Program Coordinator I​/II; Port Project Manager - Maritime Division

Job Description
- Program Coordinator I/II (Port Project Manager) - Maritime Division (2500902)

TxDOT Maritime Division is seeking an ambitious individual to join our team. This role involves overseeing grant-funded local government projects from inception to completion, including design, letting, procurement, construction, and closeout. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing project timelines, budgets, construction inspection, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

The position will work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, often interacting with various departments and external partners. The role requires both office-based work and on-site visits at various ports located along the Texas coast.

51,158.00

99,658.00

Yearly

Nonexempt

Stassney Hq
- Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Yes, 50 % of the Time

Day Job

40 hours per week M - F

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.

Administers state and federal maritime grant programs and projects. Conducts project management review, oversight and compliance monitoring of complex applications, grant agreements, procurements, reimbursements, audits and administrative requirements to determine compliance with federal and state requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Work requires contact with departmental managers, high-level executives, governmental officials and/or private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives under direction from their supervisor.

• Collaborates with program staff to provide technical assistance on program requirements to government agencies, transit providers, community organizations and the general public.
• Assists with developing contract requirements or specifications in support of maritime programs or projects.
• Assists with or performs administration of federal and state maritime grants funding, and planning programs and projects.
• Assists with evaluating consultant performance for contractual compliance as well as federal and state requirements.
• Assists with planning, developing and recommending program guidelines, policies, procedures enhancements and methodologies.
• Stays abreast of transportation industry changes and requirements, policies, procedures and legislation.
• Writes internal/external correspondence/reports/lists/forms/updates/memos concerning programs and projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Acts as district or division liaison in area of expertise.
• Performs complex administration of federal and state maritime grants, funding and planning programs and projects.
• Develops contract requirements or specifications in support of programs or projects.
• Evaluates consultant performance for contractual compliance.
• May serve as project leader.
• Plans, develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, enhancements and methodologies.
• Writes internal/external correspondence/reports/lists/forms/updates/memos concerning programs and projects.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per…