TPWD - Project Manager III (Construction Project Manager) ( 00032544 ) Organization : PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location : Texas

Job : Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

State Job Code : 1560

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 24

Salary (Pay Basis) : 6,000.00 - 7,000.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings : 1

Overtime Status : Exempt

Job Posting : May 15, 2023, 2:11:24 PM

Closing Date: Jun 5, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Description

TPWD MISSION

To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment (month/year) and hours worked per week, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete. Applications with “See attached" or "See resume" will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Omission of data can be the basis for disqualification; you may state ‘unknown’ for any incomplete fields. If education is used to meet the minimum requirements of the job posting, a copy of a college transcript(s) issued from the registrar must be provided if you are selected for an interview.

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VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: If you choose to claim veteran’s employment preference including surviving spouse or orphan of a veteran as outlined by the State of Texas, you must attach a DD214 at the time your application is submitted. If you have questions regarding this requirement, please visit our Veteran’s Hiring Reference page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/jobs/veterans/

BENEFITS:

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Paid Holiday time, Group Insurance, Retirement, and Training and Staff Development Opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit salary increases, deferred compensation, flexible benefits plans, a 401K retirement plan, direct deposit for paychecks, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return to Work Program. Click HERE to view our Benefits page.

FOR NEW HIRES/REHIRES: Health insurance is available the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

TO APPLY: Application must be completed at: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

HIRING CONTACT: Connor Hoelscher, (512) 574-0693

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD - Infrastructure Division, Location to Be Determined (may be housed in Midland, Odessa, Fort Stockton, El Paso or Alpine)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A construction project manager will be traveling to the different construction project locations in the West Texas region, which could possibly include the occasional overnight stay depending on job needs and location. Flexible office locations are available within the West Texas region.

Under the direction of the Regional Program Manager, this position is responsible for complex (journey-level) project management work for Capital Construction projects. Responsible for reviewing and approving construction schedules, budgets, payment applications, contract documents, vendor compliance, safety, statutory and monitoring for compliance with Division goals, policies, and procedures. Coordinates work and communicates with other branches within the Division to monitor scope, budget, schedule, owner installed items, outside consultant / construction contracts and project close-out. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of innovative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or closely related field.

Experience:

Five years of verifiable experience in construction project management of real property, land development, building renovation, water or wastewater or road construction projects;

Experience in administrative processes, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimating, total quality management, team building and/or organizational development;

Experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects within constraints of scope, schedule, and budget.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure:

Applicant must possess a valid state driver’s license;

Must possess or be able to obtain, within two years of employment, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.

NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license and certification.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:

Education:

One additional year of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Science or related field may substitute for two years of the required experience as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Inspector, or Architecture/Engineer of multi-disciplinary projects;

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Science, or related field may substitute for four years of the required experience as a Project Manager, Superintendent, Inspector, or Architecture/Engineer multi-disciplinary projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Two years experience scheduling projects using Microsoft Project or similar scheduling software;

Experience using Project Management software;

Experience in public speaking and conducting presentations.

Licensure:

Licensed Architect, Engineer or Landscape Architect;

Current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification issued by the Project Management Institute.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Project Management systems, techniques, and processes. (Project Management Institute or similar);

Knowledge of Sustainable Building Methods and Systems;

Knowledge of outdoor resource-based recreational facilities and supporting infrastructure requirements;

Knowledge of building codes (International Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act, NFPA 101 - Life Safety, OSHA);

Knowledge of Building Owners and Managers Association methods and practices for governmental and commercial buildings;

Knowledge of engineering and/or architectural design principles, site planning, practices, methods, systems and processes;

Knowledge of alternative energy technologies, Sustainable Design, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles;

Knowledge of the construction process, construction management techniques, proper construction contract documentation, and building operations;

Knowledge of applicable codes and standards;

Knowledge of professional consultant selection and various construction procurement methods used by governmental agencies under state law;

Knowledge of construction estimating and appropriate levels of estimating as it applies to origination, planning, and bid costs for capital projects;

Knowledge of project activity and resource scheduling;

Knowledge of Risk Management;

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Project;

Skill in effective verbal and written communication;

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts;

Skill in using scheduling software and techniques;

Skill in estimating construction costs for design work;

Skill in reviewing and monitoring the design-work of others;

Skill in negotiating comprehensive scopes and budgets using various methods and operational requirements needed for the design and construction of a wide variety of facilities;

Skill in negotiating Materials Testing and Construction contracts;

Skill in reviewing construction specifications and construction documents;

Skill in directing the timely delivery of project deliverables;

Skill in managing several projects simultaneously;

Skill in meeting deadlines;

Skill in making independent, sound and timely decisions;

Skill in strategic leadership;

Skill in problem solving, analytical skills;

Skill in following procedures;

Ability to guide outcomes and encourage others;

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities;

Ability to organize complex information into understandable concepts;

Ability to convert concepts into physical designs;

Ability to effectively conduct public meetings;

Ability to make compelling presentations to large and diverse groups;

Ability to perform policy, program, and fiscal analysis;

Ability to motivate external contractors, sub-contractors or internal division and department colleagues to adopt action conforming to specific goals in response to project objective;

Ability to make decisions involving major impacts on project cost and time;

Ability to build, motivate, and sustain effective teams;

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision;

Ability to manage the available resources;

Ability to get the grand perspective in the project, and in any problem during the project, capacity of abstraction, critical thinking;

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday;

Required to work overtime as necessary;

Required to perform work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions;

Required to operate a State vehicle;

Required to travel 50% with possible overnight stays;

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER