Pre-Procurement/Procurement Project Manager - Alternative Delivery Division

Position Information
Join TxDOT's Alternative Delivery Division as an Alternative Delivery Pre-Procurement / Procurement Project Manager helping to plan the alternative delivery (design-build) program and procure future projects.
This position is based out of TxDOT's Stassney Campus in Austin and performs advanced and complex transportation planning and project readiness work in one or more functional areas to include the program oversight and project procurements for the Alternative Delivery Division's design-build program as part of the Procurement Section.
You will join a highly motivated, talented, engaged, and dedicated team to help ensure oversight and compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Work requires contact with District and Division personnel, governmental officials, and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Benefits and Perks
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)
Position Description
Performs highly advanced and complex project management work and provides guidance and direction in project development. Manages alternative delivery projects in multiple functional areas. Oversees and administers the pre-procurement and procurement aspects of alternative delivery projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Reports to the Procurement Section Director. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances for highly complex and advanced projects.
• Coordinates and communicates with FHWA, districts, divisions and administration on project issues and recommends resolutions.
• Develops, recommends, and implements modifications as necessary for continual improvement to existing program of responsibility.
• Develops, recommends and/or interprets policies and procedures regarding projects or program activities.
• Manages professional service contracts to include developing work authorizations and supplemental agreements, processing payments and managing budget.
• Oversees and develops plans for highly complex project(s) related to their resource assignments, schedules, scope, communication, quality, and/or procurement, while utilizing available resources and maintaining the agency's project objectives.
• Prepares and makes presentations.
• Prepares sensitive and high-level correspondence and technical reports.
• Provides project updates and decision items to the Section Director, Division Director or Executive Management.
• Recommends policy, practices and procedures for Critical Path Method scheduling, project changes, resourcing, budgeting, and baseline management.
• Serves as project/team leader for advanced and highly complex projects related to enterprise CPM scheduling and resource management.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education : Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Science, or a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience : 6 years experience in transportation planning or design; project or contract management or related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications : Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Extensive Knowledge of:

• State, county and local government operations and metropolitan planning organizations or regional mobility authorities affecting highway and transportation development and operations
• Enterprise CPM schedule and resource management practices, procedures, and guidelines
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Risk analysis procedures and methods

Considerable Knowledge of:

• Contract development and management policies and procedures
• Agreements and related transportation engineering, contracting/procurement requirements

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

Expert Skill In :

• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Other Attributes:

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• 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:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)