PROJECT MANAGER (Traffic Engineering)

Applications Accepted From All Persons interested Service Line/Section Engineering & Construction / Traffic Engineering Reporting Location 611 Walker Street, 14th Floor; Houston, Tx. 77002 Workdays & Hours Mon - Fri. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm* (Subject to change) DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This posting is for a Project Manager position in the Streetlight Section within the Traffic Engineering Group in Houston Public Works (HPW). We are a small, passionate group that works to promote traffic safety on the roads in Houston so that roads are safe for all users. The Streetlight Section plays a key role in enhancing road safety across Houston by utilizing streetlighting to ensure safe travel for all multimodal users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. We collaborate closely with many partners, including internal and external project managers, citizens, private developers, neighborhood associations, and CenterPoint Energy to achieve our goals to ensure that projects are coordinated. In this role, we can have significant impacts on a wide variety of significant projects in the 4th largest city in America. The successful applicant should possess the qualities of an intuitive thinker and proactive problem solver, and the ability to see the broader picture and effectively communicate ideas as well as professionally challenge others’ ideas for the benefit of the city. More specifically, the duties of the Project Manager will include but are not limited to: Assisting in performing plan reviews for various Capital Improvement Projects. Providing training on plan review procedures. Managing the assignment and coordination of various streetlight projects. Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of plan review assessments and streetlight surveys. Supporting the Division Manager in the implementation of streetlight policies and best practices. Managing the enhanced lighting agreement program. Providing preliminary examination of lighting specifications for City owned streetlights. Researching and preparing responses to project inquiries from citizens and other city personnel. Performing streetlight design for new developments using the latest IES recommendations. Extra consideration will be given to candidates with experience in working with civil engineer roadway plans for roadway illumination, a strong understanding of IES standards, project management experience, and having a background in utility electrical systems. WORKING CONDITIONS This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May require walking on rough surfaces during on-site inspections and investigations. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required. Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. LICENSE REQUIREMENTS None PREFERENCE Extensive knowledge of streetlight design and construction principles is required. Solid oral and written communication skills. Able to handle multiple, competing, and changing priorities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office365, including: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint Strong interpersonal skills, team player attitude, and the ability to establish excellent working relationships at diverse levels. Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED Department may administer skills assessment test. SAFETY IMPACT Yes. If YES, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. SALARY INFORMATION Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. Pay Grade 25 EEO The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr