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At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work ...

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Join HNTB North Texas as an Inspector III tasked with overseeing TxDOT or similar projects as part of a larger team working together to deliver. This responsibility would be to oversee daily ...

Join HNTB North Texas as an Inspector III tasked with overseeing TxDOT or similar projects as part of a larger team working together to deliver. This responsibility would be to oversee daily ...

Join HNTB North Texas as an Inspector III tasked with overseeing TxDOT or similar projects as part of a larger team working together to deliver. This responsibility would be to oversee daily ...

What We're Looking For Join HNTB North Texas as a Senior Project Manager focused on TxDOT Projects! Our office has an extensive history delivering exciting and complex transportation projects for ...

What We're Looking For Join HNTB North Texas as a Senior Project Manager focused on TxDOT Projects! Our office has an extensive history delivering exciting and complex transportation projects for ...

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How much do txdot jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for txdot in the United States is $17.43, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for someone working at TxDOT?

A typical day at TxDOT can vary depending on your specific role, but generally includes collaborating with team members on ongoing infrastructure projects, conducting site inspections, reviewing project plans, and coordinating with contractors or local government agencies. Employees may spend time both in the office and out in the field, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. Regular meetings and reporting are common to keep all stakeholders informed and aligned. The dynamic nature of the work means you’ll face new challenges and learning opportunities, contributing to the improvement of Texas’s transportation system.

What is a TxDOT?

A TxDOT job refers to a position with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the state agency responsible for planning, designing, building, and maintaining Texas' transportation system. Jobs at TxDOT cover a range of fields, including engineering, maintenance, finance, administration, and environmental services. Employees work to improve roadway safety, expand infrastructure, and support transportation initiatives across the state. Positions offer competitive salaries, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the TxDOT position, and why are they important?

To thrive at TxDOT (Texas Department of Transportation), you should have a strong background in civil engineering, project management, or transportation operations, often supported by relevant degrees or professional certifications. Familiarity with technical tools like CAD software, GIS systems, and materials testing equipment, as well as knowledge of state and federal transportation regulations, is often required. Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate with colleagues, contractors, and the public. These capabilities are essential for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant infrastructure projects across Texas.

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Infographic showing various Txdot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 3% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 5% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% In-person, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,264 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Sr. Project Manager - Transportation (TxDOT)

Freese Nichols

San Marcos, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Job description

Freese and Nichols is looking for Sr. Project Manager - Transportation (TxDOT) in Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Frisco, Harlingen, Lubbock, San Antonio, or San Marcos, Texas. As Sr. Project Manager, you will build and maintain TxDOT client relationships, lead pursuits, and deliver transportation design projects as a seller-doer.

What You'll Do
  • Build and strengthen TxDOT relationships that position you to identify, shape, and win work

  • Lead TxDOT pursuits, including teaming strategy, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and win plans

  • Manage TxDOT transportation design projects from kickoff through delivery, coordinating internal teams and subconsultants

  • Develop scopes, schedules, and fees that align to TxDOT requirements and client expectations

  • Provide technical direction and quality oversight to ensure accurate, consistent deliverables

  • Navigate TxDOT processes and compliance requirements to keep projects on track

  • Mentor and develop staff to grow delivery capacity and strengthen TxDOT-facing expertise

  • Partner with transportation leadership to expand presence in key Texas markets

QualificationsRequired
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering

  • Professional Engineer (PE)

  • 8+ years of experience, including experience making independent decisions on engineering problems and methods

  • Experience leading transportation design projects for TxDOT or TxDOT-focused clients

  • Ability to lead pursuit-to-delivery work, including client engagement, team coordination, and deliverable quality

Preferred
  • Established TxDOT relationships and a track record of winning transportation work

  • TxDOT-related pre-certifications aligned to transportation design services

  • Experience serving as project manager for large, complex transportation projects

  • Experience with TxDOT procurement practices, contracting approaches, and selection processes

  • Active participation in professional organizations and continuing education

About Freese and Nichols

At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.

We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

Join our team of 1,300+ employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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