Salary: $78,832.00 - $118,268.80 Annually
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Engineering & Construction Service
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the management and delivery of multiple complex infrastructure projects from conception to completion by defining the project scope, setting the schedule, allocating resources and providing technical support to a team of professional staff members. The PM is expected to be the subject matter expert on all aspects of the project and to supervise the project lifecycle throughout its various stages to achieve a successful project delivery. The PM is expected to manage the project scope, cost, schedule, and mitigate risks and ensures every team member contributes to the project delivery process. The PM is solely responsible for the accuracy and updating of project schedules and project monthly reports. Responsible for coordination and communication with all appropriate project stakeholders, team members and leadership ensuring that quality deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees the planning and execution of feasibility studies; preliminary engineering design; alternative analysis; risk analysis; cost estimation; environmental clearance and long term mitigation obligations; final design; right-of-way acquisition; utility relocation; construction management; and management of contractual agreements.
• Manages and is responsible for project scope, cost, and schedule from conceptional design to construction completion and ensures project delivery is on-time and within budget.
• Provides direction and management of the day-to-day operational activities for all team members including overseeing consultants and/or contractors to keep all activities on track and moving forward. Responsible for the accuracy and updating of project schedules and project monthly reports.
• Responsible for coordination and communication with all appropriate project stakeholders, team members and leadership ensuring that quality deliverables and milestones are met on time and within budget.
• Manages the established goals of assigned projects from conceptional design to construction completion by defining the project scope, setting the schedule, allocating resources and providing technical support to a team of professional staff members.
• Develops and implements strategies in partnership with project team to ensure projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame, per project scope funding parameters and minimizing risks to project delivery.
• Develops and implements strategies related to design, management, construction, and delivery of projects; directs the preparation and maintenance of project schedules, budgets, and quality control objectives.
• Coordinates and communicates with the project team to discuss project updates, risk management best practices, and solutions to minimize the impact of problems on the project scope, schedule and budget expectations. Conducts project site visits to monitor project and ensure compliance.
• Manages and is responsible for the delivery of design, PS&E plan set production and construction delivery of transportation projects including roadway, bridge and pedestrian facilities.

Other Duties
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar curriculum from ABET accredited college or university.
• Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas, or ability to obtain a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) within six (6) months of hire.
• A valid Texas driver's license and good driving record.
• Experience that includes any combination of engineering planning, design, and construction management of projects involving roadway and bridge design.
• Project Manager I - less than three (3) years of experience
• Project Manager II - three (3) years' of experience
• Project Manager III - five (5) years' of experience
• Project Manager IV - seven (7) years' of experience
• Project Manager V - ten (10) years' of experience
• Preferred: Project Management Certification(s) such as CAPM, PMP, PgMP or other related project management certifications

Knowlege, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge and understanding of civil transportation infrastructure design, roadway/bridge design, drainage, and construction standards and practices.
• Strong skills using project management tools and systems, including but not limited to scheduling software, Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office MS 365, Bluebeam and Adobe Acrobat.
• Familiar with roadway design and CADD software applications and processes.
• Familiar with collaborative working environments such as Microsoft Teams and Sharepoint.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, the public, industry, and governmental representatives.
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide others, build effective and cohesive teams toward the accomplishment of agency and division goals.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, train, support, assign and evaluate the work of subordinate managers.
• Ability to handle confidential materials with considerable personal tact and initiative.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to safely and efficiently move around all parts of a construction site including excavations and heights.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowlege, and skills must be documented on your job application. You must attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualification.
General Information

Position Type and Typical Hours

This is a full-time position. Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department. May occasionally have to work nights and weekends. During inclement weather events, shift work may be required, including potentially overnight.

Work Environment

Work is mainly conducted indoors (both office and job trailer). However, the job may require time outside on construction project sites in all weather conditions. Exposure to extreme temperatures (high and low), noise, and high-speed traffic. May be exposed to other hazards during inclement weather or maintenance emergency response activities. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports To Position: May report to a Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Manager or Lead
• Supervises Positions: May supervise two to six personnel

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 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
• Retirement pension (TCDRS)
• 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 possess a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a similar curriculum from an ABET-accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following best describes your Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure status?

• I am currently licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas.
• I am licensed as a P.E. in another state and am able to obtain Texas P.E. licensure within six (6) months of hire.
• I am eligible and able to obtain Texas P.E. licensure within six (6) months of hire.
• None of the above.

03

Do you possess a valid Texas driver's license and a good driving record?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of professional experience do you have in engineering planning, design, and/or construction management involving roadway and bridge design projects?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7 - 9 years
• 10 or more years
• None

05

Which of the following project management certifications do you currently possess? (Select all that apply.)

• Certified associate in project management (CAPM)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Program Management Professional (PgMP)
• Other related project management certification
• None of the above

06

I have reviewed the job posting and understand the essential duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. I acknowledge that I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation."

• Yes
• No

07

Do you currently require sponsorship, or will you require sponsorship in the future, to legally work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

08

I acknowledge and understand that toll violation records may be reviewed as part of the employment screening and selection process.

• Yes
• No

Required Question