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The City of Houston Senior Project Manager in Houston, Texas
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager
Salary
$85,166.90 - $111,137.52 Annually
Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
36016
Department
Houston Public Works
Division
Capital Projects (CP)
Opening Date
01/22/2025
Closing Date
1/29/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Section: Capital Projects
Reporting Location: 611 Walker St.
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday; 8AM-5PM*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for delivering street and bridge infrastructure projects under the City of Houston’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). These projects involve paving, traffic, drainage, water, and wastewater improvements. The Senior Project Manager will manage multiple complex projects, overseeing the scope, schedule, and budget from preliminary engineering through construction and project close-out. The Senior Project Manager ensures that quality assurance, risk management, regulatory compliance, utility coordination, ROW acquisition, and permitting are properly executed during the design and construction phases of the projects. The Senior Project Manager will also supervise project managers and graduate engineers, providing them with technical guidance and training.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assists with the procurement of consultants and contractors.
Negotiates scope and fee for project design. Provides technical expertise in the administration of design and construction contracts for CIP projects.
Balances details and technical aspects with functional requirements such that project expectations are met within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ensures quality assurance, risk management, regulatory compliance, utility coordination, ROW acquisition, and permitting.
Identifies and addresses critical schedule, budget, or performance issues with team members and engages management as necessary to resolve issues and mitigate risks before they negatively impact projects. Ensure that projects are advertised on time. Monitors and reports on project budgets, schedules, and status using CIPMS.
Manages consultants and contractors, and coordinates with other subject matter experts in the preparation of design and construction documents, and in the implementation of construction.
Communicates effectively with chain of command, elected officials and their staff, stakeholders, and other public agencies.
Responds to inquiries from departments, consultants, contractors, other public agencies, elected officials, and the general public. Represents the department at the public meetings and responds to complaints from the public.
Supervises assigned staff
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires stooping, bending and/ or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.
This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six (6) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geo-technical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
Substitution: Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
May require a valid Texas Driver's License and be in compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving. (A.P. 2-2).
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in managing the design and construction of transportation infrastructure CIP projects and having knowledge of Federal and/or State transportation grant programs. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, decision-oriented, problem-solving attitude, and computer skills will be preferred. The ideal candidate will have a degree concentration in Civil Engineering or other related engineering discipline.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade 28
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or please call 832.393.6737.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6737. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, with specific instructions, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
Supplemental Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Retirement pension
457 deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program
10 days of vacation each year
11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
Compensable Sick Leave
Personal Leave
Flexible schedules
Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
Professional development opportunities
Transportation/parking plan
Section 125 pretax deductions
Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
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Please select the scenario that best describes how you qualify for this position.
Less than High School diploma/GED
High School Diploma/GED AND ten (10) years or more of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience
Associate's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND less than eight (8) years experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience
Associate's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND eight (8) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND less than six (6) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND six (6) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience
Master's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND less than six (6) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience
Master's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND six (6) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience
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What is your degree concentration (Major)?
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Which of the following do you have VERIFIABLE work experience with? (Check all that apply)
Street and traffic Infrastructure projects
Bridge projects
Drainage projects
Design
Construction
Project management
None of the above
04
Please provide an example of a design project you have worked on and describe your role in detail.
05
Please provide an example of a construction project you have worked on and describe your role in detail.
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Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?
Yes
No
07
What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite?
Basic Microsoft Office Suite
Intermediate Microsoft Office Suite
Advanced Microsoft Office suite
None of the above
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Are you currently a City of Houston employee?
Yes
No
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Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
Required Question
