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City of Houston · 14 hours ago

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The City of Houston is responsible for managing the lifecycle of the Houston Airport System’s major utility and transportation systems. The Assistant Project Manager provides field coordination, contractor oversight, and work order tracking for the Infrastructure Division’s Energy Services and Automated Transportation systems, ensuring operational reliability and adherence to safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Assists in the coordination and oversight of work activities by construction personnel, technical professionals, consultants, and other outside agencies to provide support, resolve concerns and attain project completion

Assists in developing contractual budgetary controls, managing schedules, and establishing/executing the scope of work

Uses EAMS or similar asset management systems with strong documentation practices

Manage work orders for complex mechanical, electrical, centrifugal chillers, boilers room or transportation systems

Able to support CUP Manager in managing O&M contractors and supporting automated transportation systems or other specialized mechanical systems including centrifugal chillers

Interprets contracts and construction and design documents. Conducts constructability reviews of plans and specifications

Conducts inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and requirements

Provides timely responses to submittals from construction personnel. Verifies and processes progress payments and negotiates cost of changes to contracts

Monitors documentation and processing of information affecting required change orders

Prepares and maintains various reports and records on project execution

Prepares and evaluates processes and procedures to ensure project goals are achieved. Provides technical solutions to challenges encountered during construction or design activities

Attends various project meetings

This position requires frequent field presence in active operational environments and direct interaction with maintenance contractors, including work performed in secured airport areas

Qualification

Contractor OversightAsset Management SystemsProject ManagementField InspectionsPreventive MaintenanceTeam CoordinationCommunication Skills

Required

Requires a 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 is required

Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date

Preferred

Work order management for complex mechanical, electrical, or transportation systems

Field inspections or contractor oversight in utility plants, automated transit, or facility operations

Coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance work with O&M contractors

Supporting energy efficiency, operational reliability, and system performance initiatives

Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience working in an active airport environment, including coordination with Central Utility Plants, energy systems, or automated transportation systems

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience using Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), platforms, or similar systems to manage, inspect, and close maintenance work orders

Preference will be given to candidates with hands-on field inspection experience in secured or restricted operational facilities

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6