Project Manager I - Project Administration - Facilities Division - Region IV Office (020708)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Beeville, 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. Each year of experience as described below may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning construction experience.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of project management theories and practices.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.
• Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, crawl, twist, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment.
• Conditions include working inside and outside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, working around moving objects or vehicles, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness and chill, excessive or intermittent noise, constant noise, dust, fumes, smoke, gases, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
• Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, VCR cameras and equipment, television, tape recorder, dolly, and automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Project coordination experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

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. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees