Director, Capital Projects- Infrastructure

Position Description

The Capital Projects Director is responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and oversight of the activities and operations of the Capital Projects Infrastructure Division of the Engineering Department, tasks include are but not limited to design, construction, inspection, ROW coordination, permitting, contract negotiation and communication. The Capital Projects Infrastructure Division focuses on projects ranging from the design and construction of roads, bridges, parks, trails, and bicycle paths. The Director manages and oversees the identification and implementation of metrics to track division performance and makes recommendations on areas to sustain and improve. This director reports to the Assistant County Engineer, oversees multiple teams of engineers, landscape architects, engineers-in-training, computer aided designers, project managers, inspectors, constructability technicians, and consultants working on projects across all fields. The Director leads and supervises the Capital Projects Infrastructure Division, while maintaining effective communication with executive staff and positive client relationships.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in managing the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for each assigned service area; establishes, within County policy, appropriate service, and staffing levels and allocates resources accordingly
• Assists in coordinating departmental activities with other departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the Assistant County Engineer, County Engineer, and elected officials and assists in preparing and presenting staff reports and other necessary communications
• Develops administrative and operational plans in conjunction with other department directors and managers in order to accomplish project completion as efficiently as possible
• Formulates overall Capital Projects implementation strategy
• Resolves design and construction related conflicts and disputes
• Prepares commissioners court agenda items (ie; proposal acceptance, services contracts, additional fees, construction contract award, field alterations, additional construction funds, railroad and State Highway agreements)
• Work with management to develop and implement on-job trainings and assist with the coaching and mentoring of team leads and junior staff
• Assist clients and staff with all phases of project delivery, as needed, from negotiation and initiation through warranty phase
• Teach, coach and mentor team leaders to ensure deliverable meet client preferences, Engineer Department standards, regulatory compliance, and permitting requirements
• Assist team leads with troubleshooting across any conflicting requirements and regulations as needed
• Assist project managers and team leads on negotiations, and risk management best practices to set and achieve scope, schedule, and budget expectations
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with management, Harris County elected officials and representatives, external agencies, and with the public as necessary
• Prepares and submits funding needs and reports on the status of funds
• Assist with recovery efforts following local disasters
• Adapt to emergency or high priority situations as needed

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email

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This position is subject to a criminal history check.

Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited university in the field of engineering

Licensure:

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or be able to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of employment
• A valid Texas driver’s license is required and ability to drive a County vehicle to various job sites as necessary

Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in engineering management, design management, or program management
• Must have assisted with leading a multi-team professional organization

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):

• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and the ability to deal tactfully with a diverse group of people in a professional manner in a complex organization
• Ability to read, comprehend, design, sign and seal construction documents and engineering studies
• Experience with project management software
• Equivalent military experience in related field is acceptable

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.

Preferences

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience coordinating with regional agencies (e.g. COH, TxDOT, etc.)
• Experience with working with Local, State and Federal Agencies and Funding

General Information

Location:

• 1111 Fannin, Houston, Texas

Work Hours/Shift:

• 8am-5pm / M-F
• May include nights and weekend work

Salary:

• $150,000 – $170,000, Annual
• Commensurate with experience
• Based on 26 pay periods

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