Division Manager- Engineering Infrastructure

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston's Public Works department seeks an experienced supervisor to manage infrastructure CIP projects, directing engineering and construction project administration, budgeting, and vendor coordination.

You will lead staff, develop policies and templates for project documents, draft contracts and amendments, and liaise with city departments, consultants, and contractors, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Seven years of progressive professional experience in the division's activities, with at least three in a supervisory role.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Education can be substituted year-for-year with experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and manage engineering and construction project administration activities.
• Provide guidance and training to staff, contract administrators and project managers.
• Coordinate responses with City departments, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Data management

Dashboard creation

Power BI

AI tools

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Veteran preference

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or related

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Section: Engineering & Construction/Infrastructure

Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street, 17th Floor*

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Supervise, coordinate, and manage a variety of engineering and construction project administration activities and resources necessary to implement City’s Infrastructure projects (drainage, paving, water and wastewater) under Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Provide guidance and training for administrative staff, contract administrators and project managers. Support and assist with responses to inquiries from other City of Houston departments, consultants, agencies, contractors and the public. Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage, train, develop, counsel and evaluate staff performance
• Establish and implement policies and procedures
• Develop guidelines and templates for project related documentation and correspondence.
• Drafts and reviews proposed contracts, correspondence, letters of agreements and amendments
• Act as liaison to other departments, government agencies and private sector
• Coordinates the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the budget and expenditures
• Assists in the design and implementation of special systems, plans and projects
• Develops methodologies for creating project data.

Working Conditions

This position is physically comfortable most of the time with occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or light lifting of materials of up to 10 pounds.

This is Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.

Experience Requirements

Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

License Requirements

None

PREFERENCES

• Data management and analysis: Experience organizing, maintaining, cleaning, and analyzing data to support business decisions.
• Dashboard creation: Ability to design and build interactive dashboards that present key metrics and insights.
• Power BI: Hands-on experience using Microsoft Power BI for data visualization, reporting, and business intelligence.
• AI tools: Familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies or tools to automate tasks, analyze data, or improve decision-making.
• Strong communication skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Computer proficiency: Good working knowledge of common computer applications and software relevant to the role.
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:

None

However, The Department May Administer a Skills Assessment Test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:

No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 29

Application Procedures

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6049.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-6049 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.