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Texas Department of Transportation

Alternative Delivery Project Manager- Alternative Delivery Division

Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Performs highly advanced and complex project management work and provides guidance and direction in project and program oversight. Manages alternative delivery projects in multiple functional areas. Oversees and administers the implementation, maintenance, and materials aspects of alternative delivery projects. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards and guidelines. Reports to the Implementation and Maintenance 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:Coordinates and communicates with FHWA, districts, divisions and administration on project issues and recommends resolutions.Develops, recommends and/or interprets policies and procedures regarding projects or program activities.Ensures contract administration and oversight of design-build projects is achieved.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.Performs alternative delivery contract administration to include contract interpretation, compliance monitoring, analysis and problem and dispute resolution.Performs site visits to oversee and monitor construction and traffic control projects.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.Responsible for the timely response of project issues, conflicts, requests for Information and other documents submitted by the district.Reviews change orders and supplemental agreements.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 QualificationsExperience : 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:Construction engineering policies and proceduresProject changes (scope, budget, schedule, resource management) using a critical path method enterprise information system management toolRisk analysis procedures and methodsContract interpretation and oversightConsiderable knowledge of:Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theoryRoadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and proceduresAgreements and related transportation engineering, contracting requirementsThorough knowledge of:Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlinesExpert skill in :Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities; evaluating results and making necessary adjustmentsDeveloping, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical informationResearch and analysis methodologiesPublic relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and externalOverseeing and coordinating projects and program activitiesPlanning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employeesCommunicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectivelyOther Attributes:Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goalsCollaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goalsPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small toolsRepetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingersClose Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive readingConditions 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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