SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description:

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Service line/Section: Engineering & Construction / Stormwater
Reporting Location: 1002 Washington Ave
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm*
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform comprehensive stormwater plan reviews and permit evaluations to ensure full compliance with the City of Houston Code of Ordinances, Infrastructure Design Manual (IDM), and other applicable standards.
• Engage directly with customers, citizens, and stakeholders to provide technical guidance on plan submittal, drainage requirements, and regulatory questions.
• Lead and facilitate meetings with applicants, property owners, consultants, and the public as requested, ensuring clarity and alignment on stormwater-related matters.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of stormwater and drainage design standards, including recent requirement updates such as detention modifications.
• Review assigned drainage impact analysis and ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate and respond to inquiries from City departments, consultants, regulatory agencies, contractors, and the public, providing clear and timely resolutions to drainage-related concerns.
• Support technical tasks and provide engineering assistance related to drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, and regulatory implementation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource to junior reviewers.
• Act as a liaison between junior reviewers and external customers.
• Coordinate with Building Code Enforcement and Office of City Engineer for any updates on codes, design manuals, procedures, checklists and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in pre-development meetings and customer advocacy meetings.
• Assist Supervising Engineer and Managing Engineer for any job activities.
• Execute additional duties and assignments as directed to support departmental goals and citywide initiatives.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking and standing. Work is substantially complex and varied, and requires the interpretation of technical and detailed guidelines, policies and procedures in combination. Analytic ability is needed to gather and interpret data where answers can be found only after careful analysis of several facts.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management Position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geo-technical, environmental or a closely related field are required.

Substitutions: A Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of the above experience requirement

Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
None

PREFERENCES

Preference may be given to applicants with experience in stormwater drainage design, plan review and permitting.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 28

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or please call 832.393.6020.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6020. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, with specific instructions, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 12/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$88,148.06 - $106,819.44 Annually