Capital Improvement Projects Department Manager

Harris County; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Harris County Flood Control District seeks a Capital Improvement Projects Department Manager to oversee all CIP projects, lead staff and consultants, and support the district’s flood damage reduction mission. You will supervise project phases, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and coordinate with other departments and external partners.

The ideal candidate holds a PE license in Texas, a civil engineering degree, 8 years of relevant experience, 4 years of supervisory work, and strong

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college.
• Eight years of engineering design, maintenance, construction projects, and/or field operations related to public works, hydrology, flood control, and/or urban development.
• Four years of supervisory experience in an office and/or field environment.
• Experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas.

Aufgaben

• Oversee the management of all project phases assigned to the CIP department, including hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) studies, right-of-way acquisition, engineering, bid documents, construction contract award, and engineering issues during construction and project close-out.
• Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of all capital improvement projects assigned to the department.
• Provide guidance on assessing the capacity of resources and management for synchronized project launches.
• Ensure proper and accurate financial reporting of programs and projects within the department.
• Develop methods to resolve and minimize the impact of problems on project schedules and budgets.
• Perform periodic personnel reviews and recommend adjustments.
• Attend department staff meetings, meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
• Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives of the District.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project prioritization

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Project management tools

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jobbeschreibung

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District’s (District’s) core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County, which has a population of over 5 million and includes the City of Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States. The District’s responsibilities extend to approximately 1,500 channels spanning nearly 2,500 miles, over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10,000 acres, and several wetlands mitigation banks.

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

The District is seeking motivated individuals to serve as the Capital Improvement Projects Department Manager, responsible for overseeing and managing all capital improvement projects (CIP) assigned to the Capital Projects department, including managing assigned staff and outside consultants in the execution of the projects in support of the District’s mission to implement flood damage reduction projects.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Project & Program Oversight

• Oversee the management of all project phases assigned to the department, including hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) studies, right-of-way acquisition, engineering, bid documents, construction contract award, and engineering issues during construction and project close-out.

• Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of all capital improvement projects assigned to the department.

• Provide guidance on assessing the capacity of resources and management for synchronized project launches.

• Ensure proper and accurate financial reporting of programs and projects within the department.

Risk, Issue Resolution & Performance Management

• Develop methods to resolve and minimize the impact of problems on project schedules and budgets.

• Perform periodic personnel reviews and recommend adjustments.

Additional Responsibilities and Duties

• Attend department staff meetings, meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.

• Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.

• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives of the District.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum.

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of experience in engineering design and maintenance, construction projects, and/or field operations related to public works, hydrology, flood control, and/or urban development.

• Four (4) years of supervisory experience in an office and/or field environment.

• Experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.

Required Licenses:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.

• Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Good diagnostic and analytical skills.

• Excellent skills using project management tools and systems.

• Solid knowledge/understanding of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and standards related to engineering and construction management.

• Can work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel, and external organizations.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type:

• Regular Full-Time

Hours:

• 40 hours per week

Location:

• 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092

Salary:

• To be discussed at the interview

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities