TPWD - Manager VI (Branch Manager, Design Project

About the role

TPWD MISSION: To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

HIRING CONTACT: Neil Thomas, 512-431-8026, Email: neil.thomas@tpwd.texas.gov

PHYSICAL WORK ADDRESS: TPWD Headquarters, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744

Under the direction of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Infrastructure Division Deputy Director, the Design / Project Management Branch Manager performs highly advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities within the infrastructure division. Responsible for the operations and activities of the Design / Project Management (DPM) Branch and functions according to Infrastructure Division and TPWD directives and mission. The DPM Branch supports the entire collection of capital projects and/or capital programs undertaken by the division.

Responsibilities

• Administer daily operations and activities of the infrastructure division.
• Oversee the Design / Project Management (DPM) Branch, ensuring alignment with division and TPWD directives.
• Support the full portfolio of capital projects (Capital Construction and Minor Construction), including new development, major repair, and minor renovation.
• Serve as project lead from inception through construction solicitation, coordinating with partner TPWD divisions for early high‑level and strategic planning.
• Perform project initiation and lead design and project management efforts on all capital construction projects.
• Provide in‑house design for selected capital and minor construction projects as appropriate.
• Maintain ongoing coordination and status updates with partner divisions on active projects.
• Develop and curate project design guidelines and standards.
• Monitor and track design progress of minor construction program assignments; evaluate work output and quality.
• Develop and curate a catalog of project “prototypes” for recurring facility needs.
• Collaborate with fellow Branch Managers, the Infrastructure Portfolio Manager, senior managers, executives, and major stakeholders to establish strategic plans and objectives.
• Anticipate upcoming capital work volume and assign staff to enable timely delivery to the Field Operations Branch.
• Integrate and implement consistent project management methodologies within the branch for continuous review, updating, and optimization of project delivery.
• Provide professional mentorship, direction, and management to Design Project Managers; manage the branch budget.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and comply with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Ten years of experience in the supervision and project management of real property construction (building facility, utility, and road projects).
• Experience: Ten years of experience as a practicing licensed Architect, Engineer, or Landscape Architect.
• Experience: Five years of experience directly managing a combination of Registered Architectural,