Construction Project Manager - Harris County

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.  

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Construction Project Manager.

Responsible for implementing the construction phase of the District’s Capital Improvement and Maintenance Projects, including administration of professional service contracts for material testing and construction consultants. 

 

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Ensure quality assurance/quality control of the documentation provided with contractor’s pay estimates.
• Assist in review and evaluation of 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 material testing reports and invoices and recommend action as a result of failing tests.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and conduct pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Review projects prior to completion of plans and specifications to provide constructability evaluation.
• Liaise with contractors, representatives, property owners, and other parties involved with construction projects.
• Direct and/or assist field inspection personnel, including resolving conflicts and/or problems.
• Assist in setting procedures and creating forms for inspection documentation to ensure consistency.
• Assist in assigning field inspection personnel to construction projects and other tasks as needed.
• Provide technical advice on specifications and construction management issues.
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control of construction projects.
• Assist in developing processes and procedures in the Division to ensure consistency among inspectors.
• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs. 

 

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
 
 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.