Associate Project Manager

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TITLE: Associate Project Manager II

LOCATION: Harris County

SALARY: $60,277 - $75,346/year

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 4:00 pm or 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with a remote day one day per week.

Scope of Services:

Provides project management for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. Acts as the City's representative in delivering CIP projects from authorization to final completion. Ensures that projects are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner and the project will achieve the desired objective. Manages consultants and contractors, assists engineers and staff in drafting specifications for bid documents, evaluating proposals and rating responses. Collaborates with senior management, engineers, and end-users to establish goals and monitor results.

Provides project management and coordination of projects of public buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure, to include assisting in contract negotiations, quality assurance, review of construction plans (including constructability reviews), negotiation of change orders, preparation of and tracking of schedules, preparation of cost estimates, preparation and review of specifications, management of construction costs, review pay estimates and change order requests, and preparing contract documents. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, City codes and ordinances.

• Duties:
  Resolves project conflicts and prepares appropriate design specifications. Prepares cost estimates, negotiates contracts and change orders. Provides coordination between City, consultants and contractors.
• Conducts quality assurance observations on projects.
• Reviews construction documents including design proposals, RFQs, etc. to ensure compliance with City codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Administers contracts and monitors project progress. Reviews and recommends payment of contractor's and consultant's invoices. Participates in A&E Meetings, Pre-Bids, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction meetings. Process Requests for Information, and Cost Proposal.
• Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the CIP. Coordinates with Project Utility Companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification.
• Two or more years of experience in professional level Civil Engineering design or project management related roles.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).
• OR An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Preferred: Municipal engineering experience.
• Engineer-in-Training, Professional Engineer or Project Management Professional certification.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• CADD and/or GIS experience.
• Experience with Procore and/or equivalent Project Management software.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency's codes and regulations. Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration. Knowledge of computers and project management software programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to negotiate contract change orders. Effective public relations and customer service skills. Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division. Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

• MUST HAVES FOR ROLE:
  Utility Pants:
  Employees must wear durable utility pants suitable for the work environment.
• Safety Shoes:
  Steel-toed or other appropriate safety shoes are mandatory to protect against workplace hazards.
• Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Salary : $60,277 - $75,346