TPWD - Manager VI (Branch Manager

Texas A&M International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Infrastructure Division seeks a senior Design / Project Management Branch Manager to lead the dedicated team responsible for capital construction and minor projects from inception to construction solicitation.

You will partner with TPWD leaders, manage budgets, set design standards, mentor architectural and engineering staff, and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery across TPWD facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Ten years of supervising and managing real property construction projects.
• Five years of directly managing architectural/engineering project managers.
• Experience in public speaking and presentations.
• Licensure as Architect, Engineer, or Landscape Architect with Texas reciprocal eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction tasks and coordination with Architecture/Engineering firms.
• Oversee design/procurement from inception to construction solicitation.
• Mentor staff, manage branch budget, and ensure timely project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Public speaking

Budgeting

Contract management

Consultant management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Job description

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To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS:

TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Infrastructure Division Deputy Director, the Design / Project Management Branch Manager Performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities within the infrastructure division. Responsible for the operations and activities of the Design / Project Management (DPM) Branch and functions according to Infrastructure Division and TPWD directives and mission. The DPM Branch supports the entire collection of capital projects and/or capital programs undertaken by the division.The capital portfolio of projects consists of two separate programs including Capital Construction and Minor Construction and may involve new development (including Centennial Parks), major repair and minor renovation projects.The branch staff serves as the project leads from inception through construction solicitation; responsible for the execution and/or coordination of all pre-construction tasks related to each project, including coordination with partner TPWD divisions for early high-level and strategic planning of projects, performing project initiation and leading the design and project management efforts on all capital construction projects, performing 'in-house' design for selected capital and minor construction projects as appropriate, and providing ongoing efficient coordination and updates to partner divisions on the status of active projects. The DPM branch staff is responsible for developing and curating project design guidelines and standards, the monitoring and tracking of design progress of minor construction program assignments, the evaluation of work output and quality, and the development and curation of a catalog of project 'prototypes' suitable to address recurring facility needs requiring similar design solutions. The focus of the branch is the development of capital projects from earliest inception through the delivery of documents for construction solicitation, primarily via external Architectural/Engineering firms that are managed during pre-construction by the DPM staff.Upon award of a project construction contract, the project lead role shifts to the Infrastructure Field Operations Branch, with continued support from the DPM staff. The DPM Branch Manager collaborates with fellow Branch Managers, the Infrastructure Portfolio Manager, other senior managers, executives and major stakeholders as necessary to help establish strategic plans and objectives for the division. Working closely with the Portfolio Manager and senior leadership from other TPWD divisions, the DPM Branch Manager will help anticipate the type and volume of upcoming capital work and subsequently assign staff to enable efficient and timely project delivery to the Field Operations Branch for construction.The Branch Manager is responsible for the integration and implementation of consistent project management methodologies within the branch for effectively communicating with fellow Branch Managers and the Portfolio Manager for the purpose of continuously reviewing, updating and optimizing the timely delivery of projects and ensuring compliance with changing organizational strategies, budgets, goals and objectives. Direct reports are the Architectural and Engineering Program Managers, the Minor Construction Program Manager, the Survey Program Manager and senior special projects design staff as assigned.The DPM Branch Manager is responsible for providing professional mentorship, direction and management to ensure the team of Design Project Managers are deployed in the most advantageous and efficient manner, and for the management of the branch budget. The DPM Branch Manager is a critical member of the Infrastructure Division's senior leadership team, and must remain in regular, candid and professional communication with his/her fellow Branch Managers (Contracting, Administration/Finance, Field Operations and Operational Programs and Policy) to ensure project teams are functioning at their highest potential. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned.Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.

Experience:

Ten years of experience in the supervision and project management of real property construction, which may include building facility, utility, and road construction projects.

Ten years of experience as a practicing licensed Architect, Engineer or Landscape Architect.

Five years of experience directly managing a combination of Registered Architectural, Engineering or Landscape Architectural Project Managers.

Experience in public speaking and presentations.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Must possess a current and active Architecture, Engineer, or Landscape Architect license issued by a US state licensing board or recognized international equivalent and be able to obtain reciprocal licensure in the State of Texas within 18 months of hire.

Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid Class 'C' Texas driver's license.

Note: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certification.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of construction and/or project management experience may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education up to a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Experience relating specifically to planning and design phase management of projects and managing Architectural and Engineering consultants or subconsultants.

Experience in administrative processes, personnel management, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, total quality management, team building and organizational development.

Three (3) years serving in leadership/management role in a governmental or pseudo-governmental setting (city, state, regional mobility authority, river authority, etc.)

Licensure:

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, as issued by the Project Management Institute.