Rail Grade Crossing Project Manager

Job Description – Rail Grade Crossing Project Manager (2601366)

TxDOT’s Rail Division is recruiting a Rail Grade Crossing Project Manager based in Stassney-Austin. The role focuses on reducing highway accidents by eliminating hazards at railroad crossings and manages rail signaling and grade crossing Federal Section 130 projects.

• Minimum Salary: $65,000.00
• Maximum Salary: $85,000.00
• Pay Basis: Yearly
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Work Locations: Stassney Hq – Main, 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin 78744
• Travel: Yes, 50% of the time
• Shift: Day, 40 hours per week, 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

For a complete list of our compensation package please visit our website. For all State of Texas employees, benefits can be viewed at Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov).

Provides technical expertise and coordination for rail highway safety (Section 130) transportation program involving rail signaling/grade crossing project management in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning, oversight, and development of policies and procedures. Works with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Establishes own work plan and priorities to meet objectives. Issues are handled at occurrence.

• Prioritize and schedule multiple rail projects for their full life cycle.
• Optimize the critical path to complete Rail Highway Safety projects.
• Effectively communicate and negotiate with the district/division and other external entities.
• Coordinate compilation of complete plan packages and submit to engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Oversee design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Inspect railroad crossings to identify devices for installation or upgrade.
• Review draft railroad signal construction and re‑planking plans.
• Keep detailed records in primarily electronic form.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Provides advanced technical expertise for Rail Highway Safety projects from initiation to completion.
• Assists with planning, administering, and monitoring Section 130 consulting contracts.
• Trains and resolves technical issues related to Rail Highway Safety projects.
• Represents the Section at various meetings.
• Prioritize and schedule multiple rail projects for their full life cycle.
• Optimize the critical path to complete Rail Highway Safety projects.
• Effectively communicate and negotiate with the district/division and other external entities.
• Coordinate compilation of complete plan packages and submit to engineer or architect for review and signature.
• Oversee design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
• Inspect railroad crossings to identify devices for installation or upgrade.
• Review draft railroad signal construction and re‑planking plans.
• Keep detailed records in primarily electronic form.
• Ensures compliance with specifications for devices; safety laws, rules, and regulations; and the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• 5 years in transportation design, construction, traffic operations, maintenance, bridge inspection experience (full‑time or prorated part‑time equivalent). Graduate level education may be substituted.

• Valid driver's license; requires driving a state vehicle.

• Communication effectiveness
• Applicable analysis methodologies
• Plan, specification, and estimate preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
• Inspection methods, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Program/project planning, development and management methodologies
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Americans with Disabilities Act, modifications, and requirements, including accessibility…