Design Build Project Manager

Design Build Project Manager

Position Information

TxDOT's Houston District is seeking a skilled and motivated Design Build Project Manager for its Alternative Project Delivery Section. This position will oversee the procurement, implementation, and maintenance of large-scale Design Build Projects in the Houston District which includes the North Houston Highway Improvement Project 3C-2. If you are looking for a challenge and are highly motivated, we encourage you to explore this opportunity to join the Houston District.

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.

Minimum Salary: 76,530.00 Maximum Salary: 156,612.00Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: ExemptWork Locations: Hou District Headquartrs 7600 WASHINGTON AVENUE Houston 77007Travel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeShift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./Week, Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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 )

Position Description

Transportation Engineer III

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.

Transportation Engineer IV and V

Performs highly 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 are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:Transportation Engineer III

• Reviews and supports Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes and managing quality performance measurements.

• Acts as consultant to staff engineers to coordinate construction operations.

• Acts in an advisory capacity on administrative, technical, regulatory and engineering aspects of transportation.
• Analyzes and assists in the resolution of contract problems and disputes.
• Assists in developing and/or monitoring budgets.

• Coordinates and/or monitors assigned projects/programs/plans.

• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.

• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Responsible for the review of construction related to operations.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer IV

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer III as well as:

• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing for highly complex transportation projects.

• Makes presentations and represents TxDOT.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Transportation Engineer V

Includes all essential duties listed for Transportation Engineer III and IV as well as:

• Oversees and develops plans for 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.
• Reviews, develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining and archiving project schedules; managing resources; managing budgets; managing project changes, and managing quality performance measurements.

• Formulates, develops and/or monitors budgets and financial information.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:Transportation Engineer III

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

6 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (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

• 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.

Transportation Engineer IV

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

7 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (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

• 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.

Transportation Engineer V

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

8 years engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience (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

• 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.

Transportation Engineer III

• Considerable knowledge of:
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Highway construction design applications
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Risk analysis procedures and methods

• Contract development and oversight

• Expert skill in:

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Proficient skill in:

• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives, staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned actions

• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines

• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Transportation Engineer IV

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer III as well as:

• Expert skill in:
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner

Transportation Engineer IV

Includes all competencies listed for Transportation Engineer III and IV as well as:

• Extensive knowledge of:
• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Highway construction design applications
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Cost estimating and cost controls
• Risk analysis procedures and methods
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Transportation Engineer III, IV, and V

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Close Visual Acuity - work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions

• 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 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: Dec 17, 2025, 7:31:04 AM Unposting Date: Dec 31, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineer IV, Engineer V, Engineer VI State Job Code/s: 2155, 2156, 2157

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.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

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Applicant Information

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants