PROJECT MANAGER

City of Houston, TX

$72K — $90K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a related field.
  • 4 years of experience in construction, inspection, design, or a closely related field.
  • Considerable knowledge of design or construction processes is essential.
  • Experience with wastewater collection systems and Consent Decree reporting preferred.
  • Familiarity with GIS data management and dashboard development is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare Consent Decree-related reports and KPIs for various wastewater activities.
  • Process and validate data from multiple platforms to ensure accuracy.
  • Maintain GIS datasets related to sewer lines and manholes.
  • Develop and enhance dashboards and reports using data visualization tools.
  • Coordinate with teams and contractors to resolve data inconsistencies.
  • Respond to inquiries and prepare summaries and presentations on system performance.
  • Support improvements in data workflow and reporting efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability options.
  • Defined contribution pension plan and a 457 deferred compensation plan.
  • 10 days of vacation and 13 city holidays each year.
  • Flexible work schedules and options for hybrid-telework.
  • Professional development opportunities and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Salary: $2,767.00 - $3,482.00 Biweekly
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 39230
Department: Houston Public Works
Division: HW-Wastewater Operations (WWO)
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section: Houston Water

Location: 4545 Groveway Dr, Houston, TX 77087

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


The Project Manager will support wastewater collection system Consent Decree reporting, KPI tracking, and data management for inspection, cleaning, condition assessment, and remediation activities. This position will prepare reports, process and validate supporting data, maintain GIS-based tracking information, and help ensure sewer line and manhole inspection records, work orders, payment records, contractor submittals, dashboards, KPIs, and asset data are accurate, complete, consistent, and auditable. The role requires coordination with internal WWO field teams, Construction Management, GIS, IT, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders to support reliable reporting, project tracking, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Prepare and support Consent Decree-related reports and collection system KPIs for inspection, cleaning, condition assessment, remediation progress, work order completion, contractor performance, and data quality.
  • Process, clean, validate, and reconcile data across Infor IPS, GIS platforms, payment records, dashboards, inspection records, work orders, KPIs, and contractor submittals.
  • Maintain and support GIS-based sewer line and manhole datasets, including asset locations, inspection status, defect information, remediation status, cleaning history, and related mapping updates.
  • Develop, maintain, and improve dashboards, KPI reports, maps, summaries, and tracking tools using platforms such as Power BI, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and related systems.
  • Coordinate with internal WWO field teams, Construction Management, GIS, IT, contractors, and consultants to resolve data gaps, missing records, inconsistent asset information, work order discrepancies, and KPI reporting issues.
  • Respond to data inquiries and prepare summaries, maps, dashboards, presentations, and supporting documentation related to collection system condition assessment, work orders, remediation progress, KPIs, and reporting.
  • Support data workflow improvements, automation, and technology solutions that improve reporting efficiency, GIS data quality, dashboard accuracy, KPI tracking, and collection system management.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations.
This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II 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

Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
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 wastewater collection system analysis, Consent Decree reporting, GIS data management, data processing, dashboard development, KPI tracking, or related public infrastructure data management.

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 25
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:
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or please call 832.395.2972.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-2972. (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.

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
  • 13 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
01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education and experience:
  • High School Diploma/GED and less than 8 years of verifiable experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • High School Diploma/GED and 8 or more years of verifiable experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • Associate's degree and less than 6 years of verifiable experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • Associate's degree and 6 or more years of verifiable experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field with less than 4 years of verifiable experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field with 4 or more years of verifiable experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • Master's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field with less than 4 years of verifiable experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • Master's degree or higher in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field with 4 or more years of verifiable experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required.
  • None of the above

03

Do you have a valid/current driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

04

How many years of experience do you have with wastewater, utility, construction, infrastructure, inspection, rehabilitation, remediation, or condition assessment projects?
  • No experience
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 4 years
  • 5 years or more

05

How many years of experience do you have with GIS, mapping, asset data management, or related spatial data work?
  • No experience
  • 1 - 2 years
  • 3 - 4 years
  • 5 years or more

06

Describe your experience preparing reports, dashboards, KPIs, or data summaries for management, regulatory reporting, or project tracking.
07

Describe your experience working with GIS, work order, inspection, contractor, or spreadsheet data. Include any experience checking data accuracy, finding missing information, or resolving data issues.
08

Describe your experience coordinating with internal teams, field staff, contractors, consultants, IT, GIS, Construction Management, or other stakeholders to resolve project, reporting, or data-related issues.
Required Question

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