Project Manager (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston, Houston Water/Wastewater Operations, seeks an Emergency Management Tier II professional to lead preventive and predictive maintenance of wastewater facilities. You will coordinate day-to-day work with Operations and Maintenance Planners, assist in maintenance execution, and monitor service contracts and warranty issues.

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

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field; considerable knowledge of design or construction.
• Four (4) 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 education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support preventive and predictive maintenance of wastewater facilities.
• Coordinate completion of planned and unplanned work day-to-day with Operations and Maintenance Planners.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of maintenance, and monitor service contracts and warranty issues.
• Review CIP construction drawings and specifications; initiate new service contracts and projects as needed.

Skills

Database management

Wastewater experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Service Line/Section

Houston Water/Wastewater Operations

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

Location

611 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Workdays & Hours

Monday - Friday/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Maintenance management with essential duties of leading and supporting efforts relating to preparation and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance of wastewater facilities. Coordinates the completion of planned and unplanned work on a day-to-day basis; works with Operations and Maintenance Planners to set work priorities, assists in the preparation and execution of maintenance, and assists in monitoring/managing the usage of service contracts and processing claims on warranty issues. This position also requires review of CIP construction drawings and specifications as well as the initiation of new service contracts and projects as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations.

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 (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

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in computerized database management systems, database applications and wastewater environments. A master's degree level or higher in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Sciences or a closely related field is preferred. Also those who posses a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

• 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 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.

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 24

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.