About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Lead Construction Project Manager.
The Lead Construction Project Manager is responsible for implementing the construction phase of the District’s capital improvement and maintenance projects, including the management of the project management staff and project assignments, administration of professional service contracts for material testing and construction consultants.
Essential Functions and Duties:
Staff Management & Training:
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Manage District and consultant construction project management staff as well as own projects.
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Plan and monitor staff workloads to ensure successful completion of District projects.
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Provide assistance and training to junior staff.
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Assist in assigning field inspection personnel to construction projects and other tasks as needed.
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Direct and/or assist field inspection personnel, including resolving conflicts and/or problems.
Quality Assurance & Documentation:-
Ensure quality assurance/quality control of the documentation provided with contractor’s pay estimates.
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Assist in setting procedures and creating forms for inspection documentation to ensure consistency.
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Ensure quality assurance/quality control of construction projects.
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Review progress reports, recommendations, notifications, confirmations, and other documents relating to construction projects prepared by field inspection personnel.
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Review material testing reports and invoices and recommend action as a result of failing tests.
Construction Evaluation & Inspections:-
Assist in review and evaluation of contractor’s cross-sections and measured quantities.
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Investigate and evaluate slope failures and earthen repairs in the field.
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Review projects prior to completion of plans and specifications to provide constructability evaluation.
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Assist in developing processes and procedures in the Division to ensure consistency among inspectors.
Project Coordination & Communication:
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Attend pre-bid conferences and conduct pre-construction and progress meetings.
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Liaise with contractors, representatives, property owners, and other parties involved with construction projects.
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Provide technical advice on specifications and construction management issues
Additional Responsibilities and Duties:-
Conduct departmental staff meetings
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Attend meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
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Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.
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Assume additional responsibilities as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
[email protected].
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.
