Position Information
The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a highly motivated individual for a part-time Project Management Specialist I, II, or III position. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting the construction project managers with administrative tasks. The position will require working independently to coordinate and communicate effectively with supervisors and project managers. Our department currently has 125 new building projects underway, 75 deferred maintenance/renovation projects in progress equaling to an approximate total amount of $450M. 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.
Project Mgmt Spec I - $48,244 - $76,028
Project Mgmt Spec II - $54,278 - $87,046
Project Mgmt Spec III - $61,184 - $99, 658
Work location: The selected candidate's work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, Yoakum
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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 project management specialist work for Department projects. Work includes coordinating the development, implementation, maintenance, and support of the Critical Path Method (CPM) for Department projects, and providing support for resource leveling, priority development, project analysis, reporting, and training. Works directly with the project manager to help define the project's goals and objectives. Work requires extensive contact with department staff, governmental agencies, and private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
Project Mgmt Spec I
•Analyzes and reports on program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.
•Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances.
•Assesses and reports planned and completed effects of project schedule changes.
•Assists in Critical Path Method (CPM) software implementation and best practices.
•Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
•Ensures proper schedule controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
•Monitors and reports on major milestones for the program portfolio.
•Reviews detailed project schedules to ensure compliance with Department policies, practices and procedures.
•Supports Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, budgeting, and baseline management policies, practices and procedures.
•Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
•Prepares special reports by researching, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
•Reviews project activities for compliance with procedures and standards; ensures adherence to recommended best practices and quality standards utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM).
•Performs project monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget.
•Assists in conducting project audits, managing project schedules, and analyzing progress reported against the work schedules.
•Performs critical path analysis, prepares and updates resource loaded schedules, and maintains a schedule based earned value system on projects.
•Assists in the change management process by evaluating the reason for the change to the project schedule, processing the Change Order request, and revising the project schedule baseline.
•Assists in updating and evaluating the accuracy of the project forecast by assessing actual cost incurred and physical progress achieved for all phases of the project.
•Provides general support to the project manager and project team, as needed.
•Coordinates project meetings and conducts presentations.
•Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Project Mgmt Spec II
•Assists in developing and supporting Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining, and archiving project schedules in accordance with document retention policies.
•Assists in the development, publishing and delivery of technical training and guidance to project personnel on scheduling and resourcing of projects.
•Develops and presents budget/cost summaries to the project managers and other employers.
•Plans, develops, maintains, and makes recommendations concerning detailed project schedules and facilitates on-time completion of projects with the optimal level of resources available.
•Supports the project management team and aides with the maintenance of timely and effective change management processes, procedures, and systems.
•Analyzes and reports on program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.
•Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances.
•Assesses and reports planned and completed effects of project schedule changes.
•Assists in Critical Path Method (CPM) software implementation and best practices.
•Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
•Ensures proper schedule controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
•Monitors and reports on major milestones for the program portfolio.
•Reviews detailed project schedules to ensure compliance with Department policies, practices and procedures.
•Supports Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, budgeting, and baseline management policies, practices and procedures.
•Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
•Prepares special reports by researching, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
•Reviews project activities for compliance with procedures and standards; ensures adherence to recommended best practices and quality standards utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM).
•Performs project monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget.
•Assists in conducting project audits, managing project schedules, and analyzing progress reported against the work schedules.
•Performs critical path analysis, prepares and updates resource loaded schedules, and maintains a schedule based earned value system on projects.
•Assists in the change management process by evaluating the reason for the change to the project schedule, processing the Change Order request, and revising the project schedule baseline.
•Assists in updating and evaluating the accuracy of the project forecast by assessing actual cost incurred and physical progress achieved for all phases of the project.
•Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
•Coordinates project meetings and conducts presentations.
•Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Project Mgmt Spec III
•Develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining, and archiving project schedules.
•Develops, publishes, and delivers technical training and guidance to project personnel on planning and scheduling of projects.
