Project Manager - Initiation and Planning
Project Manager - Initiation and Planning
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Job Description
Position Description
Position Overview:
Project Manager Initiation & Planning manages the successful project initiation and project charter process across a broad spectrum of public infrastructure projects for the Office of the County Engineer Portfolio Management Office (PMO). The Project Manager ensures that project scoping and objectives are achieved through allocating resources facilitating project solutions and identifying and creating costs schedules and scopes. This includes maintaining a solid working knowledge of the PMO project portfolio to rapidly respond to inquiries from the client or management identify systemic challenges and initiate solutions.
Job Duties:
- Initiate and track new project requests submitted to PMO
- Consult and coordinate with project delivery managers and other related subject matter experts in preparing preplanning and project charter documents.
- Coordinate and schedule Client Review Meetings to confirm project scope schedule and budget with client and project delivery managers.
- Identify and address risks to schedule budget or performance with clients and engage management as necessary to resolve issues and mitigate risks before impacting project charters.
- Prepare final project charters and present for assignment during Project Review Board meetings.
- Promote project initiation controls tracking and enhanced reporting which includes advancing projects to the project delivery teams.
- Promote project controls post assignment to project delivery team.
- Maintain responsibility oversight and knowledge of the entire portfolio of projects assigned to the PMO Team; meet regularly with department management and senior client representatives to discuss the project initiation.
- Work closely with management to monitor and adjust internal processes that promote efficient project . This includes assisting with developing written documents and methods for use by PMO staff support staff and outside team members to ensure consistency of project initiation.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRequirements
Education
- Bachelors degree in engineering Engineering Technology Construction Science or Construction Management from an ABET accredited university
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in project management or design of civil works projects in a professional team or resource group environment including 2 of the 5 years must be focused on project management of roadway drainage transportation and/or vertical related projects.
Licensure
- Valid drivers license (Texas upon hire) a good driving record and the ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as needed to accomplish tasks.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Effectively communicate with team members with an emphasis on stakeholder engagement
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 and comprehend construction plans estimates and specifications.
Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities demands and schedules.
Valid drivers license (Texas upon hire) a good driving record and the ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as needed to accomplish tasks.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentationbutONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education
- Masters degree or higher in Engineering Engineering Technology Construction Science or Construction Management from an ABET accredited university.
Experience
- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in project management or design of civil works projects in a professional team or resource group environment including 4 of the 8 years must be focused on project management of roadway drainage transportation and/or verticalrelated projects.
- Licensed Professional Engineer
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities demands and schedules.
- Working knowledge of Harris County government and procedures
- Knowledge of eBuilder project management software
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- FullTime Regular 40 hours per week
- 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
