Texas Department of Transportation · 10 hours ago
Design Manager III or IV - Johnson Co AEO
Cleburne, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTexas Department of Transportation is seeking a Design Manager to lead complex technology-driven projects that shape the future of transportation. The role requires strong technical expertise and exceptional communication skills to manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams while ensuring alignment with TxDOT’s strategic goals.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Assists with design, computer operations and plan preparation
Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans
Develops and/or reviews engineering related documents, correspondence, reports and remediation plans
Leads/Trains professional and administrative staff
Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements
Reviews shop drawings, plans, specifications, estimates, supplemental agreements and change order requests
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Analyzes schedule trends, determines risks and recommends options to management for corrective action for highly complex projects
Performs highly advanced and complex engineering design work such as development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
Serves as a project manager overseeing consultants performing advanced and complex engineering work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS
6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis
7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle
Licensed Prof Engineer
Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment
Geometric design relationships to traffic operations, maintenance and construction
Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
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
Required to work weekends and holidays
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements
Benefits
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
Company
Texas Department of Transportation
Texas Department of Transportation maintains 80,000 miles of road for supporting aviation, rail, and public transportation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stephen Stewart, CPA.CITP
Chief Financial Officer
Carmella I.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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