Channel Infrastructure Regulatory Development Project Manager 2

Port Houston•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager II supports Port Houston’s Marine Regulatory Development, Channel Infrastructure Operations, and Channel Real Property programs by leading medium to complex projects that advance the safe, sustainable, and efficient development of marine infrastructure within the Houston Ship Channel. This role manages cross functional coordination, regulatory workflows, NEPA related contract and environmental service management, technical analyses, environmental studies, and regulatory submittals, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local requirements. PM II manages project schedules, budgets, risks, compliance activities, and stakeholder engagement to support successful project delivery consistent with Port Houston’s strategic priorities and public sector accountability standards. The role also delivers clear, concise, and professional presentations to internal leadership, external agencies, industry partners, and community groups, supporting informed decision making and transparent communication across diverse stakeholder audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences, Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or closely related field in a public or accredited private academic institution required.
15+ years of related Federal and State regulatory, environmental, and project management experience.
Previous and comprehensive NEPA processes, environmental documentation and permitting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Experience managing contracts or task orders for environmental, engineering, or technical consulting services.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to tailor communications to technical, regulatory, and public audiences.
Ability to analyze data, derive insights, and make informed decisions.
A current valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days required
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment and be maintained for the duration of employment
Knowledge of Environmental Science and Management.
Knowledge of the Clean Water Act (Sections 404 and 401), Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (Sections 10 and 14), Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and other related federal rules.
Knowledge of Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Oil Pollution Act.
Understands processes, procedures, and organization for key agencies including U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, General Land Office, and other related federal and state agencies.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
Knowledge of Emergency Preparedness and Community Right-to-Know Act
Ability to lead by example and inspire others.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with USACE processes, coastal/environmental permitting, environmental documentation, or federally funded infrastructure programs preferred.
Understanding of dredging, navigation channel operations, or maritime project delivery is a strong plus.
Experience with pipeline relocation planning, coordination, and management preferred.
Texas Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or related project leadership credential preferred

Responsibilities

Lead planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of Marine Regulatory Development, Channel Infrastructure Operations, and Channel Real Property projects with medium to high complexity.
Monitor, interpret, track, and analyze proposed environmental, energy, and related legislation, regulations, and policies at the federal, state, and local levels that could potentially adversely impact Port Houston or could significantly increase environmental compliance requirements and costs.
Develop project scopes, requirements, schedules, budgets, milestones, and procurement needs in alignment with Port Houston and federal/state standards.
Manage NEPA related infrastructure projects, permitting activities, and multi-agency coordination.
Manage NEPA consultant contracts, including scopes of work, cost estimates, task orders, deliverable reviews, and performance oversight.
Coordinate preparation, technical review, and quality control of NEPA documents and supporting technical submittals (EA, EIS, CATEX, Section 404/10, Section 408, etc.) and other federal/state submittals.
Lead stakeholder coordination across USACE, USCG, EPA, NOAA, TXDOT, TCEQ, TPWD, GLO, and other regulatory and maritime partners.
Facilitate cross functional collaboration across Channel and Port Infrastructure Divisions including but not limited to Engineering, Maritime Operations, Safety, Environmental Affairs, Legal, Procurement, and other internal and external partners.
Maintain regulatory compliance tracking systems, environmental document repositories, and contract administration records.
Prepare presentations, briefings, dashboards, and reports for internal leadership, community stakeholders, and state and federal agencies.
Support procurement for environmental, engineering, and technical service contracts, including RFP/RFQ development, evaluations, negotiations, and consultant management.
Monitor budgets, track expenditures, and support grant or federal funding compliance.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks affecting environmental approvals, permitting timelines, and channel operations.
Mentor project coordinators and junior PMs and support cross department alignment.
Act in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)
Perform other duties, as required