SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER/TDO - City of Houston

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Section: Storm Water Operations/TDO
Reporting Location: 611 Walker 
Workdays & Hours: M - F, 8 am - 5 pm*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Plans, prepares and advertises construction contracts for drainage improvement projects. Prepares for and conducts pre-bid meetings; receive and review bids and prepares bid tabulations for recommendation of award.  
Prepares correspondence and appropriate documents pertaining to Request for Council Action for the award of Design and Construction Contracts for Council approval.
Manages construction contracts and coordinates with various stakeholders and consultants to handle and resolve field issues.  
Prepares, reviews and routes for approval contractor’s monthly pay estimates.
Disseminates, communicates, and responds to critical information in a timely manner.  Investigates issues/ potential problems and prepares suggestions/solutions when appropriate.  
Processes and tracks consultants’ and contractors’ invoices.  
Assists with the response to inquiries from City and public.
Provides assistant with special assignments and support as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There are occasional discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve occasional exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions.  The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces.  Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.  
 
This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier 2 Level.