Facilities Project Manager

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16933
Department: Commissioner Precinct 1
Division: Facility Management
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 200


Position Description
About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county's government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.
With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One's multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races. Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct's territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office Mission Precinct One:

Commissioner Rodney Ellis' Office, is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:

• Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.
• Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.
• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare
• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.
• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century
• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.
• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

Job Summary:

The Facilities Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing facilities maintenance and improvement projects across the organization. This role requires strong skills in project reporting, documentation, analytics, and the use of project management software and automation tools.
The Facilities Project Manager ensures that all projects are accurately tracked, updated, and reflected in dashboards and reporting systems. The position reports directly to the Facilities Superintendent and plays a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, ensuring project transparency, and supporting data driven decision making within the Facilities Division.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate facilities maintenance and capital improvement projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation using project management software and Microsoft Office tools.
• Track project progress, milestones, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring timely updates and accurate reporting.
• Build and maintain dashboards, automated workflows, and reporting tools using Power Automate, Power BI, and Excel-based analytics.
• Prepare professional project reports, presentations, and documentation using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to support project execution and resolve operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain organized project records, documentation, and audit-ready files.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing project data and identifying opportunities for process optimization.
• Assist the Facilities Superintendent with strategic planning, workload forecasting, and resource allocation.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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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.

Requirements
Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in facilities project management, maintenance coordination, or related operational project roles.
• Experience using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com).
• Hands-on experience with data analytics, dashboard creation, and workflow automation (Power BI, Power Automate, or similar tools).
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced functions preferred), Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• Background in facilities operations, building systems, or maintenance environments is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of facilities maintenance processes, building systems, and project lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, documentation standards, and reporting practices.
• Familiarity with data analytics, automation tools, and dashboard development.
• Skills
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• High proficiency with project management software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to create clear, compelling reports and dashboards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to translate complex project data into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and external partners.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and proactively address project risks.
• Ability to maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation and reporting systems.

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences

• Certifications such as PMP, CAPM, FMP, CMMS-related certifications, or Microsoft Power Platform certifications.

General Information
Location:

• The location of this role is 7901 El Rio, Houston, TX 77054.

Hours:

• Participates in a rotating on-call schedule and responds to field service requests as required.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Exposure to various and extreme weather conditions, temperature variations and loud noises may be encountered.

Physical Demands:

• This is a physically active position which requires exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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.

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01


Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02


If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Facilities Management
• Construction Management
• Engineering
• Business Administration
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03


Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04


Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in facilities project management, maintenance coordination, or related operational project roles?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years
• Two (2) years but less than three (3) years
• Three (3) years but less than four (4) years
• Four (4) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05


Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in facilities project management, maintenance coordination, or related operational project roles. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience ( Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" ) If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
06


Which of the following do you have experience with? Select all that apply:

• Experience using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Monday.com).
• Hands-on experience with data analytics, dashboard creation, and workflow automation (Power BI, Power Automate, or similar tools).
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and cross-functional project teams.
• N/A; None of the above

07


Which of the following professional certifications do you currently have?Select all that apply:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• CMMS-related certifications
• Microsoft Power Platform certifications.
• N/A; None of the above

08


Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions:

Advanced:
A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Intermediate:
A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons.

Basic:
A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it.

Entry Level:
A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

• Advanced
• Intermediate
• Basic
• Entry Level
• Not proficient

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