Projects Specialist

City of Conroe; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Free pool and recreation facilities

Job summary

City of Conroe is seeking an Engineering Projects Specialist - Municipal Work to coordinate and provide technical expertise on municipal engineering projects, including roads, water systems, drainage and facilities.

The role collaborates with consultants, contractors, engineers and inspectors to ensure projects stay on schedule and budget while complying with state and federal regulations. A background in construction management or related civil field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or AS in construction management or related field.
• Minimum five years in state/local government or equivalent.
• Knowledge of municipal regulations and procurement law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate municipal engineering projects and manage schedules.
• Provide technical expertise and liaise with consultants, contractors and inspectors to meet deadlines and budgets.

Skills

Purchasing laws

Property acquisition laws

Microsoft 365

Schedule coordination

Utility coordination

Communication

Relationship building

Education

HS diploma or AS in construction management

Tools

Raken

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineering Projects Specialist - Municipal Work is responsible for coordinating, managing, and providing technical expertise on various municipal engineering projects. This role ensures that public infrastructure projects, including roads, water systems, drainage, and facilities, comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The specialist works closely with consultants, contractors, engineers, and inspectors to ensure projects are completed efficiently, within budget, and on schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school diploma or associate of science degree in construction management or related field with civil courses preferred. Minimum of five years related state or local government experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

• Texas Department of Public Safety - Public Works Institute Local Government Project Procedures Qualification
• City of Conroe's Super User for Raken

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Texas purchasing laws.
• Knowledge of property acquisition laws.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Skill interacting with consultant engineers and contractors for the schedules to meet all City of Conroe deadlines.
• Ability to interact with utility companies and facilitate new service and relocate existing services that interfere with new proposed City infrastructure.
• Ability to organize, plan and keep up with work schedules and employee assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing and to make effective presentations to various groups and assemblies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical Demands

The work is light and requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, crouching, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision and life insurance
• retirement plan
• employee assistance program
• paid time off
• free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities

Starting salary for this position is $29.80 hourly.

The City of Conroe is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment. A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required. Safety-sensitive positions remain subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire.