ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Full Job Description

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division/ Section: INFRASTRUCTURE - ASSET MANAGEMENT
Workdays & Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm

PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The Infrastructure Division manages the lifecycle of Houston Airport System’s major utility, transportation, and building systems, including central plants, airfield infrastructure, facilities, and automated people mover networks. The Division ensures operational reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and long-term sustainability of HAS assets through coordinated maintenance programs, contractor oversight, and data-driven asset management.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The purpose of this position is to provide field coordination, contractor oversight, and work order tracking for the Infrastructure Division’s Energy Services and Automated Transportation systems. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Energy–CUP Manager on all activities related to the Energy Services Contract with Texas A&M TEES and the Central Utility Plant (CUP) O&M contractor. The position also supports the Skyway–Subway (Automated People Mover Group Manager) by monitoring work orders for the Skyway O&M contractor and Subway O&M contractor, ensuring that preventive and corrective maintenance tasks are executed, inspected, and fully documented in EAMS. This role plays a critical part in work verification, operational readiness, and ensuring all contractors meet HAS standards for safety, performance, and documentation.

"Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date.”

The Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in the coordination and oversight of work activities by construction personnel, technical professionals, consultants, and other outside agencies to provide support, resolve concerns and attain project completion
• Assists in developing contractual budgetary controls, managing schedules, and establishing/executing the scope of work
• Uses EAMS or similar asset management systems with strong documentation practices
• Manage work orders for complex mechanical, electrical, centrifugal chillers, boilers room or transportation systems
• Able to support CUP Manager in managing O&M contractors and supporting automated transportation systems or other specialized mechanical systems including centrifugal chillers
• Interprets contracts and construction and design documents. Conducts constructability reviews of plans and specifications
• Conducts inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and requirements
• Provides timely responses to submittals from construction personnel. Verifies and processes progress payments and negotiates cost of changes to contracts
• Monitors documentation and processing of information affecting required change orders
• Prepares and maintains various reports and records on project execution
• Prepares and evaluates processes and procedures to ensure project goals are achieved. Provides technical solutions to challenges encountered during construction or design activities
• Attends various project meetings
• This position requires frequent field presence in active operational environments and direct interaction with maintenance contractors, including work performed in secured airport areas

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. There are occasional discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve occasional exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

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
No experience is required.

Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

• Work order management for complex mechanical, electrical, or transportation systems.
• Field inspections or contractor oversight in utility plants, automated transit, or facility operations.
• Coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance work with O&M contractors.
• Supporting energy efficiency, operational reliability, and system performance initiatives.
• Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience working in an active airport environment, including coordination with Central Utility Plants, energy systems, or automated transportation systems.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience using Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), platforms, or similar systems to manage, inspect, and close maintenance work orders.
• Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on field inspection experience in secured or restricted operational facilities.

**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.**

Additional Information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

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.

Pay Grade 20

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. 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 call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1) Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.

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.