Project Manager

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Section: Houston Water Planning- IDS

Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave. 3rd Floor

Workdays & Hours: Mon- Fri, 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. *Hybrid-telework schedule is available.

•  Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Oversee the coordination, planning, and administration of various design and/or construction contracts, permits and projects to ensure delivery within prescribed scope of work and budgetary and time constraints. Assist the Senior Project Manager and lead Assistant Project Managers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination and manage the work activities of construction personnel, technical professionals, consultants, and other outside agencies to provide support, resolve concerns and attain project completion.
• Develop contractual budgetary controls, managing schedules, and establishing/executing the scope of work. 
• Interprets and articulate contracts and construction and design standards per City code and design manual documents. Conducts constructability reviews of plans and specifications. 
• Conducts occasional site investigations and inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and requirements. 
• Provides timely responses to submittals from construction personnel. Verifies and processes progress payments and negotiates cost of changes to contracts. 
• Monitor, manage and organize various tasks in the field and in office. Processing of information affecting required change orders. 
• Respond to customer inquiries and grievances. Actively providing solutions and first-class customer service. 
• Fleet management: Managing all fleet vehicles, making sure that all vehicles are within current safety compliance and are receiving their regular maintenance. 
• Draft field reports and records on project execution. 
• Prepares and evaluates processes and procedures to ensure project goals are achieved. Provides technical solutions to challenges encountered during construction or design activities. 
• Attends various project meetings. 
• Travel to conduct site investigation field visits upon request. Interpret and coordinate results within the groups, record in the system. Not limited to various subjects including W/WW verification, location, size, connection.  

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.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

Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.

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 * 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.SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED:   None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION:   No

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.

PAY GRADE: 24

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. 

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.