Texas Water Development Board · 9 hours ago
TWDB - 26-52: Flood Management Evaluation Engineer (Engineer III - V/ Project Manager II - IV)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,700/mo - $9,379/mo
2+ years expThe Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Flood Mitigation Evaluation Department, which focuses on flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas. The role involves managing engineering consultant contracts, overseeing project schedules and budgets, and coordinating flood management evaluations for regional flood planning groups.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assists in the development and management of professional services contracts, including scopes of work, budgets, Request for Qualifications (RFQs), proposal reviews, contract negotiations, contractor oversight, deliverable reviews, and payment approvals
Assists the Flood Management Evaluations (FME) Program Manager in developing the new FME program policies, processes, identification of risks and controls for managing and coordination of all FME studies to be performed by TWDB
Works with the TWDB Contract department to procure FME contractors
Creates and updates relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of the FME program contracts
Coordinates with FME communities and FME program contractors to ensure all TWDB requirements are met
Assists with developing and implementing quality control and monitoring efforts related to contractor-performed studies and overall program implementation
Coordinates, facilitates, and otherwise serves as liaison between TWDB agency programs, external agency contractors, regional flood planning groups, and local sponsors
Monitors contract and project schedules, contractor and staff work performance, budgets, and related costs to identify potential issues or delays and ensure appropriate use of funds
Manages various aspects of projects and contracts, recommends courses of action to address delays or other issues that may arise, and documents project files on significant actions
Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering related documents; determines relevant deficiencies, options, and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations
Monitors project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays
Serves as project manager, monitoring project schedules, budgets, and requirements, and reviewing eligibility and approving payment requests
May conduct on site observations to monitor the progress of the construction of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications
Assists owners with problem resolution, and ensures work is completed in accordance with approved contract document
Advises on project and engineering matters and, when needed, oversees related reviews conducted by other staff
Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs, as necessary
Provides information and assistance to appropriate TWDB staff and clients
Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects
Identifies and participates in internal and external job-related training
Provides support for Essential Job Functions described above for additional flood planning teams due to temporary staffing conditions as assigned by Division Director
Assists the other staff and management, as appropriate, in identifying process improvements and areas within the department or other areas that need improvement or could be streamlined
Assists the staff and manager in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines and in conducting training as necessary
Promotes an environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, professional development, and improvement in performance
Conducts outreach efforts, including public speaking
Maintains current information in TWDB’s projects database pertaining to the FME studies
May direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff
May participate in overseeing and reviewing Flood Protection Planning Grant studies, Regional Flood Plans, developing the State Flood Plan and related activities
Maintains confidential and sensitive information
Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule
Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses
May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
Candidates with Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License: Engineer Classification Series: Engineer III: Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Engineer IV: Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Engineer V: Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Candidates with Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in another U.S. State: Project Manager Classification Series: Project Manager III-S: Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Project Manager IV: Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). Project Manager IV-S: Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Candidates with a Texas Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification: Project Manager Classification Series: Project Manager II: Two years of relevant work experience in Engineering related activities or a related field. Project Manager III: Four years of relevant work experience in Engineering related activities or a related field. Project Manager IV: Six years of relevant work experience in Engineering related activities or a related field
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in another U.S. state with the willingness AND ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six months of hire; or Candidates certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the State of Texas AND ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within 12 months of hire
Previous relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field
Preferred
Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field
Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects, contracts, and/or programs
Experience developing and managing professional services contracts including developing scopes of work, budgets and RFQs, reviewing proposals, negotiating contracts, monitoring contractor work progress and schedules, managing contractors, reviewing deliverables, and approving payments
Knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mapping of flood risk
Experience in planning, prioritization, design, and construction of flood risk reduction projects including riverine flood control, local flood control and coastal flood control projects
Experience and familiarity with Texas' regional flood planning process
Experience and skills ensuring that funds are utilized appropriately to facilitate identification of flood risk, planning for appropriate flood risk reduction projects and that work done by contractors meets requirements and the purpose of program funding
Experience with regulations related to floodplain and flood management, federal and state programs and permitting
Certified Flood Plain Manager (CFM)
Experience writing and producing technical reports
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Flexible spending
Flexible work alternatives
Company
Texas Water Development Board
Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dennis Kyhos CPA, CGMA, MBA
Financial Compliance - Manager, CFO to GO
Lauren Munguia
Chief Communications Officer
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