Project Manager

Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location : Elm Ridge WCID (Savannah, TX)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: PM-26
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central


Description
Under general direction of the Elm Ridge WCID General Manager, or their designee, the Project Manager serves as a key member of the District's administrative team. The incumbent is responsible for leading, planning, implementing, and managing complex projects and programs, conducts research on various subject areas as well as support related to policy analysis, procedural interpretation, implementation, and management of assigned work areas. The Project Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of specific assigned projects and programs which may include: oversight of road and infrastructure improvement initiatives; facility design and construction; complex development and/or redevelopment projects; public/private partnerships; policy and ordinance development; and planning for future District projects.
NOTE: Elm Ridge offers flexible working hours upon approval; however we follow an in-person, onsite work environment.

Examples of Duties
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.Duties are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees the District's project management responsibilities and manages complex projects and programs related to new, and ongoing compliance with, the Texas water code; District MOUs; District facility designs and construction.
• Manages the review and implementation of large and/or construction, engineering, and facilities projects.
• Provides staff assistance to Elm Ridge's General Manager and Board of Directors, and other related groups in formulating policies and programs.
• Assists with other special projects of analytical, strategic planning, and/or organization effectiveness nature for the District.
• Develops policies and programs related to facilities, construction, and maintenance initiatives; prepares ordinances, resolutions, and other documents for Board meetings.
• Works with project stakeholders to facilitate implementation of projects, plans and programs.
• Coordinates with other District departments to help them accomplish their goals and responsibilities.
• Perform special projects at the request of the General Manager or her designee, to include researching, compiling, and analyzing information, preparing reports, identifying alternatives, and making and justifying recommendations.
• Attend and participate in meetings on behalf of the District.
• Regularly attend Elm Ridge WCID board meetings and make presentations before the Board.
• Participates in project definition, scoping, and budget development process for all assigned projects.
• Negotiates, prepares, and coordinates contracts for planning, design, engineering, and construction of various projects.
• Manages applicable vendor agreements.
• Contributes to annual budget planning for the District; reviews and approves invoices; monitors budget requisitions; recommends adjustments as required.
• Develops, monitors, and reports on performance measurements of all projects.
• Develops systems and resolves complex and sensitive problems that may not have a specific department or organization for a point of contact.

Other Important Duties:

• May be required to work some evenings and/or weekends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering or related field, and five (5) to seven (7) years of project management or related (government preferable) experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check and MVR check.
• Must possess valid State of Texas Driver's License

Licenses or Certifications: PMP certification strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of public administration practices and procedures.
• Project management experience; specifically, in construction and/or engineering projects.
• Position requires effective management and oversight skills; communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; negotiating and resolving issues.
• Knowledge of research, analysis, and interpretation of complex and/or sensitive municipal issues.
• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and related equipment, hardware and software to include Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) for the development of various communications, budgets, presentations, graphics, charts and management-level papers/reports and grants.
• Proficiency in use of the English language including the meaning of words and grammar.
• Preferred: Some knowledge of supervisory principles including motivating employees; interviewing; hiring; oversight; and performance evaluation.

Required Skill in:

• Skill in networking and communicating with appointed or elected officials, community, state and national organizations, and the public with diverse cultural, economic, educational, and social backgrounds.
• Skill in planning, organizing, problem-solving and time management.
• Skill in coordinating and prioritizing multiple assignments and projects.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning and implementing District administrative procedures and objectives.
• Skill in diplomatically resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.
• Preferred: Ability to function in a supervisory capacity with regard to organizing, reviewing, training, and evaluating staff performance.

Supplemental Information
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Environmental Factors and Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment and outside field environments.
• Some travel may be required.

Physical Demands: This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed (see chart, below)

(An 'X' = Required to perform essential job functions)

Physical Activities
Physical Activities
Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.
Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.

X

Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.
Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.


X

Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.


X

Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.


X

Standing - for sustained periods of time.
Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word


X

Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Talking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.


X

Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.

X

Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.

X

Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.

X

Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.


X

Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.


X

Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.
Equipment and Tools Utilized: Equipment utilized includes personal computer, cellular phone, copier, calculator, fax machine, other standard office equipment.


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.


Salary / Pay Range

• This position starts at the amount listed in the position heading. Salary may be adjusted based on qualifications.
• 4% Cost of Living Adjustment annually based on acceptable annual performance evaluation.

Holidays
There are ten (10) paid holidays given annually to each employee.

Compensation Time

At the employee's request, the employee may accrue compensation time in-lieu of overtime up to 48 hours

Vacation / Sick Leave (Paid Time Off)
All Elm Ridge WCID at-will employees earn 6.92 personal time off per pay period during years 1-4, 8.46 hours during years 5-9, and 10 hours per pay period upon 10+ years of service with the district.

Insurance
All Elm Ridge WCID at-will employees become eligible for participation in the district insurance programs on the date they are hired.

Medical
The district sponsored health insurance is available to district employees. The district offers two different health insurance plans through Cigna. The district covers 100% off the employee's plan and provides an annual $1000 HSA Medical Account contribution to the employee (based on plan chosen).


Dental
Each employee is provided dental insurance at low cost. Employees' dependents may be added at additional low cost.

Life
Each employee is provided life insurance equal to one year's salary.

Retirement
All Elm Ridge WCID at-will employees are required to be members of the Texas County & District Retirement System. The plan is a 7% employee contribution in which the district matches the employee contribution with a 2 to 1 match. The plan also provides an annual yearly yield of a 7% return. (Five-year vesting, twenty-year retirement).

State Income Tax
There is no state income tax in Texas.

Deferred Compensation
You may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation Program (Mission Square Retirement) to shelter a portion of your gross annual salary from income taxes. The deferred portion will be placed into investment options of the employees choice and may be withdrawn at termination or retirement. The District provides a free $100 per month for each employee to this program.
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest education level?
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Are you PMP-certified?
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How many years of public sector project management experience do you have?
Required Question