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TxDOTFacilities Planning & Mgmt Section Director
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LocationUST-Texas-Austin-Stassney Hq - Main
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityDirector
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentSupport Services Division
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 4d ago
Verified live13h ago
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Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
5 years of experience in facilities construction and management related activities
Three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience
Valid driver's license
Extensive knowledge of research, plan preparation, design, testing, construction and maintenance of facilities
Extensive knowledge of capital planning
Extensive knowledge of program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
Extensive knowledge of organizational planning
Extensive knowledge of construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities
Extensive knowledge of space planning and management
Considerable knowledge of applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Considerable knowledge of basic building construction principles
Considerable knowledge of building design
Considerable knowledge of building and fire codes
Considerable knowledge of building code standards and industry guidelines
Considerable knowledge of contract development and oversight
Considerable knowledge of leasing procedures
Expert skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
Expert skill in persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues
Expert skill in administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
Expert skill in preparing technical reports and presentations
Proficient skill in analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
Proficient skill in analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
Experience in senior level project management, architectural and engineering concepts, construction project management, and facility operations
Ability to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
Light work: lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
Prolonged periods of standing
Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
Repetitive motion: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Close visual acuity: work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
TxDOT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities
Benefits
Retirement plans
Flexible schedules
Paid leave and holidays
Health insurance
On the job training
Tuition assistance
Wellness program
Career development
Family friendly policies
About the role
The TxDOT Support Services Division is seeking a Facilities Planning & Management Section Director to lead statewide facility planning, construction, maintenance, and space management efforts. This role oversees capital improvement projects and budgets, facility design and construction, space planning, and security programs for all TxDOT facilities. The section director manages administrative and professional staff and contracts, works with consultants and construction teams, and collaborates with executive leadership, government officials, and private-sector partners to support TxDOT’s facilities across the state.
Benefits
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 schedules, wellness leave incentive, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.
Work Location: 6230 E Stassney Lane Austin, TX
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
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Retirement Plans
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Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
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Paid Leave and Holidays
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Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
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On-the-Job Training
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Tuition Assistance Program
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Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
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Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
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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 Total Compensation Package website
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Oversees statewide facilities planning, capital improvement budget, engineering/architectural services and maintenance and repair
activities. Reports to the Support Services Division Deputy Director. Manages a group of professional and administrative
employees. Work requires contact with high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level
are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
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Analyzes, develops, recommends and/or implements facilities management policies and procedures.
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Coordinates with TxDOT organizational directors and employees, governmental officials and private entities regarding management activities for all TxDOT facilities.
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Directs the planning, prioritization, and implementation of the Department’s Capital Improvements Program and Budget; recommends procedures, staffing and funding for capital improvements and other programs.
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Plans, develops, evaluates, interprets, and coordinates statewide facilities and construction policies, review guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations and monitors compliance.
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Oversees consultant and construction contracts for facilities-related professional and construction services.
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Oversees leased space, new facility design and construction; and existing facility alterations, expansions and improvements.
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Provides program analysis; prepares and presents reports pertaining to facilities management activities.
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Represents the Department at facilities management/acquisition activities, business meetings, legislative sessions, conferences, seminars and committees.
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Directs the development and implementation of the Department’s Master Space Utilization Plan for all TxDOT facilities.
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Oversees the department’s energy management program and the statewide physical security program.
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Oversees the department’s facilities construction, preventive maintenance, minor repairs activities, and building services standards and contracting.
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Coordinates the development of designs, drawings, standards, specifications and cost estimates for construction projects, infrastructure, specialized equipment and instruments.
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Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
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5 years of experience in facilities construction and management related activities (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
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Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in senior level project management, architectural and engineering concepts, construction project management, and facility operations.
Competencies:
Extensive knowledge of:
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Research, plan preparation, design, testing, construction and maintenance of facilities
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Capital Planning
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Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
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Organizational planning
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Construction, maintenance and operation of transportation facilities
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Space planning and management
Considerable knowledge of:
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Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
•
Basic building construction principles
•
Building design
•
Building and fire codes
•
Building code standards and industry guidelines
•
Contract development and oversight
•
Leasing procedures
Expert skill in:
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Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
•
Persuasion, negotiation, and communication of critical issues
•
Administrative support practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
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Preparing technical reports and presentations
Proficient skill in:
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Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
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Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
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Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Other Attributes:
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Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
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Delegates both routine and important tasks and decisions; shares authority but has ultimate accountability
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
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Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
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Standing-prolonged periods of time
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Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
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Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
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Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:
Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.
The Texas 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 Action of 1990.
Additional Applicant Information
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