Texas Department of Transportation

Project Finance and Debt Program Manager - (2501536)

Position Information

TxDOT's Project Finance and Toll Operations Division is looking for a Program Manager with a business-minded approach to work on toll road enterprises, such as the SH 288 toll project in Harris County and the Grand Parkway System. This position provides financial oversight and municipal bond/debt management, which may include: presenting to management and/ or board members, budgeting, contractual oversight, cost and revenue analysis, capital planning, inter-divisional and divisional coordination, and/or operational analysis. This position works as project finance subject matter expert in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. This position offers consistent learning opportunities, while maximizing financial efficiency and thoughtful enterprise stewardship for the citizens of Texas. Come be a part of our team!

Minimum Salary

: 93,000.00

Maximum Salary

: 156,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Stassney Hq - Main

6230 East Stassney Lane

Austin 78744

Travel

: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 flexible hours per week 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)

Position Description

Performs advanced financial project management for toll facilities. Performs project finance debt management and supports issuance of toll revenue bonds or other debt, and leadership of toll enterprise coordination across TxDOT divisions. Reports to a Project Finance and Toll Operations Division Section Director. Work involves working in various phases of the toll project lifecycle; monitoring progress; presenting work; overseeing contractors; generating toll enterprise budgets and compliance strategies. Work involves communicating and collaborating with portfolio and project stakeholders, management, boards and other parties. Serves as Project Manager for multiple projects. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

• Compiles and distributes project information and financial feasibility status reports on projects.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors and assures coordination and approvals through USDOT.
• Develops and implements management controls and oversight procedures.
• Serves as a project leader.
• Oversees, develops, and evaluates financial projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Recommends viable options to enhance project funding and financial plan development, create scenarios, assess feasibility and serve as a resource during implementation.
• Works with others to research, develop and assess the feasibility of complex financing scenarios and other project financing tools for transportation projects.
• Participates in financing efforts such as assessing the feasibility of financing alternatives, structuring, developing and implementation of project finance projects.
• Performs alternative delivery contract administration/ financial oversight to include contract interpretation, compliance monitoring, analysis and problem and dispute resolution.
• Provides project updates and decision items to PFD Director and recommends solutions.
• Reviews information from districts, local and county governments, metropolitan planning organizations, toll and regional mobility authorities, economic development entities, other transportation and business leaders on financing tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 6 YEARS of experience in financial analysis, transportation project management, contract procurement or related 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.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Portfolio, program and project planning, development and management
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Financial analysis methodologies
• Financial principles and methods associated with various types of funding for infrastructure projects
• Financial planning and management practices
• Transportation funding programs, including traditional and non-traditional project programs such as TIFIA
• Contract management
• Applicable industry guidelines affecting Alternative Delivery Projects

Proficient skill in:

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Leading projects and project teams
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Ability to
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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

Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

Job

: Plan/Aviation/Pub Trans/Legis

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Jun 9, 2025, 3:09:46 PM

Unposting Date

: Ongoing

State Job Title/s: Portfolio Project Manager I State Job Code/s: 1650

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

Applicant Information

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 Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information

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