TWDB Flood Management Evaluation EngineerProject Manager Engineer II VProject Manager II IV

Job Description

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• Engineer II or Project Manager III: $7,450.00/month – $7,600.00/month
• Engineer III or Project Manager III-S: $7,601.00/month – $8,000.00/month
• Engineer IV or Project Manager IV: $8,001.00/month – $8,400.00/month
• Engineer V: $8,401.00/month – $8,610.00/month
• Project Manager II (E.I.T): $6,100.00/month – $6,400.00/month
• Project Manager III (E.I.T): $6,401.00/month – $7,000.00/month
• Project Manager IV (E.I.T): $7,001.00/month – $7,501.00/month

The Flood Mitigation Evaluation (FME) Department in the Flood Planning (FP) Division of the Office of Planning (OOP) in the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the team who will have the opportunity to work with flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas. The FME program performs studies for smaller and rural communities in Texas as selected by the regional flood planning groups.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, design, and construction of flood risk reduction projects. This position will coordinate and communicate with a variety of communities, project stakeholders, management, and other staff as needed.

Performs moderately complex to advanced engineering or project management work. Manages engineering consultant contracts and oversees project schedules, budgets, change orders, and documents for TWDB‑funded flood control planning projects identified by Regional Flood Planning Groups (RFPGs). Coordinates, guides, tracks, reviews and oversees the Flood Management Evaluations (FME) performed by contractors. Provides training for TWDB staff and applicants on TWDB processes. Works under general to minimal supervision with latitude to use initiative and independent judgment.

Reports to the Manager of the Flood Management Evaluation Department.

• Assist in development and management of professional services contracts, including scopes of work, budgets, RFQs, proposal reviews, contract negotiations, contractor oversight, deliverable reviews, and payment approvals.
• Assist the FME Program Manager in developing new FME program policies and processes, identifying risks and controls for managing and coordinating all FME studies.
• Work with the TWDB Contract department to procure FME contractors.
• Create and update relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of the FME program contracts.
• Coordinate with FME communities and contractors to ensure all TWDB requirements are met.
• Assist with developing and implementing quality control and monitoring efforts related to contractor‑performed studies and overall program implementation.
• Coordinate and serve as liaison between TWDB agency programs, external contractors, regional flood planning groups, and local sponsors.
• Monitor contract and project schedules, contractor and staff work performance, budgets, and related costs to identify potential issues or delays and ensure appropriate use of funds.
• Manage…