Project Manager I, Facilities

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 and 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 the 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.

Education

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

Experience:

• Two (2) years of space planning preliminary design design development construction documents and construction services for commercial projects.
• Two (2) years of experience in Construction Management.
• Two (2) years of experience with computer-aided design (AutoCAD) software
• Troubleshoot and identify emergency repairs on heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
• Inspect report and repair heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration damage.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement:
In accordance with Harris Countys Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
  Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location role or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

Knowledge Skills & 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 drivers 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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.

Education

• Bachelors Degree from any accredited university.

Experience:

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time Regular 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays at times depending upon the project or workload.

Salary: Commensurate experience based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
Most assignments will be performed in an office at a meeting or in an operations command center but some fieldwork 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 required 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 opportunities.
Flexible spending accounts.
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).