Assistant Project Manager - City of Houston, TX : Job Details

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

SERVICE LINE: Houston Water Planning - IDS

REPORTING LOCATION: 611 Walker St. 14th Floor

Workdays & Hours: *Monday - Friday/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.* Hybrid-telework schedule is available.

* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assists in the coordination, planning, and administration of various design and/or construction contracts, permits and projects to ensure delivery within prescribed scope of work and budgetary and time constraints.

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.

* Interprets and communicates contracts and construction and design standards per City code and design manual documents. Conducts constructability reviews of plans and specifications.

* Conducts weekly site investigations and inspections of water and sewer infrastructure 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.

* Monitor, manage and organize various tasks in the field and in office. Processing of information affecting required change orders.

* Draft field 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.

* Travel to conduct site investigation field visits upon request. Interpret and coordinate results within the groups, record in the system. Not limited to various subjects including W/ WW verification, location, size, connection.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III level.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Physical Sciences or a closely related field. Considerable knowledge of the construction industry is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geotechnical, environmental or in a closely related field are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston 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.SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED None

However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

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 20

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: or call (832-###-####).

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

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

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.

EOEO Equal Opportunity Employment

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.