Project Manager - Water Wastewater Group, Design Services

Position Description

Position Overview

The Design Services Group is a diverse team of professionals, including engineers, architects, landscape architects, engineers-in-training, architect interns, designers, and constructability technicians, dedicated to providing comprehensive design and construction support services.

The Project Manager is essential for guiding projects from pre-planning through to completion. As the project's subject matter expert, the Project Manager leads communication with the project team, internal and external resources, client staff, and county leadership. They leverage their credentials and expertise to ensure quality assurance, quality control (QA/QC), and the timely delivery of project milestones.

While the primary focus will be on potable water and wastewater infrastructure projects, the Project Manager's role may also extend to other infrastructure projects and engineering tasks that align with their expertise.

Job Duties and responsibilities

• Deliver projects from pre-planning through all the project phases to close out.

• To include coordinating resources, developing scopes of work, schedules, risk assessments, cost estimates, and expediting deliverables as needed.

• Prepare construction documents including plans, cost estimates, and specifications.

• Facilitate and negotiate consultant procurement and manage internal and external resources to develop the project delivery team, scope, schedule, budget during all phases.

• Coordinate efforts with project delivery team to prepare the final deliverables required in each phase of the projects.

• This will normally include summary exhibits, engineer reports and/or permitted plan sets and specifications.

• Review, QA/QC plans and professional documents within your professional expertise on projects as needed to support grant, county, and client requirements.

• Ensure deliverables meet client's preferences, Engineering Department's standards, regulatory compliance, and

• permitting requirements. Troubleshoots conflicts that may arise and works with project team and client on acceptable alternatives.

• Evaluate and perform risk management to achieve project scope, schedule, and budget expectations.

• Coordinate and communicate effectively with management, Harris County elected officials and representatives, external agencies, and with the public as necessary.

• Assist with recovery effort following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event.

• Adapt when emergency or short turnaround projects arise is needed.

• Prepare grant applications.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Minimum four (4) years of experience managing infrastructure projects.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience designing potable water or wastewater infrastructure projects, can be concurrent.

• Experience in civil design software, preferably Civil 3D

• Ability to read, interpret, and create construction plans, estimates, and specifications.

Licensure:

• Valid Texas Driver's License upon hire, a good driving record
• PE License in the State of Texas or, will be able to obtain PE license in 6 months.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Experience in civil design software, preferably Civil 3D

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization.

• Ability to read, interpret, and create construction plans, estimates, and specifications.

• Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities, demands, and schedules.

• Ability to drive a county vehicle to various job sites as needed to accomplish tasks and projects.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Experience:

• Working knowledge of Harris County Regulations, Standards, and Details.

• Bilingual Spanish.

• Experience coordinating with external agencies (e.g., COH, TCEQ, etc.).

• Additional experience beyond the required in infrastructure design and construction.

• Experience in Community Development Block Grants

• Proven ability to lead negotiations with consultants, developers, other agencies, and stakeholders to procure resources and formalize cooperative relationships that achieve goals.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week

• Hybrid schedule: Three days in the office and two days working from home.

• Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary:

• Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

• Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).

• This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance

• Wellness

• Professional development opportunity

• Flexible spending account

• 457 deferred compensation plans

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)

• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)

• Disability and life insurance

• Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed? Please select from below. (Copy of official certificate, diploma and/or transcript must be attached to the application)

• High School Diploma (US)

• Certificate of High School Equivalency (GED)

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• Master's Degree or higher

• Another related field

• None of the above

02

How many years of experience do you have in managing infrastructure projects

• more than 4 years

• 4 years

• less than 4 years

• None of the Above

03

If you answered yes to the previous question, please give a detailed explanation.

04

How many years of experience do you have in designing potable water or wastewater infrastructure projects, can be concurrent?

• more than a year

• 1 year

• Less than a year

• None of the above

05

If you answered yes to the previous question, please give a detailed explanation about your experience.

06

For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation: (Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.

• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.

• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

07

Are you a Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in the State of Texas? For verification purposes, certification details MUST be provided in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.

• Yes, I am licensed in the State of Texas

• No, I am licensed in another state

• No, I am not a licensed PE

08

Do you have experience in civil design software, preferably Civil 3D?

• Yes

• No

09

Do you have the ability to read, interpret, and create construction plans, estimates, and specifications?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx