Senior Project Manager (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston invites applications for a senior role in Houston Water / Wastewater Operations. The position supervises technical personnel, manages construction contracts, and provides regulatory support across the wastewater collection system.

Responsibilities include on-site inspections, contract evaluation, project design review, and coordination with contractors to resolve sanitary sewer issues and prevent SSOs. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and substantial experience are required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or closely related field.
• Extensive knowledge of design or construction processes is required.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing contracts is expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervises technical personnel to develop and negotiate construction management and supplemental engineering service contracts.
• Coordinates and manages activities to provide compliance oversight and regulatory support to the utility.
• Reviews bid documents, evaluates proposals, and manages contract awards and addendums.
• Performs on-site project inspections and evaluations to resolve challenging sanitary sewer issues.

Skills

Construction supervision

Contract management

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Houston Water / Wastewater Operations

Reporting Location: 4545 Groveway Dr, Houston, TX 77087, USA

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday. 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Supervises and directs technical personnel to develop and negotiate construction management and supplemental engineering service contracts. Coordinates and manages activities to provide compliance oversight and regulatory support to the utility and/or to identify, evaluate, manage, maintain, and rehabilitate sanitary sewers, force mains, and accessories. Total Quality Management of managing specialized work orders, contracts for point repairs, reactive maintenance, and new front easement reconnections. Address sanitary sewer overflows and increased maintenance repairs of sanitary sewers. Facilitates expansion of the current maintenance of the sanitary sewer. Responsible for the effectiveness of the reactive maintenance in reducing the SSOs due to structure failures in the sanitary sewers currently under this systematic program. Provides technical analysis and information to develop solutions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of analysis for repair/rehabilitation of the wastewater collection system. Performs on-site project inspections, investigations, and discussions with contractors and evaluates manufacturer's information to determine solutions for challenging sanitary problems in a timely fashion. Evaluates proposals and makes recommendations for projects and manages demonstration and/or pilot studies. Reviews proposed improvements to wastewater collection system and provides comments. Reviews bid documents, recommends vendor selection for contract awards, and manages contracts. Prepares and reviews contract addendums, reports, plans, projects, and design standards. Establishes goals, develops and evaluates performance of personnel, contractors and projects. Responds to inquiries by departments, consultants, agencies, and the public. Attend meetings and conferences as required.

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, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier II 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

Background Check

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

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates that possess a scientific, construction, and environmental analysis background. Has a current and valid driver's license.

• 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.

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.