Engineering Project Manager

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16762
Department: Commissioner Precinct 4
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 100


Position Description
Position Description:

Are you looking for a change of pace in your career? Harris County Precinct 4 is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Project Manager within our Engineering and Construction team. In this diverse and fast paced role, the primary focus of the successful candidate will be Precinct's representative overall responsible individual in the design and construction of complex horizontal infrastructure projects including road and bridge widening and construction, operational traffic improvements, neighborhood level drainage improvements.
Projects are delivered in close collaboration with the Harris County Office of the County Engineer, the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD), external engineering consultants and construction contractors, and other Precinct 4 teams including Planning and Communications. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the project team and Precinct 4 leadership to address and resolve design and construction issues that may arise. Addressing project-related issues raised by constituents in an emphatic and customer-focused manner is a critical skill.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the Precinct's representative on various road and bridge widening and construction, operational traffic improvements, and neighborhood level drainage improvement projects through the scoping, study, design, bid, and construction phases.
• Work closely with Harris County Office of County Engineer and external consultants to monitor and review assigned projects to confirm compliance with approved scopes, budget and schedules.
• Collaboratively work with the project team to resolve design and construction issues which arise during the project.
• Review design deliverables for compliance with Precinct goals and objectives.
• Report on project status to Precinct 4 leadership on an ongoing basis.
• Respond to inquiries from constituents, senior staff and elected officials as required.
• Prepare financial documentation and updates, work with Precinct 4 Finance team to determine project cash flows on a current and pro forma basis.
• Communicate with constituents and other members of the public to resolve complaints and issues resulting from construction projects.
• Perform other duties and take on responsibilities that may be added or revised.

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:

• Associate's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field.

Licensure:

• Valid Texas driver's license upon hire and a good driving record.

Experience:

• Five (5) or more years of project management experience in the design and/or construction of commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings; horizontal infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utility installations; industrial site development; or any combination of these.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding the full project life cycle from inception through construction.
• In depth knowledge and comprehension of industry standard Project Management processes and procedures with experience in its practical application.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to mediate between parties with differing or contradictory opinions on achieving a resolution.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Able to effectively communicate technical concepts and issues to non-technical individuals.
• Ability to identify and resolve various design and construction issues.
• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently and/or with limited supervision.
• Possesses excellent organizational skills.
• Adept in working with changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences
Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or related field.

Certifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Registered Architect licensure.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certification.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification.

Experience:

• Eight (8) or more years of project management experience in the design and/or construction of road, bridge, and/or vertical infrastructure directly for or on behalf of a governmental entity in the State of Texas.

General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Hours may vary based on business needs, including attendance at public meetings and other industry events outside of normal working hours.
• Additional hours may be requested during emergency events, including providing coverage on a twelve (12) hour on-call shift basis.

Work Environment:

• This job operates primarily in an indoor office setting, however field visits to active and non-active construction sites, as well as various public facilities, are to be expected on a periodic basis.
• This job requires regular travel within the limits of Harris County, either within personal or County owned vehicles.

Physical Demands:

• Potential physical demands of this role include sitting for extended periods, walking in an outdoor setting for a distance greater than one (1) mile on uneven surfaces, standing for extended periods of time at various community meetings and events, and driving a vehicle through varying traffic conditions for extended periods of time.
• During emergency situations, physical demands may also include the ability to work in inclement weather and lifting and/or moving objects up to twenty (20) pounds in weight.

Location:

• 3131 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098

Working at Harris County Precinct 4:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
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?

• Architecture
• Construction Management
• Planning
• Engineering
• 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 project management experience in the design and/or construction of commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings; horizontal infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utility installations; industrial site development; or any combination of these?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
• Six (6) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years but less than eight (8) years
• Eight (8) years or more
• I do not have this experience

05


Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience working in project management in the design and/or construction of commercial, industrial, or institutional buildings; horizontal infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and utility installations; industrial site development; or any combination of these. 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 professional certifications do you currently hold?Select all that apply:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) certification
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Registered Architect licensure
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
• N/A; None of the above

07


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

08


This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
• Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
• No, I do not have a Valid Driver's License

Required Question