Technical Project Manager I - Advance Project Development Section - (2602012)
Position Information
Are you a Project Manager that has both broad roadway engineering knowledge and construction exposure? Are you a fast learner with a positive outlook? Do you want an opportunity for your work to impact the community? If this sounds like you. Come learn and grow with TxDOT!
TxDOT's Fort Worth District is looking for a Schematic Design Project Manager based in Fort Worth, TX. All the training and tools will be provided, and we have lots of opportunities to grow within the agency. TxDOT employees have a significant benefits package that includes paid employee medical insurance (with no annual deductible), paid time off, paid holidays, health benefits available for your family and retirement benefits. Safety is ALWAYS our number one priority.
http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/hrd/careers/hidden_benefits.pdf
Day in the Life of an Engineering Project Manager (TPM I)
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Conduct reviews on deliverables received from consultants
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Provide design direction on schematic roadway projects
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Coordinate with government officials and other stakeholders
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Monitor project scope, schedule and budget
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Negotiate and review consultant contracts for execution
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Other duties as assigned
Physical Work Location: 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820, Fort Worth, 76133
Salary Grade: Technical Project Manager I (B24): $65,104 - $106,634
This position is for 1 (one) Technical Project Manager I. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
Minimum Salary: 65,104.00
Maximum Salary: 106,634.00
Anticipated Starting Salary :$7946.40
Pay Basis: Yearly
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Locations: Ft Worth District Headquarters 2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820 Fort Worth 76133
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Shift: Day Job
Shift Details: 40
Location Flexibility: Onsite
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
Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight and compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversees projects objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project integrity. Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
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Analyzes and reports on advanced and highly complex program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual
project schedules.
Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
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Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and
contractors and assures coordination and approvals through Federal Highway Administration or U.S. Department of Transportation. -
Coordinates with local Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) to develop annual Transportation Improvement Program
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Creates documentation procedures to capture and deal with changes in original project plan.
Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost
estimates and projections.
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Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
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Monitors and manages project cost and quality to ensure project is completed within budget and to ensure deliverables are
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Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to
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Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations for assigned projects.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 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).
Licenses and Certifications:
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Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt or one or more change management
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Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of
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Industry guidelines, specifications and codes in the production and use of technical plans for the development and
delivery of products and services -
Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
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Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
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Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close
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Project Delivery Process
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Project Management best practices
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Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
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Transportation funding programs
Considerable knowledge of
Ability to
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Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
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Identify project risks and gaps
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Evaluate process performance
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Establish project goals and objectives
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Follow applicable safety standards, practices and procedures
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
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Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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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)
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This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
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Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support
Job Level: Non-Management
Job Posting: Aug 13, 2026, 8:33:12 AM
Unposting Date: Aug 26, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
State Job Title/s: Project Manager III
State Job Code/s: 1560
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
