Texas Department of Transportation · 14 hours ago
Technical Project Manager I or II (Advance Project Development) - El Paso TX
El Paso, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expThe Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Technical Project Manager in their Advance Project Development Office. This role involves managing advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, quality assurance, and project integrity.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates
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
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
Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Reviews and analyzes project performance and objectives to determine opportunities for improvement across personnel, processes, and technology
Analyzes and reports on advanced and highly complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules
Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations for assigned projects
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/director; providing input on team members’ career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline
Technical Project Manager I: 5 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies
Technical Project Manager II: 6 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies
Valid US driver's license
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 Delivery Process
Project Management best practices
Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
Project scheduling and coordination activities
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Addressing changes in scope and budget
Project management monitoring
Using computers and applicable computer software
Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Preferred
Critical Path Method for managing projects
Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
Identify project risks and gaps
Evaluate process performance
Establish project goals and objectives
Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
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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