Design Build Project Manager - Texas Department of Transportation : Job Details

Position Information TxDOT's Houston District is seeking a skilled and motivated Design Build Project Manger for its Alternative Project Delivery Section. This position will oversee the procurement, implementation, and maintenance of large scale Design Build Projects in the Houston District which includes the North Houston Highway Improvement Project 3C-2. If you are looking for a challenge and are highly motivated, we encourage you to explore this opportunity to join the Houston District. 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. 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 Transportation Engineer III Performs advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Transportation Engineer IV Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, and/or maintenance. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. 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. Transportation Engineer V Performs highly advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance, and/or research. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. 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:Transportation Engineer III

• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing for complex transportation projects.
• Acts as a consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations
• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory, and engineering aspects of transportation
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.
• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.
• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Responsible for the review of construction related to operations
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV Includes all essential duties listed forTransportation Engineer III, as well as:

• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.
• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer V Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer III and IV, as well as:

• Oversees and develops plans for 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.
• Reviews, develops, and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining, and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.
• Formulates, develops, and/or monitors budgets and financial information.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:Transportation Engineer IIIEducation:

• • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• • 6 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-by-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer *

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States , but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment. Transportation Engineer IVEducation:

• • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• • 7 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-by-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer *

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States , but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment. Transportation Engineer VEducation:

• • Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:

• • 8 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (Experience can be satisfied by full-time or prorated part-time equivalent). Related graduate-level education may be substituted for experience on a year-by-year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Licensed Prof Engineer *

*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States , but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment. Competencies:Transportation Engineer III Considerable knowledge of

• • • • Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
      • Highway construction design applications
      • Construction engineering policies and procedures
      • Cost estimating and cost controls
      • Risk analysis procedures and methods
      • Contract development and oversight
      • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Expert skill in

• • • • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Proficient skill in

• • • • Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas, and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
      • Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
      • Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Other Attributes

• • • • Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer IV Considerable knowledge of

• • • • Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
      • Highway construction design applications
      • Construction engineering policies and procedures
      • Cost estimating and cost controls
      • Risk analysis procedures and methods
      • Contract development and oversight
      • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Expert skill in

• • • • Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
      • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Proficient skill in

• • • • Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
      • Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Other Attributes

• • • • Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer V Extensive knowledge of

• • • • Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
      • Highway construction design applications
      • Construction engineering policies and procedures
      • Cost estimating and cost controls
      • Risk analysis procedures and methods
      • Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Considerable knowledge of

• • • • Contract development and oversight.

Expert skill in

• • • • Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
      • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

Proficient skill in

• • • • Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions
      • Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Other Attributes

• • • • Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Transportation Engineer III/IV/V

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication.
• 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.