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Harris County ยท 2 days ago
Project Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Develop project scope, goals, and deliverables to ensure client needs and project limitations are met.
Manage consultants, contractors, and subject matter experts in planning and construction phases.
Ensure quality assurance, risk management, compliance, utility coordination, ROW acquisition, and permitting are executed.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, senior management, and public agencies.
Identify and address critical schedule, budget, or performance issues.
Coordinate with the Purchasing Department for timely project advertisement.
Monitor and report on project budgets, schedules, and status.
Assist the Construction team during the construction phase.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Science or Construction Management from an accredited university.
A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the management of multi-disciplined projects in architecture, engineering, or construction fields.
Experience managing projects in design and construction required.
Experience managing project teams.
Registered Professional Engineer in Texas, or able to acquire licensure within six (6) months.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to coordinate efforts with consultants, contractors, and internal resources to ensure the project runs smoothly from inception through end of construction.
Demonstrated experience in the administration of finances as associated with project management, i.e. cost estimation and budgeting.
Able to read and comprehend construction plans, estimates, surveys, and specifications.
Must be able to lead negotiations with consultants, contractors, other agencies, and stakeholders to procure resources and formalize cooperative relationships that achieve project goals.
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities, demands, and schedules.
Able to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization.
Be able to drive a county or personal vehicle to various job sites as needed to accomplish tasks.
Strong Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills.
Preferred
Five (5) of more years or related experience with drainage and road & bridge projects.
Two (2) or more years of experience managing project delivery for Harris County Engineering Department Road and Bridge or Drainage Infrastructure projects.
In-depth knowledge of e-builder, and how to manage a project through the use of processes, forms, the cost module, and the schedule module.
Experience with Federal and State Grant Programs.
PMP Certification.
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Wellness
Professional development opportunity
Flexible spending account
457 deferred compensation plans
Retirement pension (TCDRS)
Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program)
Disability and life insurance
Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Company
Harris County
Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.
10,001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig B Atkins, CPA
CFO / Director of Financial Services
Araceli "Chely" Chojnacki
Front Receiving COORDINATOR
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