senior project manager

Position Overview
Applications accepted from:
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line/Section:
Houston Water/WWO-Mechanical Contracts

Reporting Location:
7440 Cullen Blvd

Workdays & Hours:
M-F, 8am - 5pm*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions
Supervises and directs technical personnel to develop and implement Service Contracts for the Branch. Maintains a safe and healthy environment and tries to avoid any accidents or injuries that may occur within area of responsibility. Reviews safety practices, implements improvements, and monitors area for compliance. Manages the Service Contract Issues for their designated area of responsibility, while utilizing the Project Managers, support staff, and all resources. Manages and reviews the service contract data entered in WMS maintaining accuracy and quality for Wastewater Treatment Plants & Lift Stations. Reviews weekly contractor reports/invoices for accuracy. Ensures all time is entered, corrected, and approved. Assures that work orders are filled out properly, including time, material used and location of work. Reviews work orders for up-to-date statuses and neatness.

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.

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 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geo-technical, environmental or a closely related field are required.

Substitutions:
A Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement.

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

License Requirements
None.

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

Business Administration degree

Computer Science degree

Physical Science degree

• *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 Skills Assessment Test.
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 28
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications
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All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

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.