Ferry Project Manager

Ferry Project Manager

Position Information

Join Our Team as a Ferry Project Manager
Are you ready to lead innovative marine transportation projects that keep communities connected? We're looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented professional to oversee ferry projects and drive strategic initiatives from concept to completion. In this role, you'll manage budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring safety, efficiency, and exceptional service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for maritime operations and project leadership, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact on regional mobility. Apply today and help shape the future of ferry transportation

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right to determine 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: 57,614.00 Maximum Salary: 106,634.00Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: ExemptWork Locations: Galveston/Bolivar Ferry Office 1000 NORTH FERRY ROAD Galveston 77550Travel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeShift: Day Job Shift Details: 40 Hrs./WeekLocation 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

Project Management Spec II:

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.

Project Management Spec III:

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 Management 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.
• Coordinates Requests for Proposals submitted by interested contractors for each job within the project.
• 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.
• 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 project activities for compliance with procedures and standards; ensures adherence to recommended best practices and quality standards utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM).
• Coordinates with others to develop, monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules to ensure projects are executed in the most efficient manner possible.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Project Management Spec III:

Includes all essential duties listed for Project Management Spec II as well as:

• Develops and supports Standard Operating Procedures for developing, maintaining, and archiving project schedules.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for developing, monitoring, and updating integrated project plans and schedules so that projects may be executed in the most efficient and effective manner possible.
• Oversees the planning, development and maintenance of detailed project schedules and facilitates on-time completion of projects with the optimal level of resources available
• 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.
• Oversees the scheduling of all activities associated with assigned projects to produce an integrated critical path schedule, updates as required, and reports potential problems and/or problem areas.
• Oversees the change management process by evaluating the reason for the change to the project schedule and budget, processing the Change Order request, and revising the project schedule and estimate baselines.

• Assesses and reports actual project progress versus planned progress to determine trends and variances.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Project Management 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 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.
• For Galveston Ferry Operations: Must have or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 90 days of hire.

Project Management 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 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.
• For Galveston Ferry Operations: Must have or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within 90 days of hire.

Competencies:

Project Management Spec II:

• Considerable knowledge of:

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies

• Project scheduling and coordination activities

• Proficient skill in:

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and
  adjusting for problems/roadblocks

• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Managing projects and project teams
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Ability to:
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  support business objectives and goals

Project Management Spec III:

Includes all competencies listed for Project Management Spec II as well as:

• Extensive knowledge of:
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Project scheduling and coordination activities
• Expert skill in:
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Project Management Spec II and III:

• Subject to noise
• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs. at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Standing - prolonged periods of time
• 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
• Visual Acuity - determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Conditions 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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Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: Nov 24, 2025, 10:13:10 AM Unposting Date: Dec 11, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Project Management Spec II/III State Job Code/s: 1661,1662

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