Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Houston Public Works is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its Transportation Rehabilitation Team. The successful candidate will support the planning, coordination, and execution of street rehabilitation and roadway improvement projects from pre-construction through completion. The position will assist with the administration of various designs, construction contracts, and projects to ensure delivery within the prescribed scope of work. This role will be working closely with project managers, field supervisors, engineers, subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and public agencies to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract documents and applicable standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination and oversight of work activities by construction personnel, technical professionals, consultants, and other outside agencies to provide support, resolve concerns and attain project completion.
• Assists in developing contractual budgetary controls, managing schedules, and establishing/executing the scope of work.
• Conducts inspections to ensure adherence to contract specifications and requirements.
• Provides timely responses to submittals from construction personnel. Verifies and processes progress payments and negotiates cost of changes to contracts.
• Monitors documentation and processing of information affecting required change orders.
• Prepares and maintains various reports and records on project execution.
• Prepares and evaluates processes and procedures to ensure project goals are achieved. Provides technical solutions to challenges encountered during construction or design activities.
• Driving to and from active projects, design, construction sites, and site meetings.

Working Conditions

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier III Level.

Minimum Requirements

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 No experience is 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

Preferences

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in construction and project management. Applicants who have earned the designation Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). Strong communication skills, decision oriented, problem solving attitude and computer skills will be preferred. **Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: None However, the department may administer a skills assessment test. Safety Impact Position: 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 20 Application Procedures Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you need special services or accommodations View phone number on click.appcast.io. (TTY 7-1-1) If you need login assistance or technical support call View phone number on click.appcast.io. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. EOE Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account