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Project Manager (TDO)

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City of Houston

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Houston

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or related field, 4 years of relevant experience, and a valid Texas driver’s license. Education may be substituted with equivalent experience.
  • You will oversee inspections, review plans and contractor submissions, resolve issues, manage contracts, attend meetings, prepare reports, and serve as a liaison with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Physical Sciences or a closely related field.
  • Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
  • A valid Texas driver’s license and compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Responsibilities

  • Oversees the inspection activities and personnel to review and evaluate contractors' compliance on various construction and design project plans and specifications.
  • Reviews preliminary plans and evaluates future plans for construction.
  • Reviews contractor submittals.
  • Resolves construction and design issues.
  • Attends pre-bid, pre-construction, and various project meetings.
  • Prepares and reviews various reports and records.
  • Provides management of multiple construction and design contracts of various sizes.
  • Serves as liaison between City personnel and contractors, consultants or testing laboratories.
  • Reviews, approves and tracks consultant or testing laboratory estimates.
  • May develop standard protocol for environmental and geotechnical investigations.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Project Manager (TDO)?

The primary role of the Project Manager (TDO) is to oversee inspection activities and personnel to ensure contractors' compliance with various construction and design project plans and specifications.

What are the minimum educational requirements for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Physical Sciences, or a closely related field is required.

How much experience is necessary to apply for the Project Manager (TDO) position?

A minimum of four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geotechnical, environmental, or a closely related field is required.

Is there an option to substitute professional experience for educational requirements?

Yes, directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

What are the working hours for the Project Manager (TDO) position?

The working hours are Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, although these hours are subject to change.

What is the salary grade for this position?

The pay grade for this position is 25.

Are there any specific licenses required for this role?

Yes, a valid Texas driver’s license is required, along with compliance with the City of Houston’s policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Is this position subject to random drug testing?

Yes, this position is a safety impact position and is subject to random drug testing.

How should applicants submit their applications?

Applications must be submitted online at www.houstontx.gov during the active posting period.

Is there a preference for veteran applicants for this position?

Yes, preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants who possess the necessary qualifications for the duties involved in the position.

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