Lead Construction Project Manager

Harris County (TX) • Houston, TX

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Lead Construction Project Manager. The Lead Construction Project Manager is responsible for implementing the construction phase of the District's capital improvement and maintenance projects, including the management of the project management staff and project assignments, administration of professional service contracts for material testing and construction consultants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum.
• Five (5) years of verifiable experience that includes any combination of engineering planning, design, and construction management
• Requires experience with stormwater drainage design and construction.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
• Professional Engineer Registration (State of Texas)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read all types of maps and drawings, especially civil construction plans.
• Knowledge/understanding of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
• Can work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional.
• Excellent skills using project management tools and systems.
• Can work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel and external organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam. (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage District and consultant construction project management staff as well as own projects.
• Plan and monitor staff workloads to ensure successful completion of District projects.
• Provide assistance and training to junior staff.
• Assist in assigning field inspection personnel to construction projects and other tasks as needed.
• Direct and/or assist field inspection personnel, including resolving conflicts and/or problems.
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control of the documentation provided with contractor's pay estimates.
• Assist in setting procedures and creating forms for inspection documentation to ensure consistency.
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control of construction projects.
• Review progress reports, recommendations, notifications, confirmations, and other documents relating to construction projects prepared by field inspection personnel.
• Review material testing reports and invoices and recommend action as a result of failing tests.
• Assist in review and evaluation of contractor's cross-sections and measured quantities.
• Investigate and evaluate slope failures and earthen repairs in the field.
• Review projects prior to completion of plans and specifications to provide constructability evaluation.
• Assist in developing processes and procedures in the Division to ensure consistency among inspectors.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and conduct pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Liaise with contractors, representatives, property owners, and other parties involved with construction projects.
• Provide technical advice on specifications and construction management issues
• Conduct departmental staff meetings
• Attend meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
• Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.
• Assume additional responsibilities as the course and scope of the job directs.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule
• METRO RideSponsor Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees