Safety Rest Area Project Manager and Inspector - Maintenance Division

Come be a part of the best Safety Rest Area (SRA) program in the country. The Maintenance (MNT) Division is looking for a project manager and inspector to oversee the performance based operations and maintenance contracts. TxDOT's Safety Rest Areas are safe and beautiful and are a much needed stopping point for travelers throughout Texas. MNT is looking for someone who will share in our pride for our SRA's and work towards keeping them the best in the country. Come and get to see many parts of Texas as you travel and perform your work.

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 (texas.gov)

Manages and monitors performance based contracts providing quality oversight of contractor performance to contract requirements for safety rest area custodial services, vegetation management, litter and debris removal, snow and ice removal; and pavement, structure, drainage, traffic management and safety devices, and associated appurtenance maintenance.

Manages the repair and maintenance projects delivered through the maintenance contractor and their subcontractors. Produce scopes of work, issue request for proposals, evaluates pricing, and makes recommendations for approval.

Inspects facility assets and provides condition assessment of facilities and appurtenances. Work requires contact with contractors and private entities.

• Coordinates and monitors response to public complaints.
  
• Coordinates and/or prepares monthly and final estimates.
  
• Prepares scopes of services, request for proposals, cost review, and management of work for repair and maintenance projects.
  
• Participates in the negotiation, development, and implementation of service contracts.
  
• Conducts follow-up inspections to evaluate corrective actions taken to achieve acceptable performance within the contract parameters.
  
• Monitors and assesses service provider response to incident of inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills and/or security affecting roadway and/or safety rest areas.
  
• Monitors service provider performance of custodial services, vegetation management, litter/debris removal; maintenance of pavements, structures, drainage, traffic management and safety devices; and associated appurtenances and/or building systems.
  
• Monitors, inspects, reviews, evaluates, and tracks service provider compliance with contract requirements.
  
• Prepares reports on quality condition assessments and time based frequency attainment of contract services.
  
• Reviews and evaluates information on performance based service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify gaps in resources; recommends improvements.
  
• Travels throughout the state to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs and contract adherence.
  
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

8 years of experience in service provider oversight, contract assessment, inspection/assessment of highways, buildings and appurtenances. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Knowledge of building construction, methods and procedures.
  
• Good communications skills.
  
• People skills.

Extensive knowledge of:

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
  
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
  
• Utility systems such as water, wastewater, heating, air conditioning, electrical wiring and plumbing.
  
• Materials used in building construction and maintenance.
  
• Building support service operations and management.
  
• Concepts, methods and procedures used in building grounds keeping, pavement, structure, drainage, traffic management and safety devices, and appurtenance construction or maintenance.
  
• Project estimating and cost analysis.

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
  
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
  
• Subject to noise and vibration.
  
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
  
• Required to wear proper personal protective equipment.
  
• Light work: Lift up to 25 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10lbs.
  
• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
  
• Balancing - walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
  
• Standing prolonged periods of time.
  
• Walking - moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance / from one work site to another.
  
• Hearing - perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.
  
• Visual Acuity - operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions:

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.

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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.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants: