Facilities Planning & Mgmt Section Director

Position Information

The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking 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

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

Position Description

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

activities. Reports to the Support Services Division Deputy Director. Manages a group of professional and administrative

employees. 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 work 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in facilities construction and management related activities (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• 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

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
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

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 other 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.