Project Manager

City of Houston•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager provides support within the Office of the City Engineer (OCE), which enforces the City of Houston’s Infrastructure Design Manual for public and private capital improvements within the City’s right-of-way. The role coordinates traffic plan reviews and permit evaluations, supports transportation infrastructure projects, and serves as a point of contact for customers and stakeholders. The position is based at 1002 Washington Ave. Workdays are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours are subject to change. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a specified or closely related field and four years of relevant experience. Directly related professional architectural, construction, or landscape design experience may substitute for the education requirement year for year. No license is required. Preference may be given to applicants with traffic engineering, plan review, and permitting experience. Eligible veteran applicants receive preference under the stated conditions. This is a Tier III Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position and is safety-impacting. It is subject to random drug testing; promotional candidates must pass an assignment drug test. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field, with considerable knowledge of design or construction; directly related professional architectural, construction, or landscape design experience may substitute for the education requirement year for year.
Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental, or a closely related field.
Must pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
For promotional candidates, must pass an assignment drug test; the position is also subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in traffic engineering, plan review, and permitting.
Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference if they possess the necessary qualifications, are among the most qualified candidates, and meet the other stated conditions.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate public and private traffic plan reviews and permit evaluations for compliance with City standards, the Infrastructure Design Manual, MUTCD, and applicable regulations.
Serve as a primary contact for customers and stakeholders, providing guidance on submittal requirements, access management criteria, and traffic-related regulatory processes.
Lead meetings with applicants, consultants, property owners, and community members to align expectations and resolve project issues.
Maintain working knowledge of traffic engineering standards and updates to roadway design and access management requirements.
Oversee review and processing of Traffic Impact Analyses, access management forms, and related traffic studies to ensure timely and accurate completion.
Respond to inquiries from internal departments, consultants, agencies, contractors, and the public, providing clear and timely resolutions to traffic-related concerns.
Coordinate technical tasks related to traffic operations, roadway design, traffic signals, and transportation infrastructure implementation.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Graduate Engineers on review practices and customer communication.
Act as a liaison between Graduate Engineers and external customers to streamline communication and maintain service quality.
Coordinate with Building Code Enforcement, the Office of the City Engineer, and other divisions on updates to codes, design manuals, procedures, checklists, and guidelines.
Participate in pre-development meetings, community meetings, CIP coordination sessions, and customer advocacy meetings.
Assist the Senior Project Manager, Supervising Engineers, and Managing Engineers with workflow management, project coordination, and operational needs.
Perform additional duties and assignments supporting departmental goals, CIP initiatives, and citywide transportation objectives.