Project Manager II

Posting ID 21354 -Posted 09/10/2026 - Health & Human Services Comm - Maintenance & Construction - Healthcare Support - Eligible for Telework - Other Locations (243) - Additional Shifts available (1) - b. $3000 - $4999 per month Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage . Functional Title: Project Manager II Job Title: Project Manager II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Maintenance & Construction Posting Number: 21354 Closing Date: 11/09/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Support Salary Range: $4,801.16-$7,761.50 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 25% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt Facility Location: Job Location City: AUSTIN Job Location Address: 909 W 45TH ST #633 BLDG 3 Other Locations: Abilene; Alamo; Alice; Alpine; Alvin; Amarillo; Anahuac; Andrews; Angleton; Anson; Aransas Pass; Archer City; Arlington; Athens; Atlanta; Austin; Bacliff; Ballinger; Bandera; Bastrop; Bay City; Baytown; Beaumont; Bedford; Beeville; Bellville; Big Spring; Boerne; Bonham; Borger; Bowie; Brady; Breckenridge; Brenham; Brownfield; Brownsville; Brownwood; Bryan; Burnet; Caldwell; Cameron; Canton; Canutillo; Carlsbad; Carrizo Springs; Carrollton; Carthage; Center; Centerville; Childress; Clarksville; Cleburne; Cleveland; Coldspring; Columbus; Conroe; Copperas Cove; Corpus Christi; Corsicana; Crockett; Crosby; Crystal City; Cuero; Cypress; Daingerfield; Dallas; Decatur; Del Rio; Denton; Dickinson; Dumas; Duncanville; Eagle Pass; Eastland; Edinburg; El Paso; Elgin; Elsa; Ennis; Fabens; Falfurrias; Floresville; Fort Stockton; Fort Worth; Fredericksburg; Gainesville; Galveston; Garland; Gatesville; Georgetown; Giddings; Gilmer; Goliad; Gonzales; Graham; Granbury; Grand Prairie; Grapevine; Greenville; Hallettsville; Hamilton; Harlingen; Haskell; Hearne; Hemphill; Hempstead; Henderson; Hereford; Hillsboro; Hondo; Houston; Humble; Huntsville; Hurst; Irving; Jacksonville; Jasper; Johnson City; Jourdanton; Karnes City; Katy; Kaufman; Kerrville; Killeen; Kingsville; Kingwood; Kirbyville; La Grange; Lake Jackson; Lake Worth; Lamesa; Lampasas; Lancaster; Laredo; Levelland; Lewisville; Liberty; Linden; Littlefield; Livingston; Llano; Lockhart; Longview; Lubbock; Lufkin; Lumberton; Madisonville; Marble Falls; Marfa; Marlin; Marshall; Mcallen; Mckinney; Mercedes; Meridian; Mesquite; Mexia; Midland; Mineola; Mineral Wells; Mission; Monahans; Mount Pleasant; Mount Vernon; Nacogdoches; Navasota; New Boston; New Braunfels; Odessa; Orange; Palestine; Pampa; Paris; Pasadena; Pearland; Pearsall; Pecos; Perryton; Pharr; Pittsburg; Plainview; Plano; Pollok; Port Arthur; Port Lavaca; Presidio; Quitman; Raymondville; Refugio; Richardson; Richmond; Rio Grande City; Robstown; Rockwall; Rosenberg; Round Rock; Rowlett; Rusk; San Angelo; San Antonio; San Benito; San Juan; San Marcos; San Saba; Schertz; Seguin; Seminole; Seymour; Sherman; Silsbee; Sinton; Snyder; Socorro; Sonora; South Houston; Stephenville; Sugar Land; Sulphur Springs; Sweetwater; Taylor; Temple; Terrell; Texarkana; Texas City; The Woodlands; Tomball; Trinity; Tyler; Uvalde; Van Horn; Vernon; Victoria; Waco; Washington; Watauga; Waxahachie; Weatherford; Webster; Weslaco; Wharton; Wichita Falls; Woodville; Zapata MOS Codes: 2611,8058,8060,8848,16KX,1D7X1,32EX,3D0X4,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,8K000,BU,CE,EA,SEI16 Brief Job Description Works across the M&C department and with architects/engineers and construction contractors assisting project managers on various construction and renovation projects. Duties include maintaining document library, Standard Operating Procedures and assistance with construction and facility building/system databases for construction and renovation projects. Assist with documentation process and ensuring the contractual requirements during the period of the project is properly maintained. Coordinates with the project management team supporting the planning, initiation, and monitoring of construction projects at various levels of design or completion. Gathers and provides information on the progress and schedule of projects to the project management team. Communicates with project stakeholders, management, architects, engineers, construction contractors, and other relevant parties. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions (EJFs) Uses project documents, such as drawings, engineering reports, inspection reports, issue logs, and project scope narratives to compile information into decision documents and supporting reports to support the architects, engineers, specialists, contractors, and HHSC leadership to ensure informed decisions are made about project budgets, schedules, change orders, scope changes, error and omission filings, and at key performance milestones. 30% From payment draws, project drawings, inspection reports, issues logs, narratives, agency financial systems, project tracking and standard project reports, prepares and provides non-standardized and ad hoc status reports with expenditure and budget information and presents at in-person (and online) meetings the project status reports to HHSC, project management teams, architects, engineers, and construction contractors on the schedule and work completed and whether that work is on schedule and what issues/variances from the published schedule or budget are occurring. 20% Prepares draft change orders or contract amendments for review from drawings, engineering reports, specification narratives, minimum regulatory requirements and inspection documents to initiate construction projects and create drafts of notices to proceed – marshalling those project documents through approval to execution from the appropriate HHSC leadership and personnel (including procurement and contracting services, and HHSC legal). 20% Uses standardized monthly project status reports, architectural and engineering submissions (to include drawings and specifications) to identify variances from projects and planned construction/renovation schedules and makes appropriate notification to principal project manager (PMIII-Vs). 5% Conduct initial review of work milestones/schedules received from construction contractors, architects, and engineers for completeness and to ensure project scope is appropriately addressed by the plans submitted, provides that analysis to the project team for their consideration in making project decisions/taking project actions. 5% Maintain 24/7 on-call availability to serve as a technical advisor for building and building-system issues and failures; provide immediate telephone troubleshooting and technical guidance to on-site maintenance staff and facility management; assist in identifying readily available vendor resources; and promptly notify M&C and Business Operations management of major incidents while providing clear status updates and resolution information. 5% Provides and explain the use and submission requirements of forms, procedure and process documents to architects, engineers, specialists, contractors, and HHSC leadership and staff. 5% Conducts initial review of payment submissions, standard monthly construction project status reports from architects, engineers, construction contractors, or HHSC financial reporting systems with expenditure and budget information and provides summaries of significant items from those reports to HHSC leadership and the project management team on the schedule and work completed and whether that work is on schedule. 5% Assist the principal project manager (PMIII-Vs) in developing the first draft of project budgets, preparing work plans and milestones by pulling similarly completed previous projects and doing initial completion of project documents necessary to obtain project creation budgets in CAPPS and in crafting minimum required bid documentation. 5% Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of: project management theories and practices applicable to projects of moderate scope; systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor’s performance; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken. Skill in: construction and project management monitoring and in the use of a computer and applicable software. Ability to: exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions, to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues, to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills, to identify project risks, to prepare reports and charts, to communicate effectively, and to assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications Certification as a Certified associate in project management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred but not required. Initial Screening Criteria

1. Minimum of one-year of experience performing project support functions in a project management office for a contractor, owner representative, or an owner.
2. Experience in producing and distributing standardized project reports.
3. Experience with projects local, state, and federal, healthcare, or non-profit entity is preferred.
4. Experience using project management software/tracking databases is preferred.
5. Certification as a Certified associate in project management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.

Additional Information This position may have an opportunity for mobile work part-time. The candidate will attend new employee orientation and manage administrative functions through their designated headquarters or in Austin. There is no guarantee of permanent mobile work, employees must meet eligibility requirements in accordance with agency policy, and any mobile work options are subject to change. A mobile work employee will not be reimbursed for travel from the employee's residence to their designated headquarters. Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited tothose listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions . ADA Accommodations In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form Telework Disclaimer This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY