Technical Project Manager I or II - Abilene Area Office

Technical Project Manager I or II

Join the Abilene Area Office and help shape the future of transportation in Texas! If you're looking to be part of a high-performing team responsible for managing and delivering some of the finest roadway projects in the nation, this is the opportunity for you. The Abilene Area Office offers a collaborative work environment, exceptional teammates, and outstanding opportunities for professional growth.

As a Technical Project Manager I or II, you will play a key role in overseeing construction inspection activities across multiple projects throughout the Abilene Area. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities as you work closely with Area Office staff, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of TxDOT construction projects. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and takes pride in seeing projects come to life.

A positive attitude, strong determination, and commitment to excellence are essential for success. If you're ready for a rewarding career where your work makes a lasting impact, come join our team!

Minimum Salary: 65,104.00

Maximum Salary:

Pay Basis:
Yearly FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Locations:
Abilene Ae/Taylor Maint Sect 1350 N ARNOLD BLVD Abilene 79603

Travel:
Yes, 25% of the Time Shift: Day

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)

Technical Project Manager I:
Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversees project 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. Technical Project Manager II:
Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversees project objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project integrity. Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities. Serves as a lead worker. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties Essential Duties for a Technical Project Manager I:

- Complies and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.

- Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other 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.

- Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.

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

- Monitors and manages project cost and quality to ensure project is completed within budget and to ensure 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. Additional essential Duties for a Technical Project Manager II:

- Reviews and analyzes project performance and objectives to determine opportunities for improvement across personnel, processes, and technology.

- Evaluates project challenges and formulates solutions to achieve objectives related to productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.

- Serves as a lead…