TxDOT's Transportation Programs Division is looking for a Portfolio Management Lead. This position will be responsible for planning, developing and coordinating the implementation of project management tools for the delivery of all projects for TxDOT's project portfolio including traditional construction and maintenance projects, Private Public Partnerships and all other non-traditional engineering projects. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include telework, flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

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)

Responsible for planning, developing and coordinating the implementation of project management tools for the delivery of all projects for TxDOT's project portfolio including traditional construction and maintenance projects, Private Public Partnerships and all other non-traditional engineering projects. Oversees personnel engaged in transportation engineering work in one or more functional areas such as planning, design, construction, transportation/traffic operations, maintenance and/or bridge inspection, project management services, and project delivery support in partnership with districts. Coordinates the development and management of enterprise-wide portfolio status and health reports, cost performance indicators, schedule performance indicators and risk scores. Reports to the Project & Portfolio Manager Section Manager. Serves as a Lead Worker. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials, and other state and federal agencies. Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for final outcome.

Essential Duties:

• Acts as consultant to staff engineers regarding plan operations as they relate to administration, programming, design, construction, right-of-way and maintenance.
• Advises staff engineers.
• Assists with the development of project management policies, goals, objectives, tools, processes, and methods for all Department projects.
• Directs the development of the Department's project management program to achieve Department goals with regard to on-time, on-budget and resource management standards.
• Directs the development of written reports regarding the Department's project management practices for use by the Administration and senior management team.
• Drives/travels to project/work locations to make on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and to provide technical support.
• Monitors the Department's project management practices to identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies.
• Oversees compliance reviews of the Department's project management activities within districts, regions, offices and divisions to ensure adherence to appropriate project management policies, processes, and practices.
• Oversees data collection, analyses, forecasts, and plan development.
• Recommends staffing and funding for division related activities.
• Represents the Department at national, state, and local levels concerning project management activities.
• Serves as a lead worker to TxDOT employees by serving as a resource for complex questions and providing technical training; providing input on employees’ career conversations; approving employees’ leave requests to ensure operations coverage and presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.

Experience: 5 years Transportation engineering, project management or related transportation planning 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• 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 of:

• Forecasting methodologies
• Transportation design engineering principles, practices and methods and the application of engineering theory
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Establishing, implementing and executing project management practices for a variety of projects
• Scheduling cost, and risk control systems
• Establishing project performance measures, communicating and formalizing performance measures and driving performance to accomplish key program measures
• Risk identification and management practices & processes for transportation projects

Skill in:

• Researching, analyzing and solving complex technical, operational and managerial issues
• Collaborating and cooperating with others to build effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals
• Delivering presentations and training to large and small audiences both in-person and online
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• 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

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• 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)

• 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.

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

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.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information