Channel Maintenance Project Manager I

Houston Dose; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Houston is seeking a skilled professional to support Channel Infrastructure Operations, providing technical and analytical business support for short- and long-range planning. The role coordinates with USACE, US Coast Guard, and industry partners to ensure maintenance dredging projects meet schedules and budgets, leveraging ESRI ArcGIS Pro and CAD data.

The position requires 3–5 years of project management experience, a Civil/Coastal Engineering-related degree, and proficiency with GIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Civil or Coastal Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of related professional project management experience preferred.
• Experience in dredging and hydrographic surveying is required; GIS ArcGIS Pro and CAD experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage dredging program for Port Houston by identifying areas for dredging, creating plans and specifications, and monitoring activities until closeout.
• Coordinate with USACE, US Coast Guard, Houston Pilots, and other agencies to support Port Houston projects.
• Lead and manage environmental and regulatory tasks, contracts, and data management using GIS and CAD tools.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical writing

Organizational skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management

EIT certification preferred

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

CAD

Primavera P6

MS Office / SharePoint

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Port Houston. We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.

Port Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.

Position Summary

Assists Channel Infrastructure Operations and senior management representatives to provide technical and analytical business support, channel maintenance short- and long-range planning, and coordinates projects to further maintain the Houston Ship Channel and Port Houston berth areas. Works with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Coast Guard, Houston Pilots, and other agencies and groups to ensure support to Port Houston project tasks. Manages Port Houston maintenance dredging activities and placement area management. Requires specific skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) ESRI ArcGIS Pro application.

Key Responsibilities/Duties

• Manage dredging program for Port Houston by identifying areas for dredging, create plans and specifications and monitor project activities until final closeout
• Manage Disposal Area Management Program scope, cost and schedule
• Support the coordination for obtaining and maintaining sediment sampling reports for maintenance dredged material placement
• Execute and manage USACE Real Estate applications, cost, and schedule for maintenance dredge material placement and agreements for Port Houston and industry dredging projects
• Manage dredge material discharge monitoring for both Port Houston and coordinated industry maintenance dredging projects to public federal dredge material placement areas
• Manage external engineering consultants in development of scopes of work, support of maintenance dredging of Port Houston berths, and DMPA maintenance
• Supports hydrographic survey data processing, creation and distribution of bathymetry maps and cross sections to internal and external stakeholders
• Supports hydrographic survey data entry to sedimentation modeling and GIS-based shoal monitoring dashboards
• Perform data entry and mapping tasks (input and tracking of surveys, dredged material management planning efforts, geotechnical borings, historical dredging) using ESRI Desktop tools.
• Read, understand, and interpret design drawings including as-builts or CAD drawings and other related information as necessary to translate data into Port Authority’s GIS system
• Digitizing and geo-referencing data to aid in the location, placement, and creation of features (drawing images to their location in the real-world using GIS Aerial Imagery and other GIS Data Layers).
• Coordinates meetings with Port Terminal Operations for hydrographic survey updates, maintenance dredging updates for ongoing and upcoming projects, and draft restriction preventative measures (e.g., dragging, bed-leveling, etc.)
• Coordinate with outside agencies, United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Coast Guard, Houston Pilots, industry and other agencies, to ensure their support of Port Houston with Port Houston projects tasks
• Facilitate the resolution of contractual claims and disputes
• Review invoices prior to approval and verify expenses
• Lead briefings and prepare written reports regarding assigned maintenance projects; give presentations to organizations regarding dredging and environmental beneficial use projects
• Manage FEMA claims where dredging is involved; provide recommendations and backup information
• Audit and manage financial aspects of contracts including invoices, fee payments, income and expense, and maintain good relationships with contractors and consultants
• Manage document controls for maintenance dredging projects and dredge material placement permits, including documentation monitoring and quality review for proper storage and retrieval with MS Share Point
• Support development of analytic business cases for new opportunities
• Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Coastal Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required
• Minimum 3-5 years of related professional project management experience preferred
• Experience in dredging (design or contractor-based) and hydrographic surveying required
• Experience in GIS ESRI ArcGIS Pro application and Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) required

License/Certification

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Behaviors

• Knowledge of deep and shallow draft navigation principles, theories, laws, regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of dredging and dredged material placement techniques
• Knowledge of planning, permitting, and construction documents related to the maintenance of state and federally authorized navigation projects
• Ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and groups
• Knowledge of methods, practices, and processes of surveying, remote sensing, and Computer Aided Drafting and Design/Geographic Information Systems
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, as well as, Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint
• Organizational, research and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Project management and coordination skillsPresentation and presentation software skills
• Synthesis and abstract skills
• Ability to lead governmental agency and industry groups to accomplish Port Houston goals
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and direct groups, and group members to achieve the stated mission
• Ability to supervise or lead diverse staff professional and technical personnel
• Ability to develop scopes of work, contract conditions and requirements for projects
• Ability to maintain historical records
• Ability to review and interpret hydrographic and land survey data and make recommendations
• Ability to use a spreadsheet and word processor programs
• Analytical writing and technical reporting skills

Key Competencies Required

• Achieving Results
• Adaptability
• Create External Strategic Alliances
• Planning & Organizing
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

This work site location of this job is

Port Houston Administration Building

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.