GLO - Project Manager III (Construction Services) (00046608)
Organization: GENERAL LAND OFFICE
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Austin GLO Main FL7 1700 N Congress Ave Austin 78701
Job: Architecture and Engineering
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): 7,174.99 - 8,011.14 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Dec 2, 2024, 7:02:05 AM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Project Manager III within the Construction Services Department of the agency.
Performs complex (journey-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Our Mission:
The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.
What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:
- Manages, develops, oversees, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies. Initiates projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility.
- Develops construction project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections. Monitors and manages construction 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.
- Identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them. Communicates project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members. Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures.
- Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors. Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures.
Reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management. Assists with developing criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to project assignments.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college of university with a major coursework in a field relevant to the assignment plus five (5) years of experience in architecture, engineering, project management, construction, building systems and construction administration. Experience and Education may be substituted for one another.
- Experience in managing Capital Construction projects for either Federal, State or Local municipality.
- Must be enrolled in IDP, EIT or other certifying programs.
Physical Requirements:
This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience as an Owners representative with project management of projects over $25 million. Understanding of Texas State procurement and construction regulations.
- PMP Certified, HVAC/Electrical engineering background.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
- Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
- Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
- Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
Veterans:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:
Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Program Management
How to Apply:
- To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section.
- You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
- A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
