Assistant Director, Project Management

Position Description

The Assistant Director of Project Management reports to the Deputy Director, Capital Projects and Infrastructure (CPI).The Assistant Director (AD) of Project Management is responsible for the direction and leadership of the HCTRA project managers (PM) so that the delivery of multiple complex engineering and infrastructure projects from conception to completion is successful. The AD is expected to guide and oversee HCTRA PM's on all aspects of projects and leads the supervision of the project lifecycle throughout its various stages to achieve a successful project delivery. The AD is expected to oversee the management of the project scope, cost, schedule, and lead the HCTRA PM's as they mitigate risks and ensure every team member contributes to the project delivery process. The AD assists in developing and facilitating the implementation of plans and goals for the division, and assists in budget forecasting for current and future capital projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the Project Managers that are charged with the planning and execution of feasibility studies; preliminary engineering design; alternative analysis; risk analysis; cost estimation; environmental clearance and long term mitigation obligations; final design; right-of-way acquisition; utility relocation; construction management; and management of contractual agreements. Guides and oversees HCTRA PM's on all aspects of projects and leads the supervision of the project lifecycle throughout its various stages to achieve a successful project delivery. Oversees Project Managers that are responsible for project scope, cost, and schedule from conceptional design to construction completion and ensures project delivery is on-time and within budget. Provides direction, guidance, and management of the day-to-day operational activities for all team members including overseeing consultants and/or contractors to keep all activities on track and moving forward. Provides guidance and direction on all aspects of project delivery.

• Oversees the coordination and communication with all appropriate project stakeholders, team members and leadership ensuring that quality deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget. Assists Executive Leadership in developing and facilitating the implementation of plans and goals for the division, and assists in budget forecasting for current and future capital projects. Leads the PM's that manage the established goals of assigned projects from conceptional design to construction completion by defining the project scope, setting the schedule, allocating resources and providing technical support to a team of professional staff members.

• Directs efforts for documenting requirements, project planning, facilitating design meetings, managing risk, tracking progress, updating status, facilitating resource allocation, coordinating transition to production, and managing project closure. Guides the development and implementation of strategies related to design, management, construction, and delivery of projects; Guides in the direction of the preparation and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and quality control objectives.

• Leads in the development and implementation strategies in partnership with project managers to ensure projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame, per project scope funding parameters and minimizing risks to project delivery. Coordinates and communicates with HCTRA Project Managers to discuss project updates, risk management best practices, and solutions to minimize the impact of problems on the project scope, schedule and budget expectations. Oversees the delivery of design, PS&E plan set production and construction delivery of transportation projects including roadway, bridge and pedestrian facilities.

Other Duties:

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or similar and 5 years in the job offered or related experience, including personnel management, and/or combination of engineering planning, design, and construction management of projects involving roadway and bridge design.
• Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Note: These qualifications are preferred, not required.

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of civil transportation infrastructure design, roadway/bridge design, drainage, and construction standards and practices.
• Strong skills using project management tools and systems, including but not limited to scheduling software, Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office MS 365, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiar with roadway design and CADD software applications and processes.
• Familiar with collaborative working environments such as Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, the public, industry, and governmental representatives.
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others, build effective and cohesive teams toward the accomplishment of agency and division goals.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, train, support, assign and evaluate the work of subordinate managers.
• Ability to handle confidential materials with considerable personal tact and initiative.

**NOTE:**Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours Work:

• This is a full-time position.
• Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday,
• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.
• May occasionally have to work nights and weekends.
• During inclement weather events, shift work may be required, including potentially overnight.

Work Environment:

Work is mainly conducted indoors (both office and job trailer). However, the job may require time outside on construction project sites in all weather conditions. Exposure to extreme temperatures (high and low), noise, and high-speed traffic. May be exposed to other hazards during inclement weather or maintenance emergency response activities. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Reporting Relations:

• Reports to Position: Deputy Director, Capital Projects and Infrastructure
• Supervises Positions: HCTRA Project Managers

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email: [email protected]

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.

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular(full-time) positions:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service. Accrual rates increase based on years of service.
• 10 county holidays plus one (1) floating holiday
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: https://benefitsathctx.com/