Senior Project Manager - Engineering

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Engineering/Geotechnical & Environmental to oversee complex environmental and geotechnical projects in construction. This role includes field investigations, analyses, and report preparation to ensure compliance with city and federal standards.

The position requires strong leadership, coordination with consultants, and the ability to manage multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects from proposals to final reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geo-technical, environmental or related field.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience; related professional experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Split time between field assignments and office assignments.
• Lead portions of technical project work from scope through final deliverables under supervision.
• Apply knowledge to execute project work and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate with design and environmental consultants to meet city and federal standards.
• Collaborate with Supervising Engineers on lifecycle of environmental reviews and reporting.
• Analyze environmental data and test results to develop practical field solutions.
• Act as lead responder for environmental emergencies or material failures during construction.
• Brief upper management on project status and evaluate vendor proposals.
• Identify and champion new technologies to improve safety and operations.

Skills

Project management

Environmental assessment

Geotechnical engineering

Construction oversight

Education

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

Job description

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Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line/Section: Engineering/Geotechnical & Environmental Reporting Location: 611 Walker St, Houston* Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday. 8:00am – 5:00pm* * Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Senior Project Manager will assist with environmental worl, geotechnical engineering and consulting analysis for a broad array of construction projects. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided.
Key Responsibilities:

• Split time and responsibilities between field assignments and office assignments.
• Lead portions of technical project work from project scope through final deliverables under the direction of senior staff.
• Apply academic and industry knowledge, as well as learnings from prior work experience, to execute project work.
• Coordinate with specialized design and environmental consultants to ensure all reviews and testing protocols meet city and federal standards.
• Collaborate with Supervising Engineers on the full lifecycle of environmental reviews, from initial proposals and contract drafting to final reporting.
• Analyze complex environmental data and material test results to develop practical solutions for the field.
• Act as the lead responder for environmental emergencies or material failures during construction, providing immediate expert recommendations to keep projects on track.
• Brief upper management on project status, evaluate vendor proposals, and define clear objectives for multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.
• Proactively identify and champion new technologies and management programs that will optimize operational operations and improve safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line/Section: Engineering/Geotechnical & Environmental Reporting Location: 611 Walker St, Houston* Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday. 8:00am – 5:00pm* * Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Senior Project Manager will assist with environmental worl, geotechnical engineering and consulting analysis for a broad array of construction projects. This may include performing and/or leading field investigations, engineering analysis, calculations, and recommendations, design and development of plans and specifications, observation and inspection, and the writing, preparation, and review of related reports for the services provided.
Key Responsibilities:

• Split time and responsibilities between field assignments and office assignments.
• Lead portions of technical project work from project scope through final deliverables under the direction of senior staff.
• Apply academic and industry knowledge, as well as learnings from prior work experience, to execute project work.
• Coordinate with specialized design and environmental consultants to ensure all reviews and testing protocols meet city and federal standards.
• Collaborate with Supervising Engineers on the full lifecycle of environmental reviews, from initial proposals and contract drafting to final reporting.
• Analyze complex environmental data and material test results to develop practical solutions for the field.
• Act as the lead responder for environmental emergencies or material failures during construction, providing immediate expert recommendations to keep projects on track.
• Brief upper management on project status, evaluate vendor proposals, and define clear objectives for multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.
• Proactively identify and champion new technologies and management programs that will optimize operational operations and improve safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There is occasional minor discomfort from exposure to less‑than-optimal temperature. May require walking on rough surfaces during on‑site inspections and investigations.

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier III 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
Six (6) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geo‑technical, environmental or a closely related field are required.

Substitutions:A Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the above experience requirement.

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 candidates with experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments and Asbestos/Lead Surveys. Professional experience or knowledge of land scape design in geotechnical and environmental fields, as well as the ability to lead high‑level meetings and translate technical data into clear advice for non‑technical stakeholders are desirable.

**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