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The City of Houston seeks a Project Manager for Drinking Water Operations to steer projects within the Work Management System, overseeing maintenance, upgrades, and process improvements. You will coordinate contractors, liaise with internal teams and labs, and monitor budgets and asset tracking across plants.
Establishing vital project records and producing reports for management decisions, you will interact with various organizational levels to drive programs and schedules forward.
Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Drinking Water Operations
Location: Various*
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/7:00AM - 4:00PM*
Subject to change
The mission of the Project Manager position for Drinking Water Operations is to assist and manage all aspects of the Work Management System for Maintenance and Operations, primarily focusing on projects related to the engineering and SCADA teams. The position is also responsible for coordination and supervision of 3rd party service or construction contracts and projects on-site. Serves as liaison between City personnel and contractors, consultants or testing laboratories. Projects to be managed may include construction, demolition, system upgrades, rehabilitation, and process improvements. Contracts will include various on-call and maintenance contracts. The Project Manager will play a key role in preparing and managing the annual Drinking Water Operations budget. They will utilize all financial mechanisms to purchase and track assets and equipment for individual plant use. The selected candidate must communicate effectively with all levels of the organization in order to assist management of the many projects, programs, and personnel. The Project Manager will maintain vital project records and create or provide reports for management and other professional input for decision‑making and planning.
This position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items (up to 30 pounds) and/or occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. Occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than optimal temperature and air conditions.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.
Four (4) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
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**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.
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
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 24
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.
Closing Date/Time: 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central