Facilities Construction & Space Planning Lead

Office of the County Engineer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

457 deferred compensation plans

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a professional to monitor design and construction contracts, coordinate projects, and conduct research for facility renovations. The role involves preparing design proposals with detailed drawings and presenting to management, plus strong verbal and written communication requirements.

Responsibilities include space planning, budgeting, and coordinating multiple contractors, with field site work and COOP preparedness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required; college degree preferred.
• Two years of space planning, preliminary design, and construction docs experience.
• Two years of construction management and AutoCAD proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate space occupancy and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Estimate renovation costs and develop project schedules.
• Produce design/construction documents and coordinate disciplines.
• Monitor contracts for budget and timeliness; coordinate contractor work.
• Drive to various work sites and access roofs as needed.
• Support emergency deployment and COOP requirements.

Skills

Space planning

Design development

Construction documents

Construction management

AutoCAD

HVAC troubleshooting

Building codes

Communication

Driver's license

Microsoft Office/Excel

CJIS clearance

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Harris County is seeking a professional to monitor design and construction contracts, coordinate projects, and conduct research for facility renovations. The role involves preparing design proposals with detailed drawings and presenting to management, plus strong verbal and written communication requirements.

Responsibilities include space planning, budgeting, and coordinating multiple contractors, with field site work and COOP preparedness.