PROJECT MANAGER IV - Expansion Dorm - Facilities Division (016902 016903) - EXTENDED

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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.* 

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to\: 

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX   77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

**Please Note\:  This is a continuation of the position posting dated 11/24/25.  Applicants who previously applied for this vacancy need not resubmit their application.**

I. JOB SUMMARY 

Performs advanced 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 directing, assigning, and evaluating project staff. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

A. Directs, develops, oversees, and evaluates programs and projects using accepted program and project management methodologies; initiates multi-agency or enterprise-level projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility; and develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments. 

B. Develops project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources, requirements and cost estimates and projections; develops and implements plans to communicate project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members; and reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management. 

C. Monitors and manages project quality and cost to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable, fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications, and are completed within budget; and identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them. 

D. Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; coordinates project activities with other states agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors; and creates documentation procedures to capture and manage changes in the original project plan 

E. Directs, assigns, and evaluates the work of project staff; and occasionally oversees multiple projects concurrently. 

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

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training 

1. 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 Construction and Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required seven years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 

2. Seven years full-time, wage-earning project management experience. 

3. Experience in the supervision of third-party vendors preferred. 

4. Criminal justice experience preferred. 

5. Certification as a Project Management Professional preferred. 

6. Current, valid license as Professional Engineer in any state preferred. 

7. Current, valid registration as an Architect in any state preferred. 

B. Knowledge and Skills 

1. Knowledge of project or program management theories and practices that are highly complex in scope. 

2. Knowledge of project or program costing, estimating, and scheduling and systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor’s performance. 

3. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project or program undertaken. 

4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 

5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

6. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 

7. Skill to establish project goals and objectives. 

8. Skill to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions. 

9. Skill to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues. 

10. Skill in reviewing and applying policies, procedures, rules, regulations, schedules, guidelines, and contract requirements. 

11. Skill to manage multiple projects and activities. 

12. Skill in the use of computer software relevant to design and project management. 

13. Skill in reading and interpreting working plans, drawings, and specifications. 

14. Skill to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills. and to identify project risks and gaps. 

15. Skill to identify project risks and gaps. 

16. Skill to prepare or analyze project or program-related information and develop plans to address identified issues and risk. 

17. Skill to prepare reports and charts. 

18. Skill to manage multiple projects and activities. 

19. Skill to direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff. 

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, 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. 

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. 

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.