Management Analyst IV - Project Controls

Full Job Description

Applications will be accepted from: All Person Interested
Division/ Section: HAS INF - Project Controls
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM *(Subject to Change)

PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the life cycle of the infrastructure assets at the Houston Airports (HAS) and ensure the on-time delivery of capital renewal projects. The Infrastructure Division supports the five-star service and safe, secure, and efficient, operation of the three HAS airports. This support is done through effective asset management, project controls, design management, project management, construction management, and commissioning.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
This position will be assigned to the Infrastructure Division, Project Controls. The position will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on the cost estimates and schedules for infrastructure projects. This position will use data analytics and project management software to develop recommendations for improvement, additionally serving as a key lead in departmental planning and long-range forecasting by coordinating the preparation of critical management reports. This role is responsible for ensuring data integrity and managing special projects that align operational progress with baseline performance and capital objectives.

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

The MANAGEMENT ANALYST IV responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Leads or supervises, trains, and evaluates employees involved in evaluating, researching and analyzing financial and operating activities and procedures
• Coordinates, prepares and reviews financial and management reports, such as budget reviews and projections
• Reviews, research and surveys requests to assess operational improvements and implements revised management procedures
• Compiles and interprets statistical data in analyzing and assessing departmental operations, schedules, and long-range forecasting
• Provides systems development and maintenance to enhance functions
• Coordinates systems user/support training
• Handles various special projects as assigned
• Review project schedules for capital projects, comparing actual progress against planned baseline
• Track project schedules to ensure milestones are being met.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field closely related to the job.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration, or a field closely related to the job are required.
Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree requirement. A Master’s degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in project management software, such as Procore, or similar software
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in scheduling software, such as Primavera P6, or similar software

**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: 25

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.

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(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.

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