Senior Project Manager

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Transportation and Drainage Operations / Signal Maintenance
Reporting Location: 2200 Patterson
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday. 6:00am – 3:30pm*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervise and direct technical personnel to develop and negotiate construction and design management and supplemental engineering service contracts as it relates to the Signal Maintenance Section with the Traffic Operations branch in Transportation & Drainage Operations.

Interface with departments and outside agencies or firms to discuss programs and projects. Administer and negotiate claim change orders. Perform personnel functions, such as evaluating subordinate performance, interviewing prospective personnel, training subordinates and recommending disciplinary action. Plan, organize, direct, and review major design and construction contracts. Supervise preparation of design and construction contracts for special projects and construction administration contracts; plans personnel allotments; maintains budget control over personnel and contracts. Maintain construction records and reports to management on construction contracts; provide input for departmental decision-making and planning. Respond to complaints or inquiries from citizens, City officials or outside agencies; represents the department at conferences and meetings. Provide management of multiple contracts of various sizes. Review, approve, and track consultant or testing laboratory estimates. May develop standard protocol for environmental and geo-technical investigations.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable. This position will require standing, walking, bending, minor lifting, climbing stairs, and the ability to perform field investigations and negotiate field hazards.
This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier I Level.

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.

Substitutions: A Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the above experience requirement.

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

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
None

Qualifications

Preference will be given to individuals with the following skills and/or experience:

• Practical knowledge and application of NEC standards
• Electrical construction and project management experience
• Project scheduling experience
• Field operation management experience
• Inspection experience

**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: 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.

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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.