Texas Department of Transportation

Technical Project Manager I or II: Local Government Office (Austin District) - (2501915)

Position Information

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TxDOT's Austin District is seeking a Technical Project Manager I or II for their Local Government Department in Austin, TX. As a Technical Project Manager, you will be part of an elite group responsible for delivering the local government portfolio in the Austin District. 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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This position is for one Technical Project Manager I or II. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Salary Plan/Grade:

Technical Project Manager I: B24 ($65,104 - $106,634/yearly)

Technical Project Manager II: B26 ($76,530 - $118,000/yearly)

Minimum Salary

: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary

: 118,000.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Locations

:

Austin District Headquarters

7901 NORTH IH 35

Austin 78753

Travel

: Yes, 5 % 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 performs advanced engineering, architectural, construction inspection or other technical project management work. Provides leadership related to all aspects of architectural or engineering construction projects by planning and controlling all elements of the project. Responsible for review and development of projects objectives and for maintaining the project integrity through ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal laws, policies and procedures. Responsible for 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. Serves as a Project leader and Coordinator of all aspects of projects. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

The responsibilities for a Technical Project Manager I or II:

• Responsible for leading and coordinating oversight of multiple technical projects.
• Analyzes and reports on advanced and highly complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Directs, develops, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project 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. This position requires you to drive for TxDOT.

Additional responsibilities for a Technical Project Manager II:

• 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.

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:

Technical Project Manager I: 5 YEARS construction project management; project management, process engineering and business process improvement methodologies.

Technical Project Manager II: 6 YEARS 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.
• Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate

Competencies:

Competencies for a Technical Project Manager I:

• Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and delivery of products and services
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project closeout) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Transportation funding programs
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Establish project goals and objectives
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Additional Competencies for a Technical Project Manager II:

• Project Delivery Process
• Planning a program of improvement projects to accomplish a set of performance goals
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

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

: Jul 28, 2025, 2:56:21 PM

Unposting Date

: Sep 1, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

State Job Title/s: Project Manager III, IV State Job Code/s: 1560, 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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