Waco District-Technical Project Manager -Belton Area Office

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Waco District-Technical Project Manager I-Belton Area Office (2600048)

The Belton Area Office in the Waco District is looking for a Technical Project Manager 1 to deliver and oversee a variety of projects within Bell County. The office has over $200 million of active contracts with more work on the horizon, including IH 35 expansion, major bridge replacements, major highway rehabilitations, and a multitude of exciting other opportunities thanks to the considerable growth within the county.

This position will oversee, lead, and train a team of inspectors while acting as project manager on multiple projects. This is an exciting opportunity to gain lead work experience, grow your career, and be exposed to projects that are not seen in many Area Offices across the State. TxDOT offers great employee benefits and boasts one of the top safety cultures in the heavy civil industry.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today!

Technical Project Manager I B24/00 $ 65,104 - $106,634/yearly

Anticipated salary: $72,000 - $96,000/yearly

Work Location:

410 W. Loop 121, Belton TX 76513

• 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

• Coordinates with local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop annual Transportation Improvement Program and long and short‑range transportation plans for the area.
• Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• Monitors and manages project cost and quality to ensure project is completed within budget and to ensure deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
• Oversees construction project assignments, determines work requirements to complete projects and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
• Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

5 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Project Mgmt. Professional (PMP)

• Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken.
• Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Process improvement methodologies.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Addressing changes in scope and budget
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others.
• Operating computers and applicable computer software
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Evaluate process performance.
• Establish project goals and objectives.
• Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures.

• Sedentary work:
  Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools.
• Light work:
  Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing‑prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion—substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Th…