Technical Project Manager I or II- Engineering Services; Austin District

Technical Project Manager I or II
- Engineering Services (Austin District)

TxDOT's Austin District Engineering Services Utility Section is seeking a self-motivated individual with an enthusiastic outlook and ability to learn. A professional attitude toward taking on new challenges, setting high district goals, and expected to think outside the box to deliver projects on time and on budget. The utility team is highly collaborative and works with area and design offices on multiple projects at the same time.

For this level of collaboration to be successful there are multiple guidelines, processes, and procedures that have been implemented, guidelines are available for review on the Austin District standards and guidelines website. This is a full-time position in office at the Austin District campus.

Title Salary Grade Minimum
- Maximum Annual Salary

Technical Project Manager I B24 $ 65,104 - $106,634/Annual

Technical Project Manager II B26 $ 76,530 - $129,430/Annual

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on business needs and the applicants' work experience, education, skill level, and all other appropriate factors.

Minimum Salary:65,104.00

Maximum Salary:

Pay Basis:

Yearly

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Locations:

Austin District Headquarters
7901 NORTH IH 35

Austin
78753

Travel:

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details:40 Hours, Monday
- Friday

Location Flexibility:

Onsite

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.

Position Description

This is a technical position supporting the Austin District Engineering Services Utility Section as a utility subject matter expert (SME). A large part of the utility SME effort is providing excellent technical customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. Work requires contact with utility company representatives, engineering consultants, TxDOT staff and governmental agencies. This is a regulatory position that requires the ability to understand and effectively interpret rules and regulations.

Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are handled at the production level with assistance from the team lead and escalated to section supervisor as needed.

Standard Responsibilities:

• Performs training and provides support for maintenance section personnel responsible for monitoring the installation/removal, adjustment or relocation of utilities.
• Ability to develop and provide training as needed to improve production and/or to mitigate existing or proposed issues.
• Research problems and coordinates solutions regarding potential utility conflicts and reimbursements; prepares correspondence and makes recommendations to improve programs.
• Conducts reviews of processed permits by other staff members to ensure accuracy and completeness in accordance with department guidelines.
• Implements and interprets Department policies and procedures as they relate to utility adjustments, relocations, negotiations, reimbursements and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, federal agencies, utility companies, and other entities.
• Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and/or resource materials.
• Consults with area engineer and/or maintenance supervisor on complex utility permit issues.

Essential Duties:

The Responsibilities For a Technical Project Manager I or II Include:

• Responsible for providing utility subject matter expert (SME) support on multiple projects. This includes detailed understanding of Austin District Guidelines and Forms published online along with, the TxDOT Right of Way (ROW) Utility Manual and the Utility Accommodation Rules (UAR) published in the Texas Administrative Code ( TAC ).
• Performs technical analysis of utility plans submitted to TxDOT for roadway project relocations and new utility installations. This may include field visits to evaluate planned work vs. actual construction. Ability to make decisions in the field based on knowledge of regulatory compliance will be required.
• Responsible for serving as the Austin District Engineering Services Utility Section expert for all modules of the R ight-of-Way U tilities L easing I nformation S ystem (RULIS). Ability to utilize emerging…