staff and review work; provide updates to leadership.
• Prepare reports and track project performance and expenditures.
• Identify risks and apply mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Skills

Project scheduling

Team leadership

Coordination

Communication

Conflict mediation

Multitasking

Job description

Job Description - Technical Project Manager II - District Maintenance (2602809)

Technical Project Manager II - District Maintenance - (2602809)

Position Information

Do you like to be challenged? Can you manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently? Are you a problem solver? Are you a team-player who can lead a team effectively? Do you have excellent communication skills and can mediate conflicts? Do you want to be part of a team that focuses on the maintenance of roadways and bridges throughout the Laredo District which serves the country's number 1 international trade port?

TxDOT's Laredo District is seeking for a motivated and highly organized professional to join the District Maintenance Team as a Technical Project Manager II to oversee our Seal Coat and Vegetation Management Programs as well as Winter Weather Operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoys coordinating unique projects, managing multiple priorities, and working with a variety of teams and individuals.

Salary

Minimum Salary: 76,530.00

Maximum Salary: 129,430.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

Laredo District Headquarters 1817 BOB BULLOCK LOOP Laredo 78043

Travel

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job Shift Details : Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

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 view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance (ERS.texas.gov)

Responsibilities

Manages maintenance 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Experience

6 years of experience in 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 at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Skills and Additional Responsibilities

• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Project management monitoring
• Using computers and applicable computer software
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• Communicate effectively
• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
• Identify project risks and gaps
• Evaluate process performance
• Establish project goals and objectives

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 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.

Drug Test Note

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

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Posting

Oct 27, 2026, 12:46:10 PM

Unposting Date

Ongoing

State Job Title/s : Project Manager IV State Job Code/s : 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 Act of 1990.