Texas Department of Transportation

Technical Project Manager II: Burnet Area Office (Austin District) - (2501704)

Position Information

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation in Texas?

TxDOT's Austin District is seeking a Technical Project Manager II for their Burnet Area Office. As a Technical Project Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, inspecting, managing, implementing, and optimizing transportation systems that enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the Lone Star State. From construction management and analyzing data to collaborating with engineers and community stakeholders, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the seamless flow of people and goods while preserving Texas' unique cultural and environmental heritage. If you're a strategic thinker with a drive to make a difference in one of the nation's largest and most dynamic transportation networks, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey towards a brighter future for Texas.

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Minimum Salary

: 76,530.00

Maximum Salary

: 129,430.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Burnet Co Area Engr/Maint Sect

3029 SH 29 EAST

Burnet 78611

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hours, Monday - Friday 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

This position oversees and performs maintenance, construction inspection or other technical program management work. Provides leadership and oversight related to all aspects of construction projects by planning and controlling all elements of the project OR oversees one aspect of multiple maintenance, construction or otherwise technical projects. 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. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes performance and objectives to identify improvement projects to include people, process, and technology.
• 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 and assures coordination and approvals through FHWA or USDOT.
• Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Evaluates and assesses business process improvement initiatives performed by others.
• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures adherence to approved safety standards.
• Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
• Serves a coaching and leadership role for junior project managers.
• Serves as a liaison and division contact in area of expertise and represents division at state and local level.
• Trains professional and technical staff.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Experience: 6 YEARS maintenance management, construction project management; project management, process engineering and business process improvement methodologies. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Competencies:

• Project Management best practices
• Process improvement methodologies
• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
• Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Project management monitoring
• Planning a program of improvement projects to accomplish a set of performance goals
• Operating computers and applicable computer software
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Identify project risks and gaps
• Evaluate process performance
• Establish project goals and objectives
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

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 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)

• 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.
  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.

Job

: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Type

: Standard

Job Level

: Non-Management

Job Posting

: Jun 20, 2025, 3:25:16 PM

Unposting Date

: Jul 15, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Project Manager IV State Job Code/s: 1561

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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