Project Manager (Transportation Rehabilitation)

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Transportation Rehabilitation Team, delivering construction projects and guiding staff, consultants, and activities. Requires strong leadership, communication, and initiative in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on managing multiple contracts, reviewing designs, and coordinating between city personnel and contractors, with travel to active sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field.
• Four years of experience in construction, design, or related areas.
• Preference for CCM certification and strong leadership/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple design and/or construction contracts of various sizes.
• Prepares and maintains contract documents including RCA’s, change orders.
• Reviews and approves design plans.
• Liaises between City personnel and contractors/consultants.
• Oversees consultant work for transportation and drainage infrastructures.
• Manages consultant contract documents and invoices.
• Interprets transportation and drainage policy and codes in reviews of proposed infrastructure projects and environmental impact reports.
• Drives to and from active projects, design and construction sites, and meetings.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field

Job description

Division: Transportation & Drainage Operations/Transportation Rehabiliation

Location: 611 Walker,

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. *Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Houston Public Works is seeking a Project Manager to join its Transportation Rehabilitation Team. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of construction projects and provide management, guidance, and oversight of construction staff, consultants, and project activities. Must work well in a fast-paced team environment, be able to effectively handle multiple priorities, and demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, customer service, and initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages multiple design and/or construction contracts of various sizes.


• Prepares and maintains contract documents including, but not limited to, RCA’s, change orders, etc.


• Reviews and approves design plans.


• Serves as liaison between City personnel and contractors, consultants.


• Oversight of consultant work in the preparation of analyses and plans for transportation and drainage infrastructures, requiring the use of technical, social, economic and physical data.


• Management of consultant contract documents and invoices.


• Interpretation and integration of transportation and drainage policy and codes in the review of proposed infrastructure projects and environmental impact reports.


• Driving to and from active projects, design, construction sites, and site meetings

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

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

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 (4) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.

Substitution: 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

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in construction and project management. Applicants who have earned the designation Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). Strong communication skills, decision oriented, problem solving attitude and computer skills will be preferred.

**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.

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.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

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

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

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

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.