AGC Arkansas

The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Construction Project Manager position. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of complex vertical construction projects, from concept to completion. This includes closely monitoring the status of on-going building construction and re-construction projects in the assigned territory of the North, South, West or East Region of Texas. The position will require working independently to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders during the development stages of the projects, troubleshooting, and meeting deadlines. Our department currently has 30 new building projects underway, 97 deferred maintenance/renovation projects in progress equaling to a total amount of $365M. TxDOT offers a complete benefits package to their employees, promotes a work life balance, and holds the safety of their employees at a very high standard.

Work Location:  Amarillo, Lubbock, Odessa, San Angelo, Abilene, El Paso, and Childress

Travel: Yes, 75 % of the time 

Shift: Day Job  

Shift Details: 40 Location

Flexibility: Onsite   

Essential Duties:

• Conducts project reviews and inspections with facility inspectors and district/division project managers.
• 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.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors and assure coordination and approvals through FHWA.
• Coordinates with other Divisions and Districts on contracting issues and serves as the point of contact for their professional services contracting program.
• Directs, develops, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• Directs, develops, implements, and evaluates project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them
• 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.
• Provides technical assistance in resolving construction problems related to contract administration.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others
• Inspects construction methods, workmanship, and maintenance procedures to ensure contractors build, install, maintain, and repair buildings, facilities, and related equipment in accordance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Performs other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years building/facilities construction project management experience or other related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). 

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Certified Texas Contract Manager – Certification is required within 120 days of employment.
• Safety Impact Certificate (may obtain after hire)