Senior Project Manager - Major Projects

City of Houston•900 Bagby-City Hall Annex, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager (Major Projects) manages the design and construction of major City of Houston facility projects on behalf of multiple client departments. Projects may include fire and police stations, libraries, multiservice and health centers, government and office buildings, community and recycling centers, parks, and maintenance facilities. The position manages several projects simultaneously and leads delivery teams in meeting project goals through budget and resource management, problem solving, risk identification and mitigation, and fostering team cohesion. The role also ensures compliance with current General Services Department and industry standards, codes, and laws, and develops cost projections for the Capital Improvement Program. The position plans project scope, schedules, and budgets; reports project progress, status, and projected completion; coordinates procurement, negotiations, and contract awards; and manages design and construction across multiple delivery methods. It reviews design drawings for coordination and constructability, oversees construction activities and documentation, coordinates with internal and external stakeholders, and tracks design-firm and contractor invoices through payment. The Senior Project Manager verifies that completed work meets contract obligations, maintains productive working relationships, travels to project sites throughout the project life cycle, and manages project closeout and archiving of final record documents. The role is based at 900 Bagby Street and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., subject to change. It requires travel to various job sites. Physical conditions include occasional stooping, bending, lifting items up to 30 pounds, walking on rough surfaces, and exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture, unpleasant air conditions, soiled materials, and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. The position is identified as safety-impact; it is subject to random drug testing. New hires and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field.
Considerable knowledge of design or construction.
Six years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental, or a closely related field.
A master's degree in a listed or closely related field may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
Directly related professional architectural, construction, or landscape design experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to travel to various project sites.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting of items up to 30 pounds.
Compliance with random drug testing requirements for this safety-impact position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in vertical construction for commercial or large multifamily projects, with project management experience from a construction-owner perspective.
Experience with construction project delivery methods such as Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R) or Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP).
Experience with Microsoft Power tools such as Power BI, PowerApps, Forms, or Lists.
Data analytics skills.
Interpersonal skills related to customer service and fostering teamwork.
Strong reporting, data management, schedule tracking, cost analysis, and forecasting skills.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to work across teams and manage multiple concurrent projects.
Valid Texas Class C driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston Motor Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy (AP 2-2).
Eligible veteran status, subject to the stated qualification and selection conditions.

Responsibilities

Plan and develop the scope, schedule, and budget for each project.
Provide clear and concise reporting on project progress, status, and projected completion.
Coordinate procurement, negotiation, and contract award phases.
Manage design and construction phases using delivery methods such as low bid, competitive sealed proposals, design-build, and construction management at risk.
Review design drawings for coordination and constructability; track and document review comments and ensure they are incorporated into or addressed in the design package before the next design phase.
Oversee the construction phase and participate in construction progress meetings.
Maintain construction-phase documentation in project files, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and record documents.
Coordinate projects through all phases with internal and external stakeholders, including IT, security management, energy, and property management groups.
Review and approve design-firm and contractor invoices and track their processing from submission through payment disbursement.
Ensure completed project work meets contract obligations.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders, and contractor representatives.
Travel to project sites throughout the project life cycle, including construction.
Manage project closeout and ensure final record documents are properly filed and archived.
Develop cost projections for the Capital Improvement Program.
Lead project delivery teams in managing budgets and resources, facilitating solutions, identifying and mitigating risks, and promoting team cohesion.
Comply with current GSD and industry standards, codes, and laws.