Facilities Project Manager - (Capital Renewal Projects)

About the role

Travis County’s Facilities Management Department seeks a project team member to manage multiple yearly approved deferred maintenance and capital renewal projects for existing facilities, totaling about $40 million per fiscal year. The position oversees existing facilities assessments, 20‑year forecasting, and serves as the key County contact for contractor and consultant work. It may require a flexible work schedule to meet departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversees facility design and construction services for County departments.
• Provides recommendations on facility projects.
• Develops project master plans and implements them through reviews, cost estimates, and construction.
• Plans, designs, and writes specifications for construction projects.
• Prepares bid documents and works with other County departments to procure professional services and construction contracts.
• Reviews bids and recommends contract award for construction projects.
• Ensures professional consultants provide appropriate services related to program and scope requirements of design projects.
• Ensures vendors and contractors comply with plans and specifications of the construction contract.
• Supervises the inspection of construction in progress and of existing systems in cooperation with relevant contractual and governmental agencies.
• Establishes project priorities and sets schedules for timely completion of construction projects.
• Analyzes and responds to inquiries, comments and complaints from County officials, staff and the public.
• Works closely with officials, department heads, and County staff to establish procedures for monitoring contract compliance issues.
• Represents the County in community meetings, seminars, conferences and professional associations.
• Maintains current knowledge of professional practice and renews professional license through continuing education.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years of directly related, increasingly responsible professional architectural or engineering planning, design or construction experience as a licensed Registered Architect (R.A.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.), including one (1) year of lead, management or project management experience.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Architect (R.A.) or Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas (or obtain reciprocity within six months of hire).
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Pass a criminal background check for CJIS clearance and fingerprint clearance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of architecture or engineering.
  • All other professional building construction disciplines.
  • Mathematical and statistical methods used in engineering and planning.
  • Project management principles, including scheduling, estimating, contracting, and budgeting.
  • Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
  • Federal, State, Local and County laws, regulations, permits, licenses, standards, policies and procedures.
  • Current literature and developments in architecture and engineering.
  • Inspection, compliance and enforcement methods.
  • Computer‑aided drafting and design (CAD) methods.
  • Computer applications: word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, project scheduling and management, and related engineering software.
  • Business letter writing, grammar, punctuation and report preparation.
• Skill in:
  • Planning and directing a variety of facility‑related projects.
  • Analyzing complex data and reports.
  • Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
  • Applying engineering and architectural principles.
  • Contract management and project budgeting.
  • Explaining complicated technical problems in simple, non‑technical language.
  • Problem‑solving and technical decision‑making.
  • Verbal and written communication.
• Ability to:
  • Plan and prioritize programs, projects and activities.
  • Perform complex engineering studies, analysis and design.
  • Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
  • Manage time, perform multiple tasks and organize diverse activities.
  • Plan, assign, supervise, train and review work of professional and technical subordinates.
  • Interpret plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures and regulatory codes.
  • Respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies and the professional community.
  • Perform in stressful environments while maintaining professionalism.
  • Make effective public presentations.
  • Continue professional growth through continuing education.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees, officials, contractors, outside agencies and the public.

Work Environment

Physical requirements include the ability to lift or carry 10–60 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand‑eye coordination, and manual dexterity for computer use. The role involves standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, driving, repetitive motion, and frequent interaction with clients or customers. Exposure to noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation is possible. Use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves is required. Fieldwork may involve traffic, construction site hazards, uneven terrain, and all weather conditions.

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Flexible/Hybrid work arrangement.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Outstanding health and dental insurance
• Free health clinic for employee and dependents
• Generous retirement plan
• Training and tuition reimbursement