Primary Location: 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Position Type: Full-time position, 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Must be able to work with the Agency's 365 day-peryear
schedule that may include weekends, evenings and holidays, including on short notice.
Hiring Range: $110,000 - $125,000 annually
Salary Plan: B-26
Job Class (Code): Project Manager IV (1561)
Job Posting Dates: October 2, 2025 - until closed
Electronically (including cell phones): TXSPB.formstack.com/forms/tx_state_app
Organization Overview:
The State Preservation Board (SPB) was established for the purpose of preserving, maintaining, and restoring the State Capitol
and the 1857 General Land Office, which houses the Capitol Visitors Center. Since that time, Agency operations have expanded
to include care of the Governor's Mansion, operating the Bullock Texas State History Museum, Texas State Cemetery, Capitol
Mall and three Capitol Complex legislative office buildings. We provide educational programs centered on Texas history,
government and culture. These services benefit the citizens of Texas and its visitors. For more information about the State
Preservation Board visit tspb.texas.gov.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision and other insurances, a defined benefit pension and 401K retirement plans, parental leave, flexible
spending and dependent care accounts options, free parking and free Museum Membership. For more information about State
of Texas Employee benefits visit the Employees Retirement System website.
Position Summary:
The Project Manager reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for
the use of initiative and independent judgment. Work involves advanced (senior-level) project management work such as field
monitoring and construction management. Work includes maintaining multi-agency or enterprise-level projects, obtaining
authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility.
Assist in design, development and construction administration. Conduct research; and coordinate special projects as assigned by
the Deputy and Executive Director. Perform all other duties as assigned and is able to multi-task and achieve quality deliverables
within allotted timeframes. * Work hours are based on the agency’s 365-day-per-year schedule and includes weekends,
evenings, evenings, and holidays, including on short notice.
Essential Job Duties: For purposes of this agency's job descriptions, "essential job duties" are defined as assigned tasks that are
critical or fundamental to the position and not marginal. If an individual is qualified to perform the essential job duties, the
individual must be able to perform the essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Coordinates, plans, and evaluates major construction, tenant improvement and infrastructure projects using accepted
project management methods.
Coordinates construction project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partner
and contractors.
Monitors and manages construction project costs and quality to ensure that the project is completed within budget and
fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
Communicates construction project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
Initiate multi-agency or enterprise-level projects, obtain authorization and commitment, and demonstrate business needs
and project feasibility.
Develop and implement plans to communicate construction project methodology and processes to interested groups and
team members.
Create documentation procedures to capture and manage changes in original construction project plan.
Oversee multiple construction projects concurrently.
May testify before legislative and interested groups on construction project status as directed by the Director of Facilities or
the Capitol Architect, and other issues of public interest.
Administer, coordinate and oversee construction projects and designs, for the Capitol, Capitol Extension, Capitol Visitors
Center and Capitol Complex Grounds, Cemetery and legislative buildings.
Assist Architect with code research including ADA compliance, materials and products coordination, and
historical research for design projects at the Capitol, Capitol Extension, Capitol Visitors Center and Capitol Complex Grounds,
Governor's Mansion, Texas State Cemetery and Legislative Buildings.
Assist Architect of the Capitol with review of drawings and specifications developed by contracted Design Professionals.
Assist Architect of the Capitol with administration, coordination, and oversight of construction projects at the Capitol,
Capitol Extension, Capitol Visitors Center and Capitol Complex Grounds, Governor's Mansion, Texas State Cemetery and
Legislative Buildings.
Become familiar with agency archives, both paper and digital; respond to internal requests for information from archived
plans, specifications, and other documents.
Manage digitization of record documents, an ongoing effort; maintain AutoCAD vector record plans.
Assist Architect of the Capitol in develop of, and maintain, base specifications for design bid packages.
Performs all other duties assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to accurately respond to various public requests for information and technical assistance related to all duties as
assigned. Perform all required research as needed to provide reliable information to all requesters.
Ability and skill to use a personal computer, keyboard and monitor, telephone, touch tone dial pad and other office
equipment to perform various duties; perform manually repetitive tasks that are physically and mentally demanding.
Ability to perform all duties as assigned in a manner that promotes public confidence in the SPB and its employees.
Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal, verbal and written presentation skills in communicating with others.
Ability to remain abreast and complies with all applicable safety rules, regulations, standards and emergency procedures
including applicable OSHA, Agency, local, state, and federal security and safety rules, regulations, and established industry
safety and security techniques and standards.
Ability to plan and manage work with safety and security perspective.
Ability to continuously assesses safety conditions to ensure individual and workplace safety and safety of visitors and staff.
Ability to promote visitor safety and building security. Assists with building evacuation if necessary.
May oversee the work of contractors and/or Interns.
Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
Regular attendance is an essential job duty for all SPB positions. Must be available to work after regular business hours,
including weekends and evenings, especially during legislative sessions.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a major in engineering, construction, business, communications or related field. *Related experience can be substituted for higher education on a year-for-year basis, up to four (4) years.
Eight (8) years construction management experience.
Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible experience in managing complex major renovation and TI projects, including planning, budgeting, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
Demonstrated success managing projects involving multiple technologies, vendors, and business units.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership or public forums.
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or related certifications.
To Apply:
A fully completed State of Texas application is required. For an application or additional information see our agency employment
webpage: tspb.texas.gov-employment or call: (512) 463-5495.
Submit your application by any of the following methods:
Email:
[email protected]
Fax: (512) 463-2914
Mail: 201 E. 14th Street, Suite 950, Austin, TX, 78701
Electronically (including cell phones): TXSPB.formstack.com/forms/tx_state_app
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Education:
• Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
• construction management: 8 years (Required)
• managing major renovation and tenant improvement projects: 5 years (Required)
• presentation to executives: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
• Driver (Required)
Ability to Commute:
• Austin, TX 78701 (Required)
Work Location: In person