Project Manager (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston • 611 Walker Street, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager supports wastewater operations maintenance management, leading and supporting the preparation and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance for wastewater facilities. The role coordinates planned and unplanned work on a day-to-day basis and works with Operations and Maintenance Planners to establish work priorities. It assists with preparing and executing maintenance, monitoring and managing service-contract use, and processing warranty claims. The position also reviews capital improvement project (CIP) construction drawings and specifications and initiates new service contracts and projects as needed.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II level and is designated as a safety-impact position. It is subject to random drug testing. Candidates must be able to 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 based on the responsibilities of the position.
• Considerable knowledge of design or construction.
• Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental, or a closely related field.
• Directly related professional architectural, construction, or landscape design experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• No license is required.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.
• The position is subject to random drug testing; promotional candidates must pass an assignment drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with computerized database management systems and database applications.
• Experience in wastewater environments.
• A master's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, or a closely related field.
• A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).
• Eligible veteran applicants receive preference when they meet the stated qualifications and selection conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support preparation and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance for wastewater facilities.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned work on a day-to-day basis.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance Planners to set work priorities.
• Assist in preparing and executing maintenance.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the use of service contracts.
• Process claims on warranty issues.
• Review capital improvement project construction drawings and specifications.
• Initiate new service contracts and projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level