Roadway Design Project Manager

Manages advanced engineering, architectural, or construction projects, providing leadership in planning, oversight and compliance with state and federal regulations. Oversees project objectives, ensures quality assurance/quality control, and maintains project integrity. Work requires extensive contact with agency management, governmental officials and private entities. Serves as a lead worker. Employees at this level are virtually self -supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

*Essential Duties: *

• Evaluates project challenges and formulates solutions to achieve objectives related to productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Serves as a lead worker by advising, training, and coaching employees to increase job efficiency; acting 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.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Monitors and manages project cost and quality to ensure project is completed within budget and to ensure deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
• Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

*Minimum Qualifications:
Education *
:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basi
s. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

*Experience *
:
6 years of experience in construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

*Licenses and Certifications *
:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

*Competencies:
Knowledge of: *

• Critical Path Method for managing projects
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close out) document preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Project Delivery Process
• Project Management best practices
• Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
• Transportation funding programs
• Project scheduling and coordination activities

Skill in:

• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Project management monitoring
• Using computers and applicable computer software

Ability to:

• Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
• Identify project risks and gaps
• Evaluate process performance
• Establish project goals and objectives

*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 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.

Position Information
Join TxDOT's Atlanta District as a Roadway Design (Technical) Project Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of transportation across the state. In this role, you will lead complex technology-driven projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with TxDOT's strategic goals. We're looking for a detail-oriented leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to manage timelines, budgets, and cross-functional teams. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering innovative solutions that improve mobility and safety for millions of Texans, we want you on our team

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 )

Job
Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

Job Type
Standard

Job Level
Non-Management

Job Posting
Jan 7, 2026, 11:49:52 AM

State Job Title/s
Project Manager IV

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.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

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.

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