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# Specifications Program Lead (Materials and Tests Divsion)

- **Company:** TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $65,104.0 - $129,430.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Desktop Computing
- **Published:** June 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a27e42d09dd2a79d

## About the Role

Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Technical writing within technology?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, This position requires strong leadership, advanced organizational and technical writing skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate effectively without direct authority over all contributors. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated by ownership, accountability, and the opportunity to strengthen a critical program that keeps Texas moving., Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 5 years construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

 * Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
 * May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt or one or more change management
disciplines., Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 6 years of experience in construction project management; project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications:

 * Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
 * May require certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Black Belt or one or more change management
disciplines.

## Description

The Materials and Tests Division's Quality Assurance Section is seeking a strategic and results-driven Specification Program Lead to oversee the administrative operations of TxDOT's Specifications Program-an essential, high-visibility effort supporting the development, approval, and publication of construction and maintenance specifications for projects across Texas. This role focuses on leading the program's day-to-day administrative functions, setting priorities, managing workflows, and ensuring accountability for timeliness, consistency, and quality of deliverables that directly impact billions in infrastructure funding.

As the lead for program operations, you will coordinate across diverse stakeholders, drive outreach and training efforts, and play a key role in system implementations and process improvements that enhance efficiency and transparency. You will independently manage complex processes, resolve issues, and guide the administrative direction of the program while ensuring alignment with established standards and expectations., * Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.

 * Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors and assures coordination and approvals through Federal Highway Administration or U.S. Department of Transportation.
 * Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
 * Oversees project assignments, determines work requirements to complete project plans and coordinates scheduling to accommodate projects already underway.
 * Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations for assigned projects.
 * Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Technical Project Manager II:

All the above and:

 * Reviews and analyzes project performance and objectives to determine opportunities for improvement across personnel, processes, and technology.
 * Evaluates project challenges and formulates solutions to achieve objectives related to productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.
 * Serves as a a lead worker by advising, training, and coaching employees to increase job efficiency; acting as a resource for complex questions; presenting workflow and operational updates to the supervisor/manager; providing input on team members' career conversations; and approving leave requests to ensure operations coverage., * Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
 * Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
 * Applicable project development (planning, environmental, right of way, design, letting, construction, and project close out) documentation preparation, review, processing, and compliance requirements
 * Project Delivery Process
 * Project Management best practices

Considerable knowledge of:

 * Project scheduling and coordination activities

Expert skill in:

 * Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
 * Project management monitoring
 * Using computers and applicable computer software

Proficient skill in:

 * Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
 * Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
 * Project management monitoring
 * Using computers and applicable computer software

Ability to:

 * Analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
 * Identify project risks and gaps
 * Evaluate process performance
 * Establish project goals and objectives

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

 * Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
 * Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
 * Standing-prolonged periods of time
 * Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
 * Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

 * 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., 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.


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