Rail Div Rail Project Manager; Beaumont or Lufkin

Rail Project Manager (Beaumont or Lufkin)

TxDOT's Rail Division is excited to announce this Rail Project Manager based in the Beaumont District. Lead the railroad coordination for the state highway construction and other railroad-highway safety projects in a fast-growing area of Texas. At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Minimum Salary: $62,000.00

Maximum Salary: $82,000.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Work Locations:

Beaumont District Headquarters

8350 EASTEX FREEWAY

Beaumont 77708

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Lufkin

Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Shift Details: 40 hours per week

Location Flexibility:
Onsite

Location Flexibility Details: M-F, 8 hours per 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).

Position Description

Provides detailed high-level technical expertise and coordination for rail related transportation programs and projects involving multiple design and advanced building construction projects and maintenance projects in accordance with Department standards. Assists with project planning and oversight, and the development of policies and procedures for area of responsibility. Reports to the Rail Letting Section Director. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials at the federal, state, and local levels, consultants, contractors, special interest groups, and private entities.

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

Essential Duties:

• Prioritize and ensure rail agreements are completed prior to the construction ready to let (let date).
• Coordinate construction projects.
• Coordinate with railroads, District and District contractors during construction and closeout of the project.
• Manage the planning, administering, and monitoring of railroad coordination for the district.
• Coordinate Category 8 Federal Railway-Highway Safety (Section 130) and the Category 10 Rail Re planking projects at the district level including fieldwork, inspections, and entering project data and updates into TRIMS.
• Provide advanced technical expertise regarding railroad requirements for construction and maintenance projects such as scope of work, schematics, plans, what is allowed and not allowed on railroad right of way, and necessary agreements.
• Effectively communicate and negotiate with the district project managers, railroads, contractors, and external local entities regarding railroad coordination and agreements; and ensure timely stakeholder approvals.
• Train district project managers, proactively resolve technical issues, and streamline railroad coordination.
• Oversee the Railroad Project Manager Status Update meetings every two weeks.
• Work closely with the Rail Letting and the Rail Grade Crossing teams.
• Keep detailed records in TRIMS and TxDOT Connect databases in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinate and oversee preparation of engineering design, environmental documents, plans,…