Engineering Project Manager I - Traffic

Harris County•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Engineering Project Manager I works in the Traffic Design group as part of a team of engineers, engineers-in-training, and project managers. The role leads project delivery by managing resources, identifying and mitigating risks, and facilitating solutions to achieve project goals and objectives. The position may support projects involving traffic engineering design and may assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to help ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure. It requires adaptability when emergency or short-turnaround projects arise and may involve emergency response deployment under the County’s Continuity of Operations Plan. Most assignments take place in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, with field work also required. The position is full-time, regular, and scheduled for 40 hours per week; early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required depending on project or workload. Extended work hours may be required during disaster recovery operations.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited program in the United States or qualifying equivalent, or an approved combination of a bachelor's degree in mathematical, physical, or engineering sciences and a graduate degree in engineering, or a bachelor's degree in engineering technology from a TAC/ABET-accredited program, or a bachelor's or graduate degree in mathematical, physical, or engineering science approved by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers.
At least two years of professional experience in project management and transportation engineering design.
Experience in civil design software.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, including the ability to interact tactfully and professionally with a diverse group in a complex organization.
Ability to read and comprehend construction documents and engineering studies.
Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to drive a County vehicle to job sites as necessary.
Ability to adapt when emergency or short-turnaround projects arise.
Availability for emergency response and temporary deployment as required by County continuity-of-operations protocols.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including bending, stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending or descending stairs.
Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on the job application; resume-only statements and “See Resume” will not be accepted.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
Working knowledge of Harris County regulations, standards, and details.
Experience with GIS, AutoCAD, TransCAD, VISSIM, Guide Sign, and Synchro/Simtraffic.
Bilingual in Spanish.
Experience coordinating with external agencies such as COH and TxDOT.
Traffic signal design experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop project scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates.
Facilitate and negotiate consultant procurement and manage internal and external resources to develop the project delivery team, scope, schedule, and budget.
Coordinate with the project delivery team to prepare final deliverables, including engineering reports and constructible plan sets and specifications.
Review, QA/QC, sign, and seal plans and professional documents within professional expertise as needed to support client requirements.
Ensure deliverables meet client preferences, Engineer Department standards, regulatory compliance, and permitting requirements.
Evaluate and manage risks to achieve project scope, schedule, and budget expectations.
Coordinate and communicate with management, Harris County elected officials and representatives, external agencies, and the public as necessary.
Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters to help ensure Harris County has safe infrastructure.
Participate in classification of departmental staff based on Mission Essential Function responsibilities, when designated.
Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergencies; confirm work assignments with a supervisor before reporting to a worksite and assume alternative duties as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.