Senior Project Manager - Mep - Vertical Project Delivery

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 12437
Department: Engineering Department
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date: 3/28/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Harris County Engineering Department (HCED) is one of the premier engineering departments in the country, providing Engineering and Architecture compliance and Project Delivery to over 4.7 million residents.
The Senior Project Manager within HCED is the primary subject matter expert in their field of expertise and Project Delivery within HCED. Their duties primarily consist of leading the Project Delivery team in achieving project goals and objectives through managing resources, facilitating project solutions, identifying, and mitigating risk, and promoting team cohesion. This includes assisting with consultant procurement and managing internal and external resources through all phases of the project lifecycle from programming through closeout. The Senior Project Manager will ensure that quality assurance regulation compliance, utility deconfliction, and permitting is properly executed during all project phases. They will often train and assist Project Managers with their communications to the clients, in-house professionals, and external resources, often leading briefings to county leadership. They will utilize their credentials and expertise as needed on the projects. Senior Project Manager's also act as the premier liaison and representative for HCED within their industry, often representing HCED within professional organizations and at professional conventions and building upon best practices within their fields.
The Senior Project Manager- MEP Professional will oversee a very robust portfolio of MEP projects. Working with staff of consultant and in-house resources they'll deliver projects ranging from high rise chillers and generators to VRF systems, to central plant distribution systems, and many more larger and smaller projects. Ability to work with multiple vendors and contract types to deliver timely, long lasting, maintainable projects is a must within this position.
Harris County has one of the best work-life balance schedules in industry, as well as some of the best benefits programs available. This includes exceptional health and life insurance, one of the best pension plans in the Country, the Public Service 'Student' Loan Forgiveness Program, as well as our Professional Licensure Training Program which offers reimbursements for Certifications, Licenses, and related Training.
JOB DUTIES:

• Assists with the Management and Training of the Team in achieving program goals and objectives through teaching, coaching, mentoring junior staff, resource management, facilitating project solutions, and promoting team cohesion by encouraging a positive, working team atmosphere.
• Provide leadership, responsibility, and accountability to the Project Delivery team in coordination with the direction of
• Team Lead and Division leadership for the effective and efficient management of assigned capital improvement projects.
• Learn, use, and work with staff to promote project controls, tracking, and enhanced reporting using Program Management Software (i.e., eBuilder), which includes advancing projects from planning to design, construction to occupancy and managing project scopes, costs, schedules, and documents within the software itself.
• Have a solid working knowledge of the team project portfolio in order to serve as a backup to other Project Managers, Team Leads and Division leadership.
• Monitor and interact with staff and project teams to balance workload between available resources, identify deficiencies, and initiate solutions.
• Negotiate design fees and verify that the fees are commensurate with the scope of services.
• Manage, coordinate, and synchronize consultant and other related subject matter experts in the preparation of programming and construction documents. This includes developing scopes, goals, and deliverables to ensure client needs and project limitations are captured in the contract documents and design efforts.
• Identify the client/user group's needs (the design program) and have an understanding of the project budget and schedule requirements.
• Proactively identify and address critical schedule, budget or performance issues with team members and engage management as necessary to resolve issues and mitigate risks before impacting project expectations.
• Conduct the full range of supervisory duties for assigned Project Managers to include (but not limited to): workplace safety, training and development, performance management, staffing, policies and procedures, and balancing workload.
• Assist in disaster recovery efforts as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

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
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.
Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited school.

Experience:

• Minimum of (8) Eight years of proven experience managing Vertical Projects; candidates should submit a list of projects and/or portfolio of representative work when applying.
• Licensed by Texas Board of Professional Engineers or ability to transfer license within 6mo of arriving in Texas.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Proven ability to lead negotiations with consultants, other agencies and stakeholders to procure resources and formalize cooperative relationships that achieve project goals.
• Knowledge of building products, systems, and construction details.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations.
• Excellent drawing skills and proficiency with computer aided design.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction plans, estimates and specifications.
• Works well in a team environment and demonstrates strong leadership skills.
• Ability to exercise flexibility in accommodating shifting priorities, demands, and schedules.
• Valid driver's license (Texas upon hire), a good driving record and, the ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as needed to accomplish tasks and projects.

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

• Hold an advanced degree in architecture from an accredited university.

Experience:

• Commercial construction experience in the field
• Familiar with City of Houston, Harris County, Texas Department of Licensing and regulation, and federal agency/jurisdiction review.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• LEED-AP
• PMP

General Information

• Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, normally, but also subject to early morning, evening, weekend, emergency, and holiday work.

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.
BENEFITS
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

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
  • Flexible schedules (varies by department)
    • 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:
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from ABET accredited school?

• Yes
• No

02
How many years of experience in managing Vertical Projects do you have?

• 8 years or more
• 5-7 years
• 2-4 years
• less than 2 years
• None of the above

03
This position requires possession of License by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. Do you currently have this License?

• Yes, am currently licensed in Texas.
• Yes, am currently licensed and I will be able to transfer the license within 6mo of arriving in Texas.
• None of the above.

04
Do you have experience in interpreting construction documents like plans, estimates, and specifications?

• Yes
• No

05
Are you experienced in managing Project Delivery, with a solid understanding of building systems, building codes and regulations?

• Yes
• No

06
Do have a valid driver's license (Texas upon hire) with a good driving record and ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as needed?

• Yes
• No

07
Please provide a list of projects and/or a portfolio showcasing representative work you have completed in your previous positions.
Required Question