Public Infrastructure Project Manager

Office of the County Engineer; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental insurance

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Flexible spending accounts

457(b) deferred comp.

Retirement pension (TCDRS)

Transportation assistance

Disability & life insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Office of the County Engineer in Houston, TX seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple capital improvement projects, ensuring work aligns with sealed plans and Harris County specifications. The role reports to a CIP Manager and collaborates with agencies, consultants, and inspectors to deliver projects from planning through close-out.

Responsibilities include resource allocation, risk mitigation, schedule and cost management, and supervising staff and consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Science, or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited university.
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in roadway civil engineering design and construction.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend construction plans, estimates, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects from pre-planning through close-out.
• Develop and negotiate scopes of work, resources, schedules, and cost estimates with Clients, Consultants, and Project Team.
• Facilitate consultant procurement and manage internal and external resources for project delivery.
• Coordinate efforts with the project delivery team to prepare final deliverables (engineer reports and constructible plan set).
• Ensure deliverables meet client preferences, standards, regulatory compliance, and permitting requirements.
• Evaluate and manage risk to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with management, elected officials, external agencies, and the public as needed.
• Assist in emergencies and recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure safe infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; staff the project delivery team effectively.
• Oversee consultant procurement and manage staffing and budgets for capital roadway projects.
• Promote project controls and reporting using Project Management Software (eBuilder).
• Coordinate with clients and CIP-Inspections & Quality Assurance staff through all phases of project delivery.
• Maintain knowledge of the entire project portfolio and report status to management.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Read construction plans

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Office of the County Engineer in Houston, TX seeks a Project Manager to oversee multiple capital improvement projects, ensuring work aligns with sealed plans and Harris County specifications. The role reports to a CIP Manager and collaborates with agencies, consultants, and inspectors to deliver projects from planning through close-out.

Responsibilities include resource allocation, risk mitigation, schedule and cost management, and supervising staff and consultants.