Retail Design Project Manager Jobs in Tyler, TX (NOW HIRING)

Position Information
TxDOT Tyler District is looking for a Design Project Coordinator II, III, or IV to join the Advance Transportation Planning and Development team in a project manager role. You'll be responsible for designing, managing, and coordinating schematic and PS&E for mobility projects throughout our eight-county district. Your daily workload will involve developing and overseeing roadway design projects, from initial scoping & design stage, all the way through the letting and bidding process. Join TxDOT and build a career as BIG as TEXAS?
Design Project Coordinator II : B20 ($51,158 - $81,351 annually)
Design Project Coordinator III : B21 ($54,278 - $87,046 annually)
Design Project Coordinator IV: B22 ($57,614 - $93,138 annually)
The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant's work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs.
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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position Description
Provides highly skilled technical expertise and oversees multiple design and/or complex building construction projects. Reports to a licensed professional engineer or registered architect who has final approval authority for projects. Work requires contact with governmental agencies, consultants and construction firms. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Design Project Coordinator III - May lead the work of technical employees. Design Project Coordinator IV - Leads the work of technical employees and provides training. Employees are virtually self-supervising and assume accountability for their work.
Essential Duties:
Design Project Coordinator II :
- Reviews and oversees plan packages submitted by consultants.
- Coordinates design work among TxDOT entities, consultants and contractors.
- Designs projects, making design calculations and sketches of plans, layouts and typical sections.
- May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Design Project Coordinator III - all of the above, and :
- Serves as project coordinator responsible for coordination of advanced engineering/architectural projects from initiation to completion.
Design Project Coordinator IV - all of the above, and :
- Provides training for area of responsibility.
- Serves as lead worker and subject matter expert.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
Design Project Coordinator II :
8 YEARS of experience in design, plan preparation, construction inspection, surveying.
Design Project Coordinator III & IV :
9 YEARS Design, plan preparation, construction inspection, surveying.
(Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of
- Computer-aided drafting and design systems
- Applicable engineering workstations and applications to support efficient planning and design activities
- Applicable computer software applications and hardware
Considerable knowledge of
- Higher mathematics
Expert skill in
- Performing basic design and drafting
- Prioritizing projects/workload and meeting deadlines
Proficient skill in
- Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Other Attributes
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.