OCA - Project Manager III

OCA - Project Manager III

Organization: Office of Court Administration

Primary Location: Texas-Austin

Work Locations: Office of Court Admin (212-OCA - MAIN) P.O. BOX 12066 205 W. 14TH STREET Austin 78711

Job: Management

Employee Status: Regular

Schedule: Part-time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20

Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time

State Job Code: 1560

Salary Admin Plan: B

Grade: 24

Salary (Pay Basis): 48.08-48.08 (Monthly)

Number of Openings: 1

Overtime Status: Exempt

Job Posting: May 22, 2026, 7:44:55 PM

Closing Date: Jun 6, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Description: Performs complex (journey-level) project management work as part of the Enterprise Planning Office (EPO), involving 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. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a part time position and will average 20 hours/week.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manage, develop and oversee multiple projects for court and court-related programs, including facilities master-planning, 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Project Management, Construction Management, business or public administration, organizational development, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Experience overseeing complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience providing project management within the Texas Court system. Experience providing construction or facilities project management. Experience working with or in the Texas Judiciary. Experience interacting with elected officials or appointed board members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of project management theories and practices applicable to limited-scope projects; government purchasing and bidding policies, practices, and procedures; systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance; and local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken. Skill in project management monitoring and in the use of a computer and applicable 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 non-technical audiences; and to assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff.

Employment Conditions: Regular attendance required. Travel will be required. Operates standard office equipment, computer hardware and software. Must sit for extended periods of time. May require some lifting, up to 20 pounds. Valid Texas driver's license required to operate motor vehicle to conduct business.