Director of Maintenance Division

Lead the future of maintenance and operations—when it matters most.
We are seeking an exceptional Director of the Maintenance Division to lead the modernization, resilience, and emergency readiness of a critical statewide transportation system. This role sets strategic direction for maintenance operations, field engineering, pavement and vegetation management, and disaster response while ensuring infrastructure is safe, reliable, and prepared for evolving demands.

The ideal leader brings technical expertise, a forward-thinking approach to innovation, and the ability to lead decisively during high impact emergency events, while driving long term system performance and public trust. They also will possess exceptional judgment and the ability to inspire teams while collaborating with senior executives, public officials, and industry partners.

If you are energized by solving complex challenges, leading at scale, and leaving a lasting legacy through public service, this role offers both purpose and influence at the highest level.

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans

• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees

• On-the-Job Training

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives

• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities

• 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)

Directs and manages all activities of the Maintenance Division to include oversight of maintenance operations and field engineering, emergency management operations, vegetation management, pavement management, and architectural services. Reports to the Senior Director Engineering and Safety Operations. Work requires extensive contact with high-level executives, governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level perform work at the highest level of discretion and independent judgment and are responsible for final outcome.

• Assists in the development and review of specifications for transportation maintenance or construction projects.
• Assists in the development of contracts and agreements.
• Directs the design, construction and renovation of Department facilities.
• Identifies and establishes a plan to address desired maintenance levels on a statewide basis.
• Identifies and recommends statewide maintenance training needs.
• Monitors maintenance operations statewide and oversees field inspections of maintenance activities.
• Oversees and directs risk assessments in areas of responsibility of potential fraud, waste and abuse and in conjunction with the
• Administration, develops and implements policies and procedures to identify, prevent and eliminate fraud, waste and abuse.
• Oversees technical assistance in the proper selection and use of materials, processes, practices, and procedures in maintenance operations and pavement management/design.
• Oversees the coordination of emergency maintenance operations and serves as Incident Commander (Disaster Recovery).
• Recommends staffing and funding for Maintenance Division activities and assists in the development, preparation, and management of the Department maintenance budget.
• Recommends to the Deputy Executive Director/Chief Engineer major maintenance and betterment programs and implements policy and procedures for Department maintenance activities.
• Represents the Department at national, state and local levels concerning the Maintenance Division's activities.
• Reviews proposed legislation and directs the implementation of legislation affecting the division's activities.
• Oversees and monitors contract performance, evaluates contract deliverables, reviews billing documentation, monitors the consultant's compliance with the terms of the contract, and/or prepares and delivers a written evaluation of the consultant's performance.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

Experience:

• 5 years of experience in transportation engineering as LPE. (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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

• Must have three (3) years managerial/supervisory experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• TX Licensed Professional Engineer

  • Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance work
• Maintenance concepts, methods, policies and requirements
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring budgets and resources
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations

Expert skill in:

• Communicating vision and direction of how an organization should function or a system should work under ideal conditions and conveying to others
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Directing and establishing objectives; clarifying roles and responsibilities through individual performance plans; monitoring and measuring performance against goals; evaluating results and making necessary adjustments to meet deadlines
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
• Administering applicable programs
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Directing the development of policy and operating procedures
• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Developing and giving presentations
• Interpreting and analyzing legislation, rules, and regulations

Other Attributes:

• Provides organizational leadership; fosters collaborative relationships; initiates and supports quality management activities and performance management measures to provide the highest quality products and services
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Collaborates and cooperates with others and builds effective working relationships with internal and external members to accomplish organizational goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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 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.

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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.

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