Engineering Project Manager

Houston, MS - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 42 - 64

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified exceptional candidates for the role of Engineering Project Manager.Responsible for delivering projects from preliminary engineering through all project phases to close out. Work is primarily focused on flood damage reduction projects funded through various sources including grant projects and other infrastructure projects and engineering tasks.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Deliver projects from preliminary engineering through all of the project phases to close out including coordinating resources developing scopes of work schedules risk assessments cost estimates and expediting deliverables as needed.
Facilitate and negotiate consultant procurement and manage internal and external resources to develop the project delivery team scope schedule and budget during all phases.
Coordinate efforts with the project delivery team to prepare the final deliverables required in each phase of the project. 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 Districts design standards regulatory compliance and permitting requirements.
Troubleshoot conflicts that may arise therein and work with the 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 the public as necessary.
Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event.
Adapt when emergencies or short turnaround projects arise as needed.
Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

you need special services or accommodations please call or email .

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:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Construction Science or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited college or university.

Experience:

Five (5) years experience managing infrastructure projects with at least one project with grant funding or multiple different funding sources.

Military service in an applicable field is acceptable.

Licensure:

Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

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

Licensure:

Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas.

General Information

Position Type Salary:

Regular Full-Time
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

Engineering - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston TX 77092

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

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

Frequent stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Frequent sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditions and noise levels.
When at field locations may be exposed to significant levels of heat cold moisture air pollution wind and dust wildlife and flying/walking insects vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels. Insects aquatic bacteria viruses and other microorganisms and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

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:

Position DescriptionAbout Harris County Flood Control District:The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth l...

Position Description

About Harris County Flood Control District:

What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:

Essential Functions and Duties:

Deliver projects from preliminary engineering through all of the project phases to close out including coordinating resources developing scopes of work schedules risk assessments cost estimates and expediting deliverables as needed.
Facilitate and negotiate consultant procurement and manage internal and external resources to develop the project delivery team scope schedule and budget during all phases.
Coordinate efforts with the project delivery team to prepare the final deliverables required in each phase of the project. 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 Districts design standards regulatory compliance and permitting requirements.
Troubleshoot conflicts that may arise therein and work with the 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 the public as necessary.
Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure following the event.
Adapt when emergencies or short turnaround projects arise as needed.
Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

you need special services or accommodations please call or email .

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:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Construction Science or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited college or university.

Experience:

Five (5) years experience managing infrastructure projects with at least one project with grant funding or multiple different funding sources.

Military service in an applicable field is acceptable.

Licensure:

Valid Class C Texas Drivers License

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.

Preferences

Licensure:

Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas.

General Information

Position Type Salary:

Regular Full-Time
Salary: To be discussed at interview

Location:

Engineering - 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston TX 77092

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

Frequent stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Frequent sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditions and noise levels.
When at field locations may be exposed to significant levels of heat cold moisture air pollution wind and dust wildlife and flying/walking insects vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels. Insects aquatic bacteria viruses and other microorganisms and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

Required Experience: