Project Manager I - Project Administration - Region III Maintenance - Facilities Division (020707)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Rosharon, TX

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About The Position

Performs routine project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; communicating with project management and other relevant parties; and coordinating and assigning the work of others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Architecture, Business Administration, Engineering, Public Administration, Construction, or a related field preferred.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning construction experience.
• Project coordination experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of project management theories and practices.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to read and interpret construction contracts, blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions.
• Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, plans, and organizes construction program activities and projects; works with agency project engineers, architects, and contracted design professionals to ensure compliance with agency requirements, policies, procedures, and schedules; and reviews plans, specifications, and estimates for future projects.
• Provides assistance to agency project engineers, architects, and contracted design professionals during design to bring the project into the construction stage; assists in developing schedules, priorities, and standards; and evaluates project data for adherence to laws and specified requirements.
• Monitors construction sites for work progress, project quality, and compliance with regulations; reviews, processes, and transmits design plans; oversees the activities of contractors and operators; and identifies potential project risks and difficulties and recommends solutions.
• Compiles and distributes project information and project status reports; reviews construction payment applications; and maintains documentation for projects.
• Coordinates and assigns the work of others.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree