Transportation & Flood Control Project Manager

The County of Galveston; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Galveston is seeking an Engineer to manage capital projects for transportation, flood control, and hurricane protection. You will review designs, cost estimates, and specifications while coordinating with contractors, landowners, and agencies.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, bidding oversight, and field inspections. The role requires an Engineering degree and Texas PE eligibility within 6 months, plus experience in transportation or coastal engineering.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and ability to become a Registered Engineer in Texas within 6 months.
• 2+ years of experience in Transportation, Public Works, or Coastal Engineering.
• Excellent computer skills (AutoCAD & MS Office) and GIS knowledge helpful.

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews capital project design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Administers engineering and construction contracts; reviews land development plans for code compliance.
• Coordinates project designs with contractors, utilities, landowners, developers, agencies and the public.
• Attends public meetings on capital and development projects; conducts field investigations and reports findings.
• Assists with budget preparation and prepares cost, labor, and materials estimates.
• Directs bidding processes; reviews contracts and conducts on-site inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public interaction

Education

Engineering degree

Professional engineer license eligibility (TX)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

GIS

Job description

The County of Galveston is seeking an Engineer to manage capital projects for transportation, flood control, and hurricane protection. You will review designs, cost estimates, and specifications while coordinating with contractors, landowners, and agencies.

Responsibilities include budget preparation, bidding oversight, and field inspections. The role requires an Engineering degree and Texas PE eligibility within 6 months, plus experience in transportation or coastal engineering.