Project Manager (Wastewater Operations)

About the role

Service Line/Section: Houston Water/Wastewater Operations. Location: 611 Walker St, Houston, TX 77002, USA. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (subject to change).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support efforts relating to preparation and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance of wastewater facilities.
• Coordinate completion of planned and unplanned work on a day-to-day basis.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance Planners to set work priorities.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of maintenance.
• Assist in monitoring and managing the usage of service contracts and processing claims on warranty issues.
• Review CIP construction drawings and specifications.
• Initiate new service contracts and projects as needed.

Working conditions

Occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental, or a closely related field.
• Substitution: Directly related professional architectural, construction, or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• License: None required.
• Safety impact: This is a safety impact position subject to random drug testing; promotional candidates must pass an assignment drug test.
• Background check: Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain/maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

Preferences

• Experience in computerized database management systems, database applications, and wastewater environments.
• Master's degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Valid Texas driver's license and compliance with City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).
• Eligible veteran applicants (in accordance with Executive Order 1-6).

Pay

Pay Grade 24. Salary determined by the candidate's qualifications and the pay rates of other employees in this classification.