Capital Improvement Projects Department Manager

Harris County•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a Capital Improvement Projects Department Manager to oversee all capital improvement projects assigned to the Capital Projects department. The manager leads assigned staff and outside consultants in delivering projects that support the District’s mission to implement flood damage reduction projects in Harris County. The role oversees project phases including hydrology and hydraulic studies, right-of-way acquisition, engineering, bid documents, construction contract awards, construction-phase engineering issues, and project close-out. It is also responsible for project scope, schedules, budgets, resource capacity, coordinated project launches, and accurate financial reporting. The manager develops approaches to address problems affecting project schedules and budgets, conducts periodic personnel reviews, and recommends adjustments. The position is based at 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas. Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment, with occasional field work that may involve exposure to weather, terrain, insects, wildlife, microorganisms, vibration, and elevated noise. The position is regular full-time, 40 hours per week. Salary will be discussed at the interview.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum.
Eight years of experience in engineering design and maintenance, construction projects, and/or field operations related to public works, hydrology, flood control, and/or urban development.
Four years of supervisory experience in an office and/or field environment.
Experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.
Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Good diagnostic and analytical skills.
Excellent skills using project management tools and systems.
Solid knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and standards related to engineering and construction management.
Ability to work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel, and external organizations.
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on the job application; resume information is supporting documentation only, and “See Resume” will not be accepted for qualifications.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Responsibilities

Oversee management of all project phases assigned to the department, including H&H studies, right-of-way acquisition, engineering, bid documents, construction contract awards, construction-phase engineering issues, and project close-out.
Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of assigned capital improvement projects.
Provide guidance on assessing resource capacity and managing synchronized project launches.
Ensure proper and accurate financial reporting for departmental programs and projects.
Develop methods to resolve problems and minimize their impact on project schedules and budgets.
Conduct periodic personnel reviews and recommend adjustments.
Attend department staff meetings and meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
Attend seminars, conference workshops, recertification, and other training programs.
Assume additional responsibilities as required to address the evolving demands, needs, and objectives of the District.
Manage assigned staff and outside consultants in executing capital improvement projects.