TPD-Project Management Spec III; Center of Excellence

Job Description - TPD-Project Management Spec III (Center of Excellence) (2600187)

Job Description

TPD-Project Management Spec III (Center of Excellence) - (2600187)

Position Information

TxDOT's Transportation Programs Division is looking for a Project Management Specialist to coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance and support the department projects. We have a workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Work Location: 6230

E. Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78744

65,104.00

Yearly

Exempt

Stassney Hq - Main 6230 East Stassney Lane Austin 78744

Yes, 25% of the Time

Day Job

40

Onsite

This position will be housed at 6230 East Stassney Lane, Austin, 78744

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)

Performs project management specialist work for Department projects. Work includes coordinating the development, implementation, maintenance, and support of the Critical Path Method (CPM) for Department projects, and providing support for resource leveling, priority development, project analysis, reporting, and training. Works directly with the project manager to help define the project’s goals and objectives. Work requires extensive contact with department staff, governmental agencies, and private entities.

Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

• Develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining, and archiving project schedules.
• Develops, publishes, and delivers technical training and guidance to project personnel on planning and scheduling of projects.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible
• Identifies risks, assess their impact on projects and develops contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts.
• Oversees the planning, development and maintenance of detailed project schedules and facilitates on-time completion of projects with the optimal level of resources available.
• Conducts and makes recommendations concerning project audits, manages project schedules, analyzes progress reported against the work schedules and recommends actions to improve progress.
• Updates, evaluates, and makes recommendations concerning the accuracy of the project forecast by assessing actual cost incurred and physical progress achieved for all phases of the project
• Oversees the scheduling of all activities associated with assigned projects to produce an integrated critical path schedule, updates as required, and reports potential problems and/or problem areas
• Oversees the change management process by evaluating the reason for the change to the project schedule and budget,…