Position Description

The Technical Services group is a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, architects, landscape architects, engineers-in-training, architect interns, designers and constructability technicians who provide design and construction support services. The primary role of the Project Manager is to deliver projects from pre-planning through all project phases to close out. They are the subject matter experts on all aspects of the project and take lead on communications with project team, internal and external resources, client staff and county leadership. They will utilize their credentials and expertise as needed on projects to QA/QC and expedite deliverables. The Project Manager's work will primarily focus on potable water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Their work will likely expand to include other infrastructure projects and engineering tasks aligned with their credentials and expertise.

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 emailADACoordinator@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 three (3) years of experience designing potable water or wastewater infrastructure projects

• Experience in civil design software, preferably Civil 3D

• Military service in an applicable field is acceptable

Licensures:

• Professional Engineering License in the State of Texas (P.E.)

• Valid Texas driver's license upon hire, a good driving record

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• 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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Experience:

• 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

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

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

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Monday - Friday

• Subject to Early Mornings, Evenings, Weekends & Holidays as needed

Physical Demands:

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

Location:

• 1111 Fannin St., 12th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

Salary:

• Commensurate with Experience

• 26 Pay Periods

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.