Project Manager - Facilities, Design and Construction
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Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 13212
Department: Engineering Department
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 7/23/2025 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
Position Overview
The Harris County Engineering Department (HCED) is one of the premier engineering departments in the country, providing Engineering and Architecture compliance and project delivery to over 4.7 million residents.
The Project Manager within HCED is the primary subject matter expert on project delivery within HCED. Their duties primarily consist of leading the project delivery team in achieving project goals and objectives through managing resources, facilitating project solutions, identifying, and mitigating risk, and promoting team cohesion. This includes assisting with consultant procurement and managing internal and external resources through all phases of the project lifecycle from programming through closeout. The project manager will ensure that quality assurance regulation compliance, utility deconfliction, and permitting is properly executed during all project phases. They will often communicate with clients, in-house professionals, and external resources, often leading briefings to county leadership. They will utilize their credentials and expertise as needed on the projects. Project Manager will on occasion represent HCED within professional organizations and at professional conventions and building upon best practices within their fields.
The Project Manager will oversee many types of projects within the Vertical Portfolio many of which often exceed $100 million in construction costs. The projects within can range from 15+ story high rise renovation and construction to individual component upgrades, to full site developments including parks and greenways, to major energy and resiliency initiatives, just to name a few.
Harris County has one of the best work-life balance schedules in industry, as well as some of the best benefits programs available. This includes exceptional health and life insurance, one of the best pension plans in the Country, the Public Service 'Student' Loan Forgiveness Program, as well as our Professional Licensure Training Program which offers reimbursements for Certifications, Licenses and related Training.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with the Management and Training of the Team in achieving program goals and objectives through teaching, coaching, mentoring junior staff, resource management, facilitating project solutions, and promoting team cohesion by encouraging a positive, working team atmosphere.
- Provide leadership, responsibility, and accountability to the project delivery team in coordination with the direction of Team Lead and Division leadership for the effective and efficient management of assigned capital improvement projects.
- Learn, use and work with staff to promote project controls, tracking, and enhanced reporting using Program Management Software (i.e. eBuilder), which includes advancing projects from planning to design, construction to occupancy and managing project scopes, costs, schedules and documents within the software itself.
- Have a solid working knowledge of the team project portfolio in order to serve as a backup to other Project Managers, Team Leads and Division leadership.
- Monitor and interact with staff and project teams to balance workload between available resources, identify deficiencies, and initiate solutions.
- Negotiate design fees and verify that the fees are commensurate with the scope of services.
- Manage, coordinate, and synchronize consultant and other related subject matter experts in the preparation of programming and construction documents. This includes developing scopes, goals and deliverables to ensure client needs and project limitations are captured in the contract documents and design efforts.
- Identify the client/user group's needs (the design program) and have an understanding of the project budget and schedule requirements.
- Proactively identify and address critical schedule, budget or performance issues with team members and engage management as necessary to resolve issues and mitigate risks before impacting project expectations.
- Conduct the full range of supervisory duties for assigned Project Managers to include (but not limited to): workplace safety, training and development, performance management, staffing, policies and procedures, and balancing workload.
- Assist in disaster recovery efforts as needed.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
Experience
- Minimum of (4) Four years of proven experience managing vertical projects.
- candidates should submit a list of projects and/or portfolio of representative work when applying.
Licensure
- A valid driver's license (Texas upon hire). Applicant must provide and maintain proof of automobile liability insurance upon employment.
Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):
- Proven ability to lead negotiations with consultants, other agencies and stakeholders to procure resources and
- formalize cooperative relationships that achieve project goals.
- Knowledge of building products, systems, and construction details.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations.
- Excellent drawing skills and proficiency with computer aided design.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, estimates and specifications.
- Works well in a team environment and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
- Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities, demands, and schedules.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Education
- Hold an advanced degree in architecture from an accredited university.
Experience
- Commercial construction experience in the field
- Familiar with City of Houston, Harris County, Texas Department of Licensing and regulation, and federal agency/jurisdiction review.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- LEED-AP
- PMP
- Licensed by the Texas State Board of Architectural Examiners, OR, Licensed by Texas Board of Professional Engineers or ability to transfer license within 6mo of ariving in Texas.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
- Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
- This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
FEATURED BENEFITS:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
- Wellness.
- Professional development opportunity.
- Flexible spending account.
- 457 deferred compensation plans.
- Retirement pension (TCDRS).
- Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).
- Disability and life insurance.
- Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
* Participation may vary by department.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.
- High School or GED diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?(Copy of official certificate, diploma and/or transcript must be attached to the application)
- Engineering
- construction Mangement
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- None of the Above
03
How many years of experience do you have in managing vertical projects?
- 1-2 years
- 2- 3 years
- 3 - 4 years
- 4 years
- 4 + years
- None of the above
04
For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation:(Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.
- Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
- No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
- No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.
Required Question
- Location:
- Houston
- Job Type:
- PartTime