Project Manager

Position Description

Position Overview:

Responsible for monitoring design and construction contracts, for scheduling and coordinating all aspects of construction projects and for conducting a broad range of research, field investigations in order to make recommendations to management related to daily facility repairs and / or long-range planning needs. Prepare and present design proposals, including detailed drawings of finished renovations, or restorations. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Job Duties:

• Evaluates building occupancy and space utilization requirements to ensure adequacy, efficiency, and compliance with County standards and all applicable codes and ordinances, in response to space renovation requests from County departments.
• Performs conditions assessment of space, estimates the cost of renovation/addition, and prepares a project schedule.
• Produces design and construction documents for construction to be done by a contractor, and coordinates with structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and other disciplines as required.
• Monitors design and construction contracts for budget, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Coordinates the work of different contractors to complete construction projects.
• Coordinates occupant moves with construction timeline, occupants, and movers.
• Required to drive personal or county vehicles to various work sites.
• Required to climb ladders periodically to access building roofs.
• Subject to working early morning, evening, weekend, and emergency events as required.
• 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:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Experience:

• Two (2) years space planning, preliminary design, design development, construction documents, and construction services for commercial projects.
• Two (2) years' experience in Construction Management.
• Two (2) years' experience with computer aided design (AutoCAD) software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to develop project cost estimates and evaluate those received.
• Ability to develop space programs, functional space plans and construction documents.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, practices, and procedures.
• Experience and knowledge of all applicable building codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of Harris County government and procedures is helpful.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with elected and appointed officials, contractors, and user tenants.
• Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.
• Well versed in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and AutoCAD
• Ability to receive CJIS clearance, pass a security check and a drug test, as required. This position is Safety Sensitive and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

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

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from any accredited university.

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 up 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 plan
• 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

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Associate Degree.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's Degree.
• None of the above.

02

How many years of experience do you have in space planning, preliminary design, design development, construction documents?

• 5 years or more.
• 2-4 years.
• 1 year.
• Less than 1 year.
• None of the above.

03

How many years of experience do you have in Construction Management?

• 5 years or more.
• 2-4 years.
• 1 year.
• Less than 1 year.
• None of the above.

04

How many years of experience do you have in computer aided design (AutoCAD) software?

• 5 years or more.
• 2-4 years.
• 1 year.
• Less than 1 year.
• none of the above.

05

Are you able to develop project cost estimates?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record?

• 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