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Senior Project Manager

Salary

$3,390.31 - $4,108.44 Biweekly

Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37376

Department

Houston Public Works

Opening Date

10/17/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Infrastructure and Development Services

Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave., 3rd Floor

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position is part of Houston Public Works Engineering, in the Infrastructure and Development Services section, reporting location to the Houston Permitting Center. Provides high level management of technical personnel and projects. Manages and directs team that reviews on-site construction projects. Manages the Houston Water on-call construction contract responsible for the contract submittal process, issuance of job site work orders, field inspections, budget control and invoicing. Maintains construction records and monthly progress reports for Senior management. Provides input for departmental decision-making and planning. Manages the Developer Participation Contracts (DPC), ensuring, issuance, compliance, site inspection, and close out of the contracts. Responds to complaints or inquiries from citizens, City officials or outside agencies. Interfaces with departments and outside agencies or firms to discuss projects and programs. Establishes goals, develops and evaluates performance of personnel and/or projects. Manages on-site project field inspections and investigations, plan review, review all utility agreements, Consent to Encroach applications, the City’s plat review for connection to the City's infrastructure. Manages a safety impact team that drives city vehicles ensuring that all City vehicles are maintained, and asset management is completed. Serves as liaison between City personnel, contractors, and consultants. Performs personnel functions, such as evaluating subordinate performance, interviewing prospective personnel, and training subordinates.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are occasional discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve occasional exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six (6) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geo-technical, environmental or a closely related field are required. Directly related professional experience may be substituted for education requirements on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

None

PREFERENCES

Preferences will be given to candidates who have had management or leadership experience and have led a team with direct reports, have had experience dealing with the public, and have previously implemented innovative process improvement initiatives.

Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2)

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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 28

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or please call 832.395-2976.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-2976. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, with specific instructions, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Wellness

+ Supplemental Insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Long-term disability

+ Retirement pension

+ 457 deferred compensation plan

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ 10 days of vacation each year

+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

+ Compensable Sick Leave

+ Personal Leave

+ Flexible schedules

+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Transportation/parking plan

+ Section 125 pretax deductions

+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Please select the scenario that best describes how you qualify for this position.

+ Less than High School diploma/GED

+ High School Diploma/GED AND less ten (10) years or more of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience

+ High School Diploma/GED AND ten (10) years or more of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience

+ Associate's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND less than eight (8) years experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience

+ Associate's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND eight (8) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience

+ Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND less than six (6) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience

+ Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND six (6) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience

+ Master's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND less than six (6) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience

+ Master's Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field AND six (6) years or more experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geo-technical or environmental or closely related field experience

02

Do you have a valid/current drivers license?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Select all the applications you have more than 1 year experience in (check all that apply)

+ Environmental science

+ Public relations

+ Planning

+ Business

+ Construction

+ Industrial Electrical Installation/Repair

+ None listed above

04

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please describe your experience with creating and implementing standard operating procedures (SO). Please note: Stating please see application will not be accepted.

06

Please describe a successful process improvement that you have led. Please note: Stating please see application will not be accepted. Stating please see application will not be accepted.

07

Please describe your level of experience with managing or leading a team. Please note: Stating please see application will not be accepted.

08

Please describe your experience with developing and implementing training. Please note: Stating please see application will not be accepted.

09

How many years of professional experience do you have in a supervisory or managerial capacity?

+ No experience

+ Less than3 years of managerial experience

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5 - 7 years

+ 7 or more

10

How many years of experience do you have preparing and managing budgets?

+ No experience

+ 2 - 3 years

+ 3 - 4 years

+ 4 - 5 years

+ 5 or more years

11

Which of the following software applications are you proficient in using? (Check all that apply).

+ ILMS Permitting Software

+ GeoLink

+ Kronos

+ Talent

+ None of the above

12

What is your proficiency in MS Word?

+ No experience with software

+ Beginner (e.g. creating new document, formatting, page layout, etc.)

+ Intermediate (e.g. adding headers/footers, page numbering, modify template, etc.)

+ Advanced (e.g. creating mail merge, track changes, document protection, etc.)

13

What would best describe your proficiency in MS Excel?

+ No experience with software

+ Beginner (e.g. moving/copying data, applying cell borders, simple formulas)

+ Intermediate (e.g. transposing data, creating outlines to summarize/consolidate data, using functions to format text)

+ Advanced (e.g. validating data, importing/exporting XML data, running/recording macros)

14

What is your proficiency in MS TEAMs?

+ No experience with software

+ Beginner (e.g. scheduling a meeting, chatting during a meeting, sharing content etc.)

+ Intermediate (e.g. modify/save template, assign transition to a slide, etc.)

+ Advanced (e.g. creating a team’s channel, archiving information, using collaboration tools etc.)

15

What is your proficiency in MS PowerPoint?

+ No experience with software

+ Beginner (e.g. create new presentation, navigate within presentation, formatting characters, etc.)

+ Intermediate (e.g. modify/save template, assign transition to a slide, etc.)

+ Advanced (e.g. insert sound file, embed all/part of a file from another program, add CD audio, etc.)

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