Position Information

The TxDOT Support Services Division is looking for a Facilities Planning & Management Section Director to lead statewide facility planning, construction, maintenance, and space management efforts. This role oversees capital improvement projects and budgets, facility design and construction, space planning, and security programs for all TxDOT facilities. The section director manages administrative and professional staff and contracts, works with consultants and construction teams, and collaborates with executive leadership, government officials, and private-sector partners to support TxDOT's facilities across the state.

Work Location: 6230 E Stassney Lane Austin, TX 78744

Benefits and Perks

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

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our Total Compensation Package website

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Oversees statewide facilities planning, capital improvement budget, architectural/engineering services and maintenance and repair

activities. Responsible for management and oversight of staff of architects/engineers and other technical employees engaged in

statewide facilities planning and management. Reports to the Support Services Division Deputy Director. Work requires contact with

high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and

assume direct accountability for the product.

Essential Duties:

• Analyzes, develops, recommends and/or implements facilities management policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with TxDOT organizational directors and employees, governmental officials and private entities regarding management activities for all TxDOT facilities.
• Develops short- and long-term master plans, assists in project prioritization and prepares project implementation schedules and assignment of workload.
• Directs the planning, prioritization and implementation of the Department's Capital Improvements Program and Budget; recommends procedures, staffing and funding for capital improvements and other programs.
• Oversees and/or prepares plans, specifications and estimates and seals, bids and performs construction administration of routine facilities contracts (RFCs).
• Plans, develops, evaluates, interprets, and coordinates statewide facilities and construction policies, review guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations and monitors compliance.
• Oversees consultant and construction contracts for facilities-related professional and construction services.
• Oversees leased space, new facility design and construction; and existing facility alterations, expansions and improvements.
• Oversees the space planning, space allocation and executing of statewide physical personnel and equipment relocations.
• Oversees, coordinates and manages architectural/engineering consultant selection and evergreen contracts.
• Provides program analysis; prepares and presents reports pertaining to facilities management activities.
• Represents the Department at facilities management/acquisition activities, business meetings, legislative sessions, conferences, seminars and committees.
• Serves as consultant to staff facility engineers and oversees the coordination of architectural work with engineering staff and technical support associates.
• Supervises professional and technical staff.
• Directs the development and implementation of the Department's Master Space Utilization Plan for all TxDOT facilities.
• Oversees the department's energy management program and the statewide physical security program.
• Oversees the department's facilities construction, preventive maintenance, minor repairs activities, and building services standards and contracting.
• Coordinates the development of designs, drawings, standards, specifications and cost estimates for construction projects, infrastructure, specialized equipment and instruments.
• Supervises TxDOT employees by assigning duties; authorizing personnel actions; approving leave requests; conducting career conversations; and motivating team to accomplish established goals.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or related degree accepted by TX PELS

Experience:

• 4 years of experience in in architectural design as a Registered Professional Architect OR in engineering as a Licensed Professional Engineer( LPE). (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for
  supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Reg Professional Arch
• TX Lic Prof Engr
  
  • Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must
    (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license
    from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of
    employment.
• Must be currently licensed as either a Registered Professional Architect OR Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in architectural and engineering concepts, construction project management, and facility operations.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Engineering terminology and fundamentals
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Architectural fundamentals and applications
• Research, plan preparation, design, testing, construction and maintenance of facilities
• Capital Planning
• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Organizational planning
• Construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities
• Space planning and management
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Considerable knowledge of:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
• Basic building construction principles
• Building design
• Building and fire codes
• Building code standards and industry guidelines
• Contract development and oversight
• Leasing procedures

Expert skill in:

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues
• Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing technical reports and presentations

Proficient skill in:

• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Applying planning principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Maintaining a safe working environment

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively Other Attributes
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or another device
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.