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Construction Project Manager
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Construction Project Manager. Responsible for implementing the construction phase of the District's Capital Improvement and Maintenance projects, including administration of professional service contracts for material testing and construction consultants. Essential Functions and Duties include: Ensure quality assurance/quality control of the documentation provided with contractor's pay estimates. 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 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. Attend pre-bid conferences and conduct pre-construction and progress meetings. Review projects prior to completion of plans and specifications to provide constructability evaluation. Liaise with contractors, representatives, property owners, and other parties involved with construction projects. Direct and/or assist field inspection personnel, including resolving conflicts and/or problems. Assist in setting procedures and creating forms for inspection documentation to ensure consistency. Assist in assigning field inspection personnel to construction projects and other tasks as needed. Provide technical advice on specifications and construction management issues. Ensure quality assurance/quality control of construction projects. Assist in developing processes and procedures in the Division to ensure consistency among inspectors. Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements include: 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) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: 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. Preferences include: Prior experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam (preferred). Position Type, Salary: Regular | Full-Time. Salary: To be discussed at interview. Location: Construction - 7522 Prairie Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77086. Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure include: Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations. Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls or four-wheel drive. Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites. Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time. Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels. When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife, flying/walking insects, vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Construction Project Manager. Responsible for implementing the construction phase of the District's Capital Improvement and Maintenance projects, including administration of professional service contracts for material testing and construction consultants. Essential Functions and Duties include: Ensure quality assurance/quality control of the documentation provided with contractor's pay estimates. 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 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. Attend pre-bid conferences and conduct pre-construction and progress meetings. Review projects prior to completion of plans and specifications to provide constructability evaluation. Liaise with contractors, representatives, property owners, and other parties involved with construction projects. Direct and/or assist field inspection personnel, including resolving conflicts and/or problems. Assist in setting procedures and creating forms for inspection documentation to ensure consistency. Assist in assigning field inspection personnel to construction projects and other tasks as needed. Provide technical advice on specifications and construction management issues. Ensure quality assurance/quality control of construction projects. Assist in developing processes and procedures in the Division to ensure consistency among inspectors. Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements include: 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) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include: 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. Preferences include: Prior experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam (preferred). Position Type, Salary: Regular | Full-Time. Salary: To be discussed at interview. Location: Construction - 7522 Prairie Oak Drive, Houston, TX 77086. Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure include: Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling documents, books, files, file drawers, and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations. Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls or four-wheel drive. Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites. Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time. Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels. When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife, flying/walking insects, vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.