Project Manager (Consultant Contracts Section)

Project Manager (Consultant Contracts Section) - (2303393) Position Information OPEN-UNTIL-FILLED TxDOT's District Consultant Contracts Office is looking for a Transportation Engineer III based in Houston, TX.
We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide.
If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk! Minimum Monthly Salary Transportation Engineer III: (B26) $6,073.
83 Maximum Monthly Salary Transportation Engineer III: (B26) $10,272.
25 Minimum Salary: 72,886.
00 Maximum Salary: 123,267.
00 Pay Basis: Yearly Work Locations: Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007 Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 flexible hours per week Location Flexibility: Onsite Location Flexibility Details: Up to 2 days telework after initial onboarding period Benefits and Perks At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance.
In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include: Low Turnover Retirement Pension Alternative Work Schedules Paid Leave/Holidays Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees On the Job Training Tuition Assistance Program Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement 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 advanced and complex transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, project development and design, construction, transportation/traffic operations and maintenance.
Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities.
Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.
Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.
Essential Duties: Performs complex hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of structures over waterways and summarizes the analysis in report Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental Negotiates fees, explains scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts Performs and coordinates the review and processing of Plans, Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) submission, special specifications or special provisions Provides technical assistance in drainage design, resolution of drainage complaints, hydraulics evaluations and other hydrology matters Reviews, processes and certifies project design plans developed by consulting engineers Minimum Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.
Experience: 6 years of engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: Mandatory - Licensed Prof Engineer* *Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.
* Competencies: Knowledge in: Hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory Design and plan preparation methods and requirements Contract development and oversight Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships, applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long term deadlines Monitoring the status and progress of projects Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems Initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services that meet the needs and requirements of internal and external customers Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, makes decisions that support business objectives and goals Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather but not temperature changes Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions Subject to noise Light work: Lift up to 20lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10lbs Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling Stooping - bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee Reaching - extending hand(s) and arm(s) in one direction Standing - prolonged periods of time Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks, long distance from one work site to another Grasping - applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels and receive information by oral communication Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures, viewing a computer screen and extensive reading Close Visual Acuity - using measurement devices Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities and structures Conditions of Employment: Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
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.
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.
Job: Engineering/Engr Support Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Level: Non-Management Job Posting: Oct 24, 2023, 2:12:23 PM Unposting Date: Ongoing State Job Title/s: Engineer IV State Job Code/s: 2155 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.
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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.
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gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescription Applicant Information The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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.
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