CIP Project Manager/Project Engineer - Capital Projects

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time CIP Project Manager/Project Engineer to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Engineering and Public Works department within our Capital Improvement Projects division. Are you results-driven? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment that is customer-facing? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The CIP Project Manager/Project Engineer earns a competitive salary of $76,771.76-$97,883.99/per year based on experience and qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND

Pearland is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked among the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer, including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CIP PROJECT MANAGER/PROJECT ENGINEER

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates review of plans and specs for design of capital projects; facilitates design kick-off and review through PER/30% phase, 60%, 90%, and 100% plans.
• Develops project scope, cost, schedule, and budget estimates; monitors personnel and consultants to accomplish work.
• Performs project planning, developing a project charter, determining impact of adjacent projects, documentation of existing problems, handles community complaints, superordinate agency requirements and studies to develop high level scope, budget, schedule and risk assessment.
• Directs all aspects of construction, including oversight of consultants, surveyors, test labs, contractors, CM/CIs, and administrative staff; conducts preconstruction conference and progress meetings; conducts site visits and resolves field issues.
• Manages design process, ensures work deliverables of technical professionals meet schedule and deliverable milestones; secures project right of way during design phase.
• Applies engineering principles in review of plans and specifications for capital projects; makes recommendations for revisions.
• Drafts regular project updates to city manager, council, and public.
• Recommends selection and coordinates work of contractors; monitors and controls project schedule, budget, consultants and contractors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Two to five (2-5) years in Municipal Government and/or working with federal, state, and local agencies is preferred.
• Experience performing quality control on the project from inception through completions to maintain project integrity.
• Ability to simultaneously work, using an organized and detailed methodology, on multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritize a challenging workload in a fast-paced high energy environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, review and evaluate performance of consulting engineers, contractors, and others involved in CIP and non-CIP projects.
• Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality project with little or no supervision.
• Ability to assess and analyze project risks, identify mitigation options, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to achieve specified project goals and objectives independently and as part of a team, assuming direct accountability for the assigned work.
• Experience with reading and interpreting plans and construction specifications.
• Experience evaluating contract agreements.
• Municipal engineering or public works experience.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills.
• BS/BA Degree from an accredited college or university and minimum two to five (2-5) years of related experience in construction, engineering or infrastructure project management is required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required, or the ability to obtain within two (2) years of hire date.