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Position Information

TxDOT Abilene District Construction Office is looking for a Technical Project Manager who will serve as the District Asphalt Pavement Specialist. The position will be the technical/engineering resource person for asphalt pavements in the district. The APS will provide detailed input for "all things" asphalt pavement and will be involved at some level in the district's planning, plans preparation, construction operations, QC/QA, and training for both construction as well as maintenance. This position is an integral part in the construction of our Texas Roadways with Safety our #1 priority.

At TxDOT we strive to achieve a work-life balance and recognize the importance of your career as well as your home life. We offer a wide array of programs and activities including compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance and many other benefits.

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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 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:

• Responsible for leading and/or coordinating oversight of multiple technical projects.

• Conducts project reviews and inspections with facility inspectors and district/division project managers.

• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

• Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan.

• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.

• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.

• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.

• Trains professional and technical staff.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

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: 5 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or 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:

• 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

• Project Management best practices

• Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects

• Process improvement methodologies

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

• Using computers and applicable computer software

• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues

• Identify project risks and gaps

• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• 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.