TPWD - Project Manager III; JOC Construction Project Manager

Job Title

Construction Project Manager – Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Location:
Rockport, TX

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

coordinating consultant designers, third‑party code inspections and material testing; and communicating with other branches to monitor scope, budget and schedule and to ensure owner‑installed items and contracts are closed out.

Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for innovative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned and complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Develop project scopes of work and technical requirements.
• Review and approve construction schedules, budgets and payment applications.
• Ensure contractor compliance with safety, statutory, and Division policies.
• Coordinate consultants, code inspectors, and material testing.
• Communicate project status to internal stakeholders and owners.
• Prepare project close‑out documents and manage owner‑installed items.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• 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 scope, schedule and budget constraints.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must obtain a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by PMI within two years of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience in the Job Order Contracting (JOC) construction industry.
• Experience using project management software and scheduling projects with Microsoft Project.
• Graduate degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in a related field.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Government Administration

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