Senior Project Manager-Engineering (OCE)

Full Job Description

Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line/Section: Engineering & Construction/ Office of the City Engineer
Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday. 8:00am – 5:00pm
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Senior Project Manager provides a support role within the Office of The City Engineer (OCE). OCE is dedicated to enforcing the City of Houston’s (City) Infrastructure Design Manual for both public and private capital improvement within the City’s right-of-way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate traffic plan reviews (private/public) and permit evaluations to ensure compliance with City of Houston standards, the IDM, MUTCD, and applicable regulations.

• Serve as a primary contact for customers and stakeholders, providing guidance on submittal requirements, access management criteria, and traffic-related regulatory processes.

• Lead meetings with applicants, consultants, property owners, and community members to align expectations and resolve project issues.

• Maintain working knowledge of traffic engineering standards and updates to roadway design and access management requirements to support informed project coordination.

• Oversee review and processing of Traffic Impact Analyses (TIAs), access management forms, and related traffic studies to ensure timely and accurate completion.

• Respond to inquiries from internal departments, consultants, agencies, contractors, and the public, delivering clear and timely resolutions to traffic-related concerns.

• Coordinate technical tasks related to traffic operations, roadway design, traffic signals, and transportation infrastructure implementation.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to Graduate Engineers to ensure consistency in review practices and customer communication.

• Act as a liaison between Graduate Engineers and external customers to streamline communication and maintain service quality.

• Coordinate with Building Code Enforcement, the Office of the City Engineer, and other divisions on updates to codes, design manuals, procedures, checklists, and guidelines.

• Participate in pre-development meetings, Community meetings, CIP coordination sessions, and customer advocacy meetings to support project planning and delivery.

• Assist Supervising and Managing Engineers with workflow management, project coordination, and operational needs.

• Perform additional duties and assignments to support departmental goals, CIP initiatives, and citywide transportation objectives

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking and standing. Work is substantially complex and varied, and requires the interpretation of technical and detailed guidelines, policies and procedures in combination. Analytic ability is needed to gather and interpret data where answers can be found only after careful analysis of several facts
This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III 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 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 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 may be given to applicants with experience in traffic engineering, plan review and permitting. Applicants with a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving are highly desired.

**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.

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 832.393.8085.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-8085. (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.