Engineering Project Manager at Harris County

Position DescriptionAbout 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 nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified exceptional candidates for the role of Engineering Project Manager.Responsible for delivering projects from preliminary engineering through all project phases to close out. Work is primarily focused on flood damage reduction projects funded through various sources including grant projects and other infrastructure projects and engineering tasks.Essential Functions and Duties:Project Execution & Lifecycle ManagementLead infrastructure and capital improvement projects from conceptual design through final engineering and closeout including resource allocation scope definition schedule development risk analysis cost estimation and deliverable tracking.Oversee consultant selection and contract negotiations; manage multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to establish and maintain project execution plans including scope schedule budget and performance metrics.Direct coordination with the project delivery team to produce phase-specific technical documentation including engineering reports design drawings specifications and regulatory submittals.Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies to ensure alignment with project objectives related to scope schedule and budget.Respond to growing project demands and expedited timelines with adaptive planning and execution strategies.Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance & Technical OversightPerform technical reviews and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) evaluations of engineering deliverables to ensure compliance with grant requirements county standards and client expectations.Ensure all design outputs conform to District engineering standards applicable codes and permitting regulations.Resolve design and implementation conflicts through collaborative problem-solving with internal teams and external stakeholders ensuring constructability and regulatory acceptance.Stakeholder Engagement & Interagency CoordinationFacilitate effective communication and coordination with executive leadership elected officials regulatory agencies and community representatives to support project transparency and stakeholder alignment.Participate in interdepartmental and interagency meetings to synchronize project objectives regulatory requirements and resource planning.Disaster Response & Infrastructure ResilienceSupport post-disaster infrastructure assessments and recovery operations to restore essential services and ensure public safety across Harris County assets.Organizational Participation & Professional DevelopmentEngage in departmental planning and coordination meetings to align operational goals and project priorities.Pursue ongoing professional development through technical seminars certification programs and industry workshops to maintain engineering license and stay current with best practices.Additional DutiesAssume additional responsibilities as required adapting to the Districts evolving demands responsibilities needs and objectives.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer you need special services or accommodations please call or email . 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.RequirementsEducation:Bachelors Degreein Engineering Engineering Technology Construction Science or Construction Management from an ABET-accredited college or university.Experience:Five (5) years experience managing infrastructure projects with at least one project with grant funding or multiple different funding sources. Military service in an applicable field is acceptable.Licensure:Valid Class C Texas Drivers LicenseKnowledge Skills and Abilities:Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization.Excellent organizational skills.Familiarity with SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional.Ability to read interpret and create construction plans estimates and specifications.Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities demands and schedules.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.Can work independently with limited supervision.Can work well with the public interest groups government agency personnel and external organizations.NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.PreferencesLicensure:Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas.General InformationPosition Type:Regular Full TimeHours:40 hours per weekSalary:To be discussed at the interviewLocation:9900 Northwest Fwy Houston TX 77092Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure:The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:Frequent stooping bending reaching lifting and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.Frequent sorting filing shelving and handling of documents books files file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.Prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.Occasionally walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites and ascending/descending stairs.Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditioning and noise levels.When at field locations may be exposed to significant levels of heat cold moisture air pollution wind and dust wildlife and flying/walking insects.When at field locations may be exposed to vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Immigration Attorney,Asset,Administrative Services,Courier Delivery,Import & Export,Computer Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 42 - 64