Project Manager/Engineer

Salary: $69,368.00 - $86,694.40 Annually
Location : Public Works, 2123 Market St Baytown, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-00100
Department: PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING
Opening Date: 05/28/2026


Job Summary
The Project Manager provides project management for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects. Acts as the City's representative in delivering CIP projects from authorization to final completion. Ensures that projects are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner, achieving the desired objective. Manages consultants and contractors, assisting consultants and staff in development of project scopes, budget and schedules. Drafts specifications for bid documents, reviews plans, evaluates cost estimates proposals and rates responses. Collaborates with senior management, consulting engineers, and end-users to ensure project requirements are gathered, goals for the project are established and the project delivery is monitored to meet the identified results.
The Engineer directs and trains subordinate engineering staff and provides general civil engineering support. Acts as the City's representative in reviewing proposed infrastructure and planning for future infrastructure needs. Collaborates with management, engineers, and end-users to establish goals and monitor results. Provides review of plans for public or private buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure. Utilizes engineering and asset management principles to evaluate future needs and prepare future Capital Improvement Plans (CIP).
Provides project management and coordination of projects including public buildings, roads, and utility infrastructure. This includes: assisting in scoping of the project with the end user; obtaining proposals; participating in contract negotiations; developing plans, quality assurance activities; reviewing construction plans and specifications (including constructability reviews); negotiating amendments; preparing and tracking schedules, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, managing construction costs, reviewing pay estimates and change order requests; obtaining complete as built contract documents. Ensures that work is performed in accordance with contract plans, specifications, City codes and ordinances.
Duties

Project Manager
Project Initiation:

• Researches and provides project documents during the project planning phase such as existing facility and utility plans and existing conditions. Develops and creates the initial project scope documents requirements with end users and develops a rough order of magnitude budget and schedule. Prepares RFQs, reviews design proposals and contracts, plans/construction documents including, ensuring compliance with City codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Project Planning:

• Assures the project plans, and specifications meet requirements. Reviews and resolves project conflicts. Prepares cost estimates, negotiates contracts and amendments. Develops project schedule including design, bidding and construction phases. Provides coordination between City, consultants and contractors to deliver the project. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the City's Capital Improvement Program.

Project Execution:

• Administers contracts and monitors project progress, including corrections to maintain scope, schedule and project budget. Reviews and recommends payment of contractor's and consultant's invoices. Participates in A&E Meetings, Pre-Bids, Bid Openings, and Pre-Construction meetings. Processes Requests for Information, Submittal reviews when necessary and Cost Proposal requests as needed.

Monitoring the Project:

• Conducts quality assurance during design and construction including review of project scope, and field observations on projects. Oversees contracts related to quality assurance such as professional services related to materials testing, testing and balancing and equipment commissioning.

Stakeholder and Communications Management:

• Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies during the design and construction phases of projects. Coordinates project plans and required utility relocations with private utility companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Engineer

• Reviews plans for public and private infrastructure to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Provides coordination between City, developers, consultants and contractors.
• Manages projects during the project initiation, planning, execution and monitoring phases.
• Coordinates and communicates with citizens, developers, consultants and other governmental agencies. Participates in the planning and construction of public infrastructure and in the development of the CIP. Coordinates with Project Utility Companies (Electrical, Gas, Fiber optic, Cable, etc.)
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Project Manager (DOQ $69,367.00 - $86,709.00 Annually)

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Three years of experience in a professional level related role.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

• Municipal engineering experience, Project management experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Knowledge of transportation, utility and building facility construction.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of construction plans, CADD and/or GIS experience.
• Experience with Procore and/or equivalent Project Management software.

Engineer (DOQ $69,367.00 - $86,709.00 Annually)

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or institution in Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Three years of experience in a professional level civil engineering or project management role.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days).

