Project Manager - Austin, United States - Texas Department of Transportation

Texas Department of Transportation

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Austin, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Project Manager - Alternative Delivery Division
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(2401825
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Position Information
TxDOT's Alternative Delivery Division is looking for a Project Manager based in Austin, TX. We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let's talk

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance.

In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Minimum Salary: 72,886.00
Maximum Salary: 123,267.00

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 hours per week M - F

Location Flexibility:
Hybrid

Benefits and Perks
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.

In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include:

Low Turnover
Retirement Pension
Alternative Work Schedules
Paid Leave/Holidays
Health Premiums paid at 100% for fulltime employees
On the Job Training
Tuition Assistance Program
Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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 )

Position Description

Performs highly advanced and complex project management work and provides guidance and direction in areas of quality and construction management for design-build transportation projects.

Manages design-build program improvements in multiple functional areas. Oversees and supports the administration of construction, material and inspection quality processes for the alternative delivery projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Reports to the Deputy Division Director and Implementation Section Task Leader. 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:

Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for highly complex and advanced projects.
Audits and ensures quality control processes of projects for the division and/or alternative delivery program.
Coordinates and communicates with FHWA, districts, divisions and administration on project issues and recommends resolutions.
Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
Develops claims prevention techniques.
Develops, recommends and/or interprets policies and procedures regarding projects or program activities.
Performs alternative delivery contract administration to include contract interpretation, compliance monitoring, analysis and problem and dispute resolution.
Prepares and makes presentations.
Reviews change orders, supplemental agreements, memorandum agreements and extra work orders; reviews monthly and final estimates prior to submittal.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Science or a related field.
Substitution

Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis OR related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Experience:6 YEARS in transportation planning or design; project or contract management or related activities (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part time equivalent)

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

State, county and local government operations and metropolitan planning organizations or regional mobility authorities affecting highway and transportation development and operations
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
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
Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
Contract development and management policies and procedures
Agreements and related transportation engineering, contracting/procurement requirements

Thorough knowledge of