Technical Project Manager I

[Oversees] and performs advanced engineering, architectural, construction inspection or other technical project management work. Provides leadership and oversight related to all aspects of architectural or engineering construction projects by planning, and controlling all elements of the project OR oversees one aspect of multiple engineering construction or otherwise technical projects. Responsible for review and development of projects objectives and for maintaining the project integrity through ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal laws, policies and procedures. Responsible for oversight of all quality assurance/quality control aspects of technical projects. Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities. Typically reports to Section/Staff level managers. [Serves as a Lead Worker]. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

The essential duties for this job include:

• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.
• 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.
• Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures adherence to approved safety standards.
• Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management.
• Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

The required competencies for this job include:

• Identify project risks and gaps
• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close out) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Project Management best practices
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others
• Operating computers and applicable computer software

This job requires the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline

This job requires the following:

• 6 years in construction project management; project management, process engineering and business process improvement methodologies
• (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• No supervisory experience required.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis.

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job:

• Valid Drivers License at time of employment
• Safety Impact Certificate

Other Conditions:

• This is a Safety Impact position (either Safety Impact, Commercial Driver and/or Vessel Crew Member) and will be subject to random drug testing.

Conditions for this Position: Standards of Employment

Resumes are accepted for additional information, but you must complete the online State of Texas application to include a summary of your work experience. If this information is not completed, your application will be rejected. “See Resume” will not be accepted for work experience.

Applicant Information

Job postings expire at 11:59 PM Central Standard Time.