Construction Project Manager

About Harris County Flood Control District

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the Construction Project Manager role, implementing the construction phase of the District’s Capital Improvement and Maintenance Projects, including the administration of professional service contracts for material testing and construction consultants.

• Ensure quality assurance/quality control of the documentation provided with the contractor’s pay estimates.
• Review material testing reports and invoices and recommend action as a result of failing tests.
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control of construction projects.

• Assist in the review and evaluation of the contractor’s cross‑sections and measured quantities.
• Investigate and evaluate slope failures and earthen repairs in the field.
• Review progress reports, recommendations, notifications, confirmations, and other documents relating to construction projects prepared by field inspection personnel.
• Review projects prior to completion of plans and specifications to provide constructability evaluation.
• Provide technical advice on specifications and construction management issues.

• Direct and/or assist field inspection personnel, including resolving conflicts and/or problems.
• Assist in assigning field inspection personnel to construction projects and other tasks as needed.
• Liaise with contractors, representatives, property owners, and other parties involved with construction projects.

• Attend pre‑bid conferences and conduct pre‑construction and progress meetings.
• Process Development and Documentation Standards
• Assist in setting procedures and creating forms for inspection documentation to ensure consistency.
• Assist in developing processes and procedures in the Division to ensure consistency among inspectors.

• Attend department staff meetings, meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
• Attend seminars, conference workshops, re‑certification, or other training programs.
• Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the District’s evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum.

• Five (5) years of verifiable experience that includes any combination of engineering planning, design, and construction management.
• Requires experience with stormwater drainage design and construction.
• Prior experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Bluebeam (preferred).

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License
• Professional Engineer Registration (State of Texas)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read all types of maps and drawings, especially civil construction plans.
• Knowledge/understanding of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
• Can work independently with limited supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office…