Design-Build Project Manager - Alternative Delivery Division - (2501926)
Position Information
Join TxDOT's Alternative Delivery Division as an Alternative Delivery Project Manager where you'll play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance phases of design-build (DB) and comprehensive development agreement (CDA) projects. These innovative project delivery methods aim to streamline processes, reduce costs, and accelerate the completion of critical infrastructure projects across Texas.
This position is based out of TxDOT's Stassney Campus in Austin and performs advanced and complex project management work in one or more functional areas to include design, construction, materials, and/or maintenance for the Alternative Delivery Division's design-build program as part of the Implementation and Maintenance Section.
You will join a highly motivated, talented, engaged, and dedicated team to help ensure oversight and compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with District and Division personnel, governmental officials, and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Minimum Salary
: 76,530.00
Maximum Salary
: 129,430.00
Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations
:
Stassney Hq - Main
6230 East Stassney Lane
Austin 78744
Travel
: Yes, 25 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 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 highly advanced and complex project management work and provides guidance and direction in project development. Manages alternative delivery projects in multiple functional areas. Oversees and administers the implementation, maintenance and materials aspects of alternative delivery projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Reports to the Implementation and Maintenance Section Director. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
- Coordinates and communicates with FHWA, districts, divisions and administration on project issues and recommends resolutions.
- Develops, recommends and/or interprets policies and procedures regarding projects or program activities.
- Ensures contract administration and oversight of design-build projects is achieved.
- Oversees and develops plans for highly complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
- Performs alternative delivery contract administration to include contract interpretation, compliance monitoring, analysis and problem and dispute resolution.
- Performs site visits to oversee and monitor construction and traffic control projects.
- Prepares and makes presentations.
- Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and technical reports.
- Provides project updates and decision items to the Section Director, Division Director, or Executive Management.
- Responsible for the timely response of project issues, conflicts, requests for Information and other documents submitted by the district.
- Reviews change orders, and supplemental agreements.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Science, or a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 6 years experience in transportation planning or design; project or contract management or related activities. (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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Project changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management tool
- Risk analysis procedures and methods
- Contract interpretation and oversight
Considerable knowledge of
- Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
- Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
- Agreements and related transportation engineering, contracting requirements
Thorough knowledge of
- Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
Expert skill in
- Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments
- Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
- Research and analysis methodologies
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
- Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
- Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
Other Attributes
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
- Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- 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
: Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Type
: Standard
Job Level
: Non-Management
Job Posting
: Jul 21, 2025, 3:19:08 PM
Unposting Date
: Aug 1, 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.
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