Job Title: Safety Rest Area Project Manager and Inspector – Maintenance DivisionJob Identifier: 2601335Position InformationCome be a part of the best Safety Rest Area (SRA) program in the country. The Maintenance (MNT) Division is looking for a project manager and inspector to oversee the performance-based operations and maintenance contracts. TxDOT's Safety Rest Areas are safe and beautiful and are a much needed stopping point for travelers throughout Texas. MNT is looking for someone who will share in our pride for our SRAs and work towards keeping them the best in the country. Come and get to see many parts of Texas as you travel and perform your work.Work location: The selected candidate's work location may be headquartered in Austin or one of 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, CorpusChristi, Childress, Dallas, ElPaso, FortWorth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, SanAngelo, SanAntonio, Tyler, Waco, WichitaFalls, and Yoakum.Safety rest areas to be inspected will be throughout Texas and may assist other Maintenance Division inspectors.SalaryMinimum Salary: $61,184.00Maximum Salary: $99,658.00Pay Basis: YearlyShift and TravelShift: Day Job, 40 flexible hours per week or M‑Th 10 hoursTravel: Yes, 50% of the timeLocation Flexibility: OnsiteBenefitsRetirement PlansAlternative and/or Flexible Work SchedulesPaid Leave and HolidaysHealth Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time EmployeesOn‑the‑Job TrainingTuition Assistance ProgramHolistic Wellness Program with Leave IncentivesCareer Development and Advancement OpportunitiesFamily‑Friendly Policies and ProgramsTxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents in 2024 and many offices are Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites.ResponsibilitiesManages and monitors performance‑based contracts, providing quality oversight of contractor performance to contract requirements for safety rest area custodial services, vegetation management, litter and debris removal, snow and ice removal; and pavement, structure, drainage, traffic management and safety devices, and associated appurtenance maintenance.Manages the repair and maintenance projects delivered through the maintenance contractor and their subcontractors. Produces scopes of work, issues requests for proposals, evaluates pricing, and makes recommendations for approval.Inspects facility assets and provides condition assessment of facilities and appurtenances. Work requires contact with contractors and private entities.Coordinates and monitors response to public complaints.Coordinates and/or prepares monthly and final estimates.Prepares scopes of services, request for proposals, cost review, and manages work for repair and maintenance projects.Participates in the negotiation, development, and implementation of service contracts.Conducts follow‑up inspections to evaluate corrective actions taken to achieve acceptable performance within the contract parameters.Monitors and assesses service provider response to incidents of inclement weather, flooding, accidents and hazardous material spills and/or security affecting roadway and/or safety rest areas.Monitors service provider performance of custodial services, vegetation management, litter/debris removal; maintenance of pavements, structures, drainage, traffic management and safety devices; and associated appurtenances and/or building systems.Monitors, inspects, reviews, evaluates, and tracks service provider compliance with contract requirements.Prepares reports on quality condition assessments and time‑based frequency attainment of contract services.Reviews and evaluates information on performance‑based service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify gaps in resources; recommends improvements.Travels throughout the state to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs and contract adherence.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Graduate or equivalent.8 years of experience in service provider oversight, contract assessment, inspection/assessment of highways, buildings and appurtenances. 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.Valid driver's license. Position requires driving a state vehicle.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of building construction, methods and procedures.Good communication skills.Extensive knowledge of applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.Knowledge of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.Understanding of utility systems such as water, wastewater, heating, air conditioning, electrical wiring and plumbing.Knowledge of materials used in building construction and maintenance.Knowledge of building support service operations and management.Experience in concepts, methods and procedures used in building grounds keeping, pavement, structure, drainage, traffic management and safety devices, and appurtenance construction or maintenance.Project estimating and cost analysis.Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsSubject to inside and outside environmental conditions.Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.Subject to noise and vibration.Subject to hazards such as moving vehicles, mechanical parts, high places, heat, or chemicals.Required to wear proper personal protective equipment.Light work: lift up to 25 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.Ability to balance – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.Standing prolonged periods of time.Walking – moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance / from one work site to another.Hearing – perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication.Visual acuity – operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.Veteran InformationTxDOT is committed to hiring veterans.Equal Opportunity StatementTexas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.#J-18808-Ljbffr