Project Manager (Drinking Water Operations)
About The Position
The Project Manager for Drinking Water Operations assists with and manages all aspects of the Work Management System for Maintenance and Operations, with a primary focus on projects involving the engineering and SCADA teams. The role coordinates and supervises third-party service or construction contracts and on-site projects, and serves as a liaison between City personnel and contractors, consultants, and testing laboratories. Projects may involve construction, demolition, system upgrades, rehabilitation, and process improvements; contracts include on-call and maintenance contracts. The Project Manager helps prepare and manage the annual Drinking Water Operations budget and uses financial mechanisms to purchase and track assets and equipment for individual plant use. The role requires effective communication across organizational levels, maintenance of project records, and preparation or provision of reports and other professional input to support management decisions and planning. This is a Tier 1 Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position and a safety impact position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field, or qualifying substitution of directly related professional architectural, construction, or landscape design experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Considerable knowledge of design or construction.
- Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental, or a closely related field.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
Nice To Haves
- Eligible veteran applicants may receive preference, provided they possess the necessary qualifications, are among the most qualified candidates, and meet the other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
Responsibilities
- Assist with and manage all aspects of the Work Management System for Maintenance and Operations, primarily for engineering and SCADA projects.
- Coordinate and supervise third-party service or construction contracts and on-site projects.
- Serve as liaison between City personnel and contractors, consultants, and testing laboratories.
- Manage projects that may include construction, demolition, system upgrades, rehabilitation, and process improvements.
- Help prepare and manage the annual Drinking Water Operations budget.
- Use financial mechanisms to purchase and track assets and equipment for individual plant use.
- Communicate effectively with all organizational levels to support the management of projects, programs, and personnel.
- Maintain project records and create or provide management reports and other professional input for decision-making and planning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
