Project Manager II - IV)

TWDB•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Mitigation Evaluation Department in the Flood Planning Division is seeking an engineer or project manager to support flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas. The Flood Management Evaluation program performs studies for smaller and rural communities selected by regional flood planning groups. The position conducts technical analysis and engineering evaluation of watershed study reports and manages consultant contracts for TWDB-funded flood control planning projects. The position oversees project schedules, budgets, change orders, documents, contractor deliverables, and payment requests. It coordinates with communities, contractors, agency programs, regional flood planning groups, local sponsors, and other stakeholders; represents TWDB at meetings; and provides information, training, and assistance to agency staff and applicants. Work is performed under general to minimal supervision, with latitude for initiative and independent judgment. The position reports to the Manager of the Flood Management Evaluation Department and may train or direct project staff. The role may include site observations of construction progress, outreach and public speaking, project and contract administration, and support for other flood planning teams and related flood planning activities. The employee must meet agency in-office requirements and be willing to travel primarily within Texas. A $5,000 recruitment bonus is available to selected external candidates who are licensed Professional Engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a related field.
For the Engineer classification series: Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and relevant licensed experience of one year for Engineer II, two years for Engineer III, three years for Engineer IV, or four years for Engineer V.
For the Project Manager classification series with a P.E. licensed by another U.S. state: relevant licensed experience of one year for Project Manager III, two years for Project Manager III-S, three years for Project Manager IV, or four years for Project Manager IV-S; must be willing and able to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six months of hire.
For the Project Manager classification series with Texas Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) certification: two years of relevant engineering-related experience for Project Manager II, four years for Project Manager III, or six years for Project Manager IV; must be able to obtain a Texas P.E. license within 12 months of hire.
Previous relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations; public administration; contracting; project and contract management; engineering principles related to flood planning; and flood project development.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access, and with internet, email, word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, manage projects and multiple tasks, interpret policies and regulations, solve problems, meet deadlines, work independently and collaboratively, and train others.
Ability to meet agency in-office requirements and maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
Ability to work shifts that may exceed eight hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to stand, sit, and move to retrieve or replace files, including boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
Willingness and ability to travel 25% of the time, primarily within Texas.
Ability to operate a state or personal vehicle for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that comply with state and agency requirements.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
Three years of progressively responsible professional experience managing projects, contracts, and/or programs.
Experience developing and managing professional services contracts, including scopes of work, budgets, RFQs, proposal reviews, negotiations, contractor monitoring, deliverable reviews, and payment approvals.
Knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and flood-risk mapping.
Experience in planning, prioritization, design, and construction of flood risk reduction projects, including riverine, local, and coastal flood control.
Experience with Texas’s regional flood planning process.
Experience ensuring funds are used appropriately for flood-risk identification and reduction planning and that contractor work meets program requirements.
Experience with floodplain and flood management regulations, federal and state programs, and permitting.
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.
Experience writing and producing technical reports.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and managing professional services contracts, including scopes of work, budgets, RFQs, proposal reviews, negotiations, contractor oversight, deliverable reviews, and payment approvals.
Assist the FME Program Manager in developing program policies and processes, identifying risks and controls, and coordinating FME studies.
Work with the TWDB Contract department to procure FME contractors and maintain documents and processes for contract administration and closeout.
Coordinate with FME communities and contractors to ensure TWDB requirements are met.
Help develop and implement quality control and monitoring for contractor studies and program implementation.
Serve as a liaison among TWDB programs, external contractors, regional flood planning groups, and local sponsors.
Monitor project and contract schedules, work performance, budgets, costs, and invoices; identify potential delays or issues and recommend courses of action.
Manage project and contract activities, document significant actions, review eligibility, and approve payment requests.
Review engineering documents, identify deficiencies, and recommend options to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
Conduct on-site observations as needed to monitor construction progress and compliance with TWDB rules, specifications, and approved contract documents.
Assist owners with resolving project issues and advise on project and engineering matters; oversee related reviews conducted by other staff when needed.
Coordinate with federal and state agencies as necessary and provide information and assistance to TWDB staff and clients.
Stay informed about and apply relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions.
Participate in job-related training and support other flood planning teams when assigned due to temporary staffing conditions.
Identify process improvements and assist with preparing procedures, guidelines, and training.
Promote teamwork, accountability, professional development, and improved performance.
Conduct outreach, including public speaking, and maintain current FME study information in the TWDB projects database.
May direct, assign, and evaluate project staff; may support flood protection planning grant studies, regional flood plans, and development of the State Flood Plan.
Maintain confidential information and ensure electronic and hard-copy files are retained and disposed of according to agency procedures.
Maintain required certifications and licenses, attend mandatory training, and operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Flexible work alternatives
$5,000 recruitment bonus for selected external candidates licensed as Professional Engineers

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