Project Manager -Engineering & Construction

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an experienced engineering professional to prepare and review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and project schedules for drainage infrastructure projects. The role coordinates project implementation, interfaces with service lines, and provides technical guidance to staff.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least four years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or closely related field.
• Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or closely related field.
• Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical correspondence, reports, and project schedules.
• Coordinates the implementation of projects and contracts.
• Provides technical support to operation and maintenance staff. Interprets codes and regulations.
• Interfaces with various service lines and departments.
• Investigates and/or responds to inquiries from technical personnel, regulatory agencies and the general public.
• Communicates directly and indirectly with consultants and contractors.
• Conducts and coordinates special projects. Provides technical guidance and training to staff.
• Prepares administrative documents and correspondence such as reports, letters, forms, procedural guidelines and schedules. Review and monitors work activities performed by external consultants.
• Analyzes work processes and implements improvements to enhance the functioning of drainage infrastructure, equipment and systems. Performs other technical work relative to drainage infrastructure.

Education

Architecture

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Landscape Architecture

Project Management

Job description

Position Overview

Position Overview

Applications

Accepted from: All Persons Interested

Section:

Engineering and Construction

Reporting Location:

611 Walker St, 14th Floor

Workdays & Hours:

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Prepares and reviews plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical correspondence, reports, and project schedules.

Coordinates the implementation of projects and contracts.

Provides technical support to operation and maintenance staff. Interprets codes and regulations.

Interfaces with various service lines and departments.

Investigates and/or responds to inquiries from technical personnel, regulatory agencies and the general public.

Communicates directly and indirectly with consultants and contractors.

Conducts and coordinates special projects. Provides technical guidance and training to staff.

Prepares administrative documents and correspondence such as reports, letters, forms, procedural guidelines and schedules. Review and monitors work activities performed by external consultants.

Analyzes work processes and implements improvements to enhance the functioning of drainage infrastructure, equipment and systems. Performs other technical work relative to drainage infrastructure.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve occasional exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Experience Requirements

Four 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.

License Requirements

None.

PREFERENCES

• 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 Skills Assessment Test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

YES

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 - 25

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.