Job Description

Performs complex (journeylevel) project management work as part of the Enterprise Planning Office (EPO ), and assigned to a variety of project types with a focus on facility improvements and construction projects. Duties involve 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, and may assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of other project staff. Serves as the key Agency contact for oversight and acceptance of the work of contractors and consultants, working under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Up to 25% travel may be required.

Essential Job Duties

• • Manage, develop and oversee multiple projects for court and courtrelated programs, including, but not limited to, facilities masterplanning, space needs assessments, space design, acquisition, and construction projects using accepted project management methodologies.
• • Work with stakeholders to develop project scope, goals, budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates and projections.
• • Manage procurement process for related goods and services.
• • Coordinate project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.
• • Monitor and manage project cost to ensure that the project is completed within budget.
• • Monitor and manage project quality to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable and contractor activities meet the terms of the project contract or specifications.
• • Communicates project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
• • Compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; provides regular updates to management, project teams, and others of project status and related issues.
• • Coordinates and responds to requests for changes from the original specifications.
• • Develops, reviews, and recommends proposals and bids to management.
• • Plan and manage efficient project meetings.
• • Performs related work as assigned and complies with all OCA policies.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, a resume must be attached and applications must be complete, including start and end dates of work experiences.

• • Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major coursework in Project Management, Construction Management, architecture, engineering, business or related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• • Experience overseeing complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience providing construction or facilities project management within a municipal, county, state, or federal agency .
• • Experience working with or in the Texas Judiciary.
• • Experience interacti ng with elected officials or appointed board members.
• • Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• • Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to limitedscope projects; principles and practices or architecture, engineering, or construction; government purchasing and bidding policies, practices, and procedures; systems and procedures used to evaluate a thirdparty vendor's performance; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken.
• • Skill in planning, directing, and monitoring projects of varying types, including facilities projects, and in the use of a computer and applicable project management software.
• • Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions, to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues, to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills, to identify project risks, to prepare reports and charts, to communicate effectively and present information both orally and in writing to technical and nontechnical audiences; and to assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff.

Working Conditions

• • Regular attendance required .
• • Travel will be required.
• • Operates standard office equipment, computer hardware and software.
• • Must sit for extended periods of time.

Military/Veteran Information

MILITARY OCCUPATION SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES:

Applicable MOS codes can be found under ¿Occupational Category¿ for the respective Class Title. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Additional Information

An applicant's response to the question regarding Former Foster Youth on the state application is optional if you are applying for employment with the Office of Court Administration.

How to Apply

All applications for employment with the Office of Court Administration must be submitted electronically through CAPPS Careers and include a resume. Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application. All sections of applications must be complete, including start and end dates of work experiences .