TPWD - Project Manager III; JOC Construction Project Manager

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Brandon Heaton, (512) 627‑5548

Field Operations, 715 South Hwy 35, Rockport, 78382

Under the direction of the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Program Manager, this position performs complex (journey-level) project management work. Responsible for complex project management work for Capital Construction, Minor Construction and Minor Repair projects. Assists in developing project scopes of work. Responsible for reviewing and approving construction schedules, budgets, payment applications, contract documents, vendor compliance, safety, statutory and monitoring for compliance with Division goals, policies, and procedures.

Responsible for coordination of consultant designers, 3rd party code inspection, and material testing. Coordinate’s work and communicates with other branches within the Division to monitor scope, budget, schedule, owner installed items, consultant / construction contracts and project close‑out. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of innovative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Education
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Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field.

Experience
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Five years of verifiable experience in construction project management of real property, land development, building renovation, water or wastewater or road construction projects. Experience in administrative processes, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, total quality management, team building and/or organizational development. Experience leading cross‑functional teams to deliver projects within constraints of scope, schedule, and budget. (Experience may have occurred concurrently.)

Licensure
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Applicant must possess a valid state driver’s license. Must possess or be able to obtain, within two years of employment, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute. Retention of position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining the required certification.

Education
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One additional year of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry may substitute for thirty semester hours of the…