Assistant Director, Project Management

Harris County Toll Road Authority • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Project Management reports to the Deputy Director, Capital Projects and Infrastructure (CPI), and provides direction and leadership to HCTRA project managers responsible for delivering multiple complex engineering and infrastructure projects from conception through completion. The role oversees project lifecycles and the management of project scope, cost, schedule, risks, resources, and quality to support successful, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The Assistant Director provides day-to-day operational direction for project teams and oversees consultants and contractors. The position supports division planning and goal implementation, assists with budget forecasting for current and future capital projects, and guides strategies for project design, management, construction, and delivery. It oversees transportation project design, PS&E plan-set production, and construction delivery, including roadway, bridge, and pedestrian facilities.

The position is full-time, typically Monday through Friday, with hours that may vary based on departmental needs. Occasional night and weekend work may be required, and inclement weather events may require shift work, potentially overnight. Work is mainly indoors in an office or job trailer, with time outdoors at construction sites in all weather conditions. The role may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, noise, high-speed traffic, and hazards during inclement weather or maintenance emergency response activities. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards; the position is subject to a criminal history check.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a similar field.
• Five years in the job offered or related experience, including personnel management and/or a combination of engineering planning, design, and construction management of projects involving roadway and bridge design.
• Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of civil transportation infrastructure design, roadway and bridge design, drainage, and construction standards and practices.
• Strong skills using project management tools and systems, including scheduling software such as Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office MS 365, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiarity with roadway design and CADD software applications and processes.
• Familiarity with collaborative working environments such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including with coworkers, the public, industry, and governmental representatives.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate and guide others and build cohesive teams toward agency and division goals.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, train, support, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinate managers.
• Ability to handle confidential materials with personal tact and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project managers responsible for planning and executing feasibility studies, preliminary engineering design, alternative analysis, risk analysis, cost estimation, environmental clearance and long-term mitigation obligations, final design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation, construction management, and contractual agreements.
• Guide HCTRA project managers on all aspects of projects and oversee project lifecycles through their various stages.
• Oversee management of project scope, cost, and schedule from conceptual design through construction completion, ensuring delivery is on time and within budget.
• Provide direction and management for day-to-day operational activities of team members, including overseeing consultants and contractors.
• Coordinate and communicate with project stakeholders, team members, and leadership to ensure quality deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Assist executive leadership in developing and implementing division plans and goals, and assist with budget forecasting for current and future capital projects.
• Lead project managers in defining project scope, setting schedules, allocating resources, and providing technical support to professional staff.
• Direct documentation of requirements, project planning, design meetings, risk management, progress tracking, status updates, resource allocation, transition to production, and project closure.
• Guide development and implementation of strategies related to project design, management, construction, and delivery.
• Guide preparation and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and quality-control objectives.
• Partner with project managers to develop and implement strategies for completing projects within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters while minimizing delivery risks.
• Coordinate with project managers on project updates, risk-management practices, and solutions to minimize the effects of problems on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee delivery of design, PS&E plan-set production, and construction of transportation projects, including roadway, bridge, and pedestrian facilities.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities assigned or reassigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager