Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Project Manager supports the Executive Director and Assistant Director in the planning, coordination, implementation, and management of economic development programs and projects for the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC). This position performs advanced professional work involving significant discretion, judgment, and confidentiality. The Project Manager oversees multiple concurrent initiatives, manages consultants and project partners, prepares recommendations for leadership and the Board, and represents TEDC in mid-level interactions with businesses, developers, public agencies, and elected officials.

Receives general supervision from the Executive Director and Assistant Director. May provide functional or project-based direction to consultants, interns, or support staff.

• Serve as project manager for assigned economic development initiatives including the Business Improvement Grant Program, the Old Town Façade Improvement Grant Program and the New Business Rental Incentive Program, and oversee special projects, as assigned.
• Facilitate Business Retention and Expansion Committee meetings.
• Provide strategic project support to the Executive Director, including project status reporting, risk identification, schedule, and budget tracking, and recommendations to support informed decision‑making.
• Manage Muni Code functions for TEDC Board Meetings including agenda preparation, agenda creation, publishing, and all necessary legal notices.
• Prepare and manage all Muni Code uploads and deadlines for TEDC items for Tomball City Council meetings.
• Help develop and manage programs and initiatives to attract, retain, and expand a diversified mix of businesses and public/private partnerships that enhance the City of Tomball’s business atmosphere, tax base, and livability.
• Lead and manage complex economic development projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational strategic goals, schedules, budgets, and performance expectations.
• Collect data and information to respond to Requests for Information (RFI’s) and Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) from local and state agencies.
• Oversee consultant and professional services contracts, including procurement support, scope development, contract administration, performance monitoring, and coordination of deliverables to support the Executive Director in project execution.
• Assist with developer outreach and engagement, including meeting coordination, follow‑up, and preparation of project information.
• Respond to and resolve sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
• Conduct research and data analysis to identify trends, support business recruitment and track market conditions.
• Conduct research to assist with site selection for use in reports, presentations, etc.
• Coordinate with City departments, regional partners, consultants, brokers, and developers.
• Prepare formal correspondence, informational reports, presentations, agenda materials, and briefing documents.
• Assist with business recruitment, incentive analysis, site visits, and presentations.
• Assist with marketing, outreach, and representation at meetings and events.
• Assist with preparing annual budgets, annual reporting, and Board support.
• Attend staff, board, and committee meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications

• Status: FULL‑TIME/ EXEMPT
• Compensation Type: SALARY
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree (Related Field) required
• Experience:
  
  Five to seven years related work experience is required
• Licensing:
  Driver's License required

• Principles and practices of project management, planning, and implementation.
• Economic development programs, incentives, and business development processes.
• Basic principles of commercial real estate development and site development.
• Municipal government procedures, policies, and regulatory processes affecting development projects.
• Budget preparation, financial tracking, and cost management for projects and initiatives.
• Contract administration and…