Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 17403
Department: Flood Control District
Opening Date: 10/20/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 6:59 AM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 200
Position DescriptionWhat you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:The District is seeking motivated individuals to serve as the Capital Improvement Projects Department Manager, responsible for overseeing and managing all capital improvement projects (CIP) assigned to the Capital Projects department, including managing assigned staff and outside consultants in the execution of the projects in support of the District's mission to implement flood damage reduction projects.
Essential Functions and Duties:Project & Program Oversight- Oversee the management of all project phases assigned to the department, including hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) studies, right-of-way acquisition, engineering, bid documents, construction contract award, and engineering issues during construction and project close-out.
- Oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of all capital improvement projects assigned to the department.
- Provide guidance on assessing the capacity of resources and management for synchronized project launches.
- Ensure proper and accurate financial reporting of programs and projects within the department.
Risk, Issue Resolution & Performance Management- Develop methods to resolve and minimize the impact of problems on project schedules and budgets.
- Perform periodic personnel reviews and recommend adjustments.
Additional Responsibilities and Duties- Attend department staff meetings, meetings with coordinating departments, vendors, and agencies.
- Attend seminars, conference workshops, re-certification, or other training programs.
- Assume additional responsibilities as required, adapting to the evolving demands, responsibilities, needs, and objectives of the District.
RequirementsEducation:- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum.
Experience:- Eight (8) years of experience in engineering design and maintenance, construction projects, and/or field operations related to public works, hydrology, flood control, and/or urban development.
- Four (4) years of supervisory experience in an office and/or field environment.
- Experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.
Required Licenses:- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Good diagnostic and analytical skills.
- Excellent skills using project management tools and systems.
- Solid knowledge/understanding of federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and standards related to engineering and construction management.
- Can work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel, and external organizations.
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.General InformationPosition Type:Hours:Location:- 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston, TX 77092
Salary:- To be discussed at the interview
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
- Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
- Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
- Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
- Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.
- When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife and flying/walking insects, vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
- Insects, aquatic bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, and vibration or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
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.HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITSHarris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered
only to Harris County employees in
regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in
full-time and select
part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?
- High School or GED diploma
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?
- Civil Engineering
- Other Related Field
- Unrelated Field
- N/A; No Degree
03
Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.
04
Are you a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas?
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Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in engineering design and maintenance, construction projects, and/or field operations related to public works, hydrology, flood control, and/or urban development?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
- Less than eight (8) years
- Eight (8) years but less than nine (9) years
- Nine (9) years but less than ten (10) years
- Ten (10) years or more
- I do not have this experience
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Please provide details about your verifiable experience in engineering design and maintenance, construction projects, and/or field operations related to public works, hydrology, flood control, and/or urban development.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
07
Which of the following best describes your verifiable supervisory experience in an office and/or field environment?(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)
- Less than four (4) years
- Four (4) years but less than five (5) years
- Five (5) years but less than six (6) years
- Six (6) years or more
- I do not have this experience
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Please provide details about your verifiable supervisory experience in an office and/or field environment.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
09
Do you have experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies?
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Please provide details about your verifiable experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume"(To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.
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This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire)Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
- Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License
- Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date
- No, I'm not interested
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