Technical Project Manager - District Construction Office

Job Title:

Technical Project Manager I - District Construction Office (2601431)

Position Information

The TxDOT Abilene District is seeking a Technical Project Manager to serve as the District Environmental Quality Coordinator and Traffic Control specialist. This position provides district-wide leadership and technical expertise for environmental compliance (including SWP3/CGP requirements) and traffic control practices, supporting project delivery from preconstruction through closeout. The Technical Project Manager will work closely with Area Engineers, inspectors, and contractors to ensure regulatory compliance, work zone safety, and consistent application of TxDOT standards across all construction projects.

Salary Plan/Grade:
Technical Project Manager I: B24 ($65,104.00 - $ yearly)

Minimum Salary: 65,104.00
Maximum Salary:
Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Exempt
Work Locations:
Abilene District Headquarters 4250 NORTH CLACK Abilene 79601
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job
Location Flexibility:
Onsite

• 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.

Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight and compliance with state and federal regulations.

Oversees projects objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project integrity.

Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities.

Employees at this level are virtually self‑supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

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.

Inspect construction methods, workmanship, and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain and repair traffic control/data collection related equipment or facilities in accordance with plans, specifications and contract requirements.

Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensure adherence to approved safety standards.

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.

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).

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt or one or more change management disciplines.

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.

No supervisory experience required.

This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.

May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma…