Capital Improvement Projects Department Manager
Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
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Posted:
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Job Summary
- Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control Districts (Districts) core mission is to mitigate the risk of flooding in Harris County which has a population of over 5 million and includes the City of Houston the fourth-largest city in the United States. The Districts responsibilities extend to approximately 1500 channels spanning nearly 2500 miles over 60 regional stormwater detention basins covering more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks.What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:
The District is seeking motivated individuals to serve as the Capital Improvement Projects Department Manager responsible for overseeing and managing all capital improvement projects (CIP) assigned to the Capital Projects department including managing assigned staff and outside consultants in the execution of the projects in support of the Districts mission to implement flood damage reduction projects.
Essential Functions and Duties:
Project & Program Oversight
Oversee the management of all project phases assigned to the department including hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) studies right-of-way acquisition engineering bid documents construction contract award and engineering issues during construction and project close-out.
Oversee the scope schedule and budget of all capital improvement projects assigned to the department.
Provide guidance on assessing the capacity of resources and management for synchronized project launches.
Ensure proper and accurate financial reporting of programs and projects within the department.
Risk Issue Resolution & Performance Management
Develop methods to resolve and minimize the impact of problems on project schedules and budgets.
Perform periodic personnel reviews and recommend adjustments.
Additional Responsibilities and Duties
Attend department staff meetings meetings with coordinating departments vendors and agencies.
Attend seminars conference workshops re-certification or other training programs.
Assume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives of the District.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.- Requirements
Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum.
Experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in engineering design and maintenance construction projects and/or field operations related to public works hydrology flood control and/or urban development.
Four (4) years of supervisory experience in an office and/or field environment.
Experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.
Required Licenses:
Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.
Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Good diagnostic and analytical skills.
Excellent skills using project management tools and systems.
Solid knowledge/understanding of federal state and local rules regulations and standards related to engineering and construction management.
Can work well with the public interest groups government agency personnel and external organizations.
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
- General Information
Position Type:
Regular Full-Time
Hours:
40 hours per week
Location:
9900 Northwest Freeway Houston TX 77092
Salary:
To be discussed at the interview
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Frequent stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Frequent sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditions and noise levels.
When at field locations may be exposed to significant levels of heat cold moisture air pollution wind and dust wildlife and flying/walking insects vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Insects aquatic bacteria viruses and other microorganisms and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Manager
