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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Salary

$30.89 - $34.71 Hourly

Location

Houston, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

37962

Department

Houston Airport System

Opening Date

01/15/2026

Closing Date

1/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division/ Section: INFRASTRUCTURE - ASSET MANAGEMENT

Workdays & Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm

PURPOSE OF DIVISION

The Infrastructure Division manages the lifecycle of Houston Airport System’s major utility, transportation, and building systems, including central plants, airfield infrastructure, facilities, and automated people mover networks. The Division ensures operational reliability, energy efficiency, safety, and long-term sustainability of HAS assets through coordinated maintenance programs, contractor oversight, and data-driven asset management.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to provide field coordination, contractor oversight, and work order tracking for the Infrastructure Division’s Energy Services and Automated Transportation systems. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Energy–CUP Manager on all activities related to the Energy Services Contract with Texas A&M TEES and the Central Utility Plant (CUP) O&M contractor. The position also supports the Skyway–Subway (Automated People Mover Group Manager) by monitoring work orders for the Skyway O&M contractor and Subway O&M contractor, ensuring that preventive and corrective maintenance tasks are executed, inspected, and fully documented in EAMS. This role plays a critical part in work verification, operational readiness, and ensuring all contractors meet HAS standards for safety, performance, and documentation.

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

The Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

+ 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

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. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

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

No experience is required.

Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES

+ 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.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

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.

Pay Grade 20

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.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. 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 call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043). (TTY 7-1-1) Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying. For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV\_sJFoM.

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

+ 13 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

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

02

Are you a Houston Airport System employee ?

+ Yes

+ No

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ Less than High School/GED

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree and beyond

04

Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)

05

How many years of verifiable professional experience do you have in architectural, construction, construction inspection, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to 2 years

+ 2 years to 3 years

+ 3 years to 4 years

+ 4 years or more

+ No experience

06

How many years of experience do you have coordinating work orders or maintenance activities for Utility Plants, Transportation Systems, or Facility Operations?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to 3 years

+ 3 years to 5 years

+ 5 years or more

+ No experience

07

Based on the verifiable years selected on Q#6, please provide your experience and add the company’s name where you perform those duties. (“See resume” is not acceptable. If No experience, please enter N/A)

08

Please describe your experience working with asset management systems such as EAMS.

09

How many years of experience do you have working with Contractors such as verifying Contractor’s work in the field before approving or closing a work order?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to 3 years

+ 3 years to 5 years

+ 5 years or more

+ No experience

10

Based on the verifiable years selected on Q#9, please explain what steps do you take to verify contractor work in the field before approving or closing a work order? (“See resume” is not acceptable. If No experience, please enter N/A)

11

Have you worked with Contractors responsible for Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, or Transit Systems? If Yes, please explain and provide company’s name where you perform these duties. (“See resume” is not acceptable. If No experience, please enter N/A)

12

Describe your experience supporting Automated Transportation Systems or other specialized Mechanical Systems including Centrifugal Chillers.

13

How do you ensure accurate data entry, documentation, and work order closure within an asset management system?

14

What is your approach when Preventive Maintenance tasks or Corrective Actions fall behind schedule?

15

How many years of experience do you have performing field observations in Central Plant Areas, Mechanical rooms, or Automated Transit Facilities?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to 3 years

+ 3 years to 5 years

+ 5 years or more

+ No experience

16

Do you have experience working with contracts?

+ Yes

+ No

17

Please describe your verifiable experience in conducting to ensure adherence to contract specifications and requirements. (If No experience, please enter N/A)

18

Please explain your experience verifying and processing progress payments and negotiates cost of changes to contracts. Please enter the company’s name where you perform those duties.

19

Have you worked directly in an airport operational environment coordinating or inspecting work performed by O&M contractors?

+ Yes

+ No

20

Describe your experience personally performing field inspections and verifying maintenance or construction work orders in an Enterprise Asset Management System such as EAMS If no experience please enter N/A

21

Do you have a valid/current driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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