OR

• An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred:

• Municipal government engineering experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Knowledge of modeling software.
• Long-range infrastructure planning experience
• CADD and/or GIS experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of engineering practices and principles, construction techniques, and governmental agency's codes and regulations. Knowledge of building design; surveying; map and plan reading; project management; and contract administration. Knowledge of computers and project management software programs. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to negotiate contract change orders. Effective public relations and customer service skills. Ability to plan, organize, assign, and coordinate the activities of the division. Ability to analyze information, develop courses of action, and make recommendations. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.
Here at the City of Baytown, in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you bring. We strive to provide a workplace where differences are honored, with a workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we serve.


Regular and timely attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
To promote health and wellness, we provide a comprehensive benefits program (listed below) to meet the needs of you and your family. Our goal is to help you live and work well - 365 days a year.

Medical

• United Healthcare
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• Annual Deductible (Network) $750 Indiv/$2,250 Family
• In-Network Benefit 80%/20% after plan deductible
• $50 co-pay (general visit)
• RX - $10 Generic/$40 Formulary/$75 Non-Formulary
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and Dependent Care expenses
• FREE virtual visits

Dental

• Cigna Dental PPO & DHMO
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• Preventative & diagnostic covered at 100%
• Annual Deductible: $50/Indiv (Cigna PPO) - No annual deductible for Cigna DHMO

Vision

• Superior Vision
• Effective the first day of the month following 30 days of employment
• In-Network exam co-pay $10 & $25 materials co-pay
• Frames: $140 Allowance - Contact Lenses: $160 Allowance

Holistic Health & Wellness

• Employee Wellness Center offering FREE primary care medical treatment for employees & dependents on the Medical plan
• FREE access to gyms, Shipt, and Walmart+ through our employee medical insurance
• Gym partnership with Lee College Wellness Center & swimming pool for $58/year
• Employee Assistance Program providing employees and their household family members up to 8 FREE counseling sessions per issue per year, legal and financial assistance, will generator tools, and more!
• Sick Leave Pool providing participants additional paid sick time if accruals are exhausted.
• SmartDollar: free online program providing tips and tools from Dave Ramsey for getting out of debt and building good saving practices

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System:
  • 7% employee contribution with a 14% employer match
  • 5 year vesting
  • Retirement Eligibility: 20 years of service/any age - or - 5 years of service/at least age 60
  • FREE Life Insurance coverage up to 1X your base annual salary
• MissionSquare 457 and 457 Roth IRA plans: additional voluntary employee participation

Disability Insurance

• Equitable:
  • Long-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of monthly earnings up to $8,000 per month up to social security age, depending on the disability
  • Short-term Disability: voluntary elected coverage. Pays 60% of weekly earnings up to $1,000 per week for up to the first 13 weeks of a disability

Training and Tuition Assistance

• The HUB Employee Training Center: we invest in you by equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to live out our Purpose and Core Values
• Access to funding up to $1,500 per semester or $3,000 per year for tuition toward courses that are job-related or will enhance your work performance

Generous Paid Sick, Vacation, & Holiday Leave

• 10 holidays per year and one personal employee day per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• Starting at 10 days of vacation per year; up to 25 days per year
• Sick and Vacation hours roll over annually up to the maximum limit
• 15 days Paid Parental Leave

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01


What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• None of the above

02


How many years of experience do you have in a professional level civil engineering or project management role?

• Less than a year
• 1 - 2 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7+ years

03


Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (Must obtain TX driver's license within 90 days)

• Yes
• No

04


Please check which certifications you currently hold.

• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Project Managemant Professional (PMP) Certification
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Construction Professional (PMI-CP)
• Associate Constructor (AC)
• Certified Professional Contractor (CPC)
• IPMA Certifications
• APM Certifications
• None of the above

05


Please select all that apply.

• Municipal Experience
• Knowledge of modeling software
• Long-range infrastructure planning experience
• CADD/GIS experience
• Knowledge of transportation, utility and building facility construction
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of construction plans
• Experience with Procore and/or equivalent Project Management software
• None of the above

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