Technical Project Manager I/II (Operations)

Technical Project Manager I or II – Operations Department – Odessa District Headquarters, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Responsibilities Analyzes and reports on advanced and highly complex program funding change scenarios and their impact on individual project schedules. Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures. Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers. Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan. Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates, and projections. Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them. Monitors and manages project cost and quality to ensure project is completed within budget and deliverables meet contract terms or specifications. Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties for Technical Project Manager II Reviews and analyzes project performance and objectives to determine opportunities for improvement across personnel, processes, and technology. Evaluates project challenges and formulates solutions to achieve objectives related to productivity, quality, and client satisfaction. Serves as a lead worker by advising, training, and coaching employees to increase job efficiency; acts as a resource for complex questions; presents workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; provides input on team members’ career conversations; approves leave requests to ensure operations coverage. Qualifications Education : Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may substitute 1 year of experience for 1 year of education. Experience : Technical Project Manager I: 5 years maintenance project management; process engineering and business process improvement methodologies. Technical Project Manager II: 6 years maintenance project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies. Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver’s license; 404: Mandatory Safety Impact Certificate. Competencies Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close). Project Management best practices. Project scheduling and coordination activities. Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external. Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others. Using computers and applicable computer software. Analyzing complex information and developing plans to address identified issues. Establishing project goals and objectives. Following applicable safety standards, practices, and procedures. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions 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. Close Visual Acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading. Conditions of Employment This job is physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical. Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This position is subject to random drug testing. Medical marijuana is not a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test under state law. The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. #J-18808-Ljbffr