•Identifies risks, assess their impact on projects and develops contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts.
•Recommends policy for Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, budgeting, and baseline management policies, practices and procedures.
•Conducts and makes recommendations concerning project audits, manages project schedules, analyzes progress reported against the work schedules and recommends actions to improve progress.
•Updates, evaluates, and makes recommendations concerning the accuracy of the project forecast by assessing actual cost incurred and physical progress achieved for all phases of the project.
•May serve as a lead worker by serving as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage.
•Analyzes and reports on program funding change scenarios and their impact to individual project schedules.
•Assesses and reports planned and completed effects of project schedule changes.
•Assists in Critical Path Method (CPM) software implementation and best practices.
•Assists project managers to establish realistic and achievable schedule baselines.
•Ensures proper schedule controls are appropriately implemented and maintained.
•Monitors and reports on major milestones for the program portfolio.
•Monitors and reviews the work of others to ensure project plans and schedules include the entire scope of work, management requirements, schedule hierarchy, division of responsibility, schedule review and approval requirements.
•Reviews detailed project schedules to ensure compliance with Department policies, practices and procedures.
•Supports Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, budgeting, and baseline management policies, practices and procedures.
•Resolves discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
•Prepares special reports by researching, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
•Develops and presents budget/cost summaries to the project managers and other employers.
•Reviews project activities for compliance with procedures and standards; ensures adherence to recommended best practices and quality standards utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM).
•Supports the project management team and aides with the maintenance of timely and effective change management processes, procedures, and systems.
•Performs project monitoring and data collection to determine if a project is progressing according to budget.
•Performs critical path analysis, prepares and updates resource loaded schedules, and maintains a schedule based earned value system on projects.
•Assists in the change management process by evaluating the reason for the change to the project schedule, processing the Change Order request, and revising the project schedule baseline.
•Assists in updating and evaluating the accuracy of the project forecast by assessing actual cost incurred and physical progress achieved for all phases of the project.
•Coordinates project meetings and conducts presentations.
•Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Project Mgmt Spec I
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: 1 year project management or development, construction/engineering support, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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.
Project Mgmt Spec II
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: 2 years project management or development, construction/engineering support, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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.
Project Mgmt Spec III
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: 4 years project management or development, construction/engineering support, or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Competencies:
Project Mgmt Spec I
Some knowledge of
•Applicable analysis methodologies
•Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
•Project scheduling and coordination activities
•Critical Path Method for managing projects
•Planning, design, and construction processes for transportation projects
•Budgeting methods and procedures
•Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Proficient skill in
•Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
•The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Some skill in
•Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
•Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
•Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
•Managing projects and project teams
•Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
•Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
•Preparing technical/statistical reports
•Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
•Developing and giving presentations
Ability to
•Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
•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
Project Mgmt Spec II
Considerable knowledge of
•Applicable analysis methodologies
•Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
•Project scheduling and coordination activities
•Critical Path Method for managing projects
•Planning, design, and construction processes for transportation projects
•Budgeting methods and procedures
•Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Proficient skill in
•Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
•Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
•Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
•Managing projects and project teams
•Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
•Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
•Preparing technical/statistical reports
•Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
•Developing and giving presentations
•Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
•The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Ability to
•Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
•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
Project Mgmt Spec III
Extensive knowledge of
•Applicable analysis methodologies
•Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
•Project scheduling and coordination activities
•Critical Path Method for managing projects
Considerable knowledge of
•Planning, design, and construction processes for transportation projects
•Budgeting methods and procedures
•Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Expert skill in
•Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
•Researching, analyzing, and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations specific to functional area
•Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
•Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
•Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
•Preparing technical/statistical reports
Proficient skill in
•Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
•Managing projects and project teams
•Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
•Developing and giving presentations
•The use of computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Ability to
•Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
•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
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
•Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
•Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
•Standing-prolonged periods of time
•Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
•Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
•Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
•Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication
•Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
•Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
•Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:
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