Senior Project Manager of Transportation

About the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races.Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents. 

The Mission of the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis:
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Office is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. Key Areas of focus for our organization include, but are not limited to:

• Advancing more effective, fair and equitable criminal justice system.

• Furthering economic justice, equity, and opportunity for all Harris County residents, especially those often and historically left behind by government programs.

• Ensuring equitable outcomes in health and access to quality, affordable healthcare

• Fighting for environmental and climate justice that keeps all communities safe and healthy.

• Equitably investing in developing and maintaining resilient infrastructure and transportation for the 21st century

• Building and defending voting rights and a democracy that ensures equitable representation.

• Progressing equity and social and racial justice as common threads through all areas of public policy and public service.

What you will do at Precinct One:

The Office of Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is looking for a Senior Project Manager of Transportation!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Senior Project Manager, Transportation, is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and managing a variety of transportation related engineering activities and personnel to identify, evaluate, manage, and rehabilitate various facilities and systems. 
• You will provide technical guidance and training to technical staff. Lead a team of Engineers, provide guidance and mentorship in the planning, design, and construction of large-scale Precinct One capital improvement projects. 
• Develop performance metrics for team members and monitor/document performance based on these metrics.
• Evaluate project portfolios for compliance with budgets, perform budget forecasting, and coordinate with other groups to ensure the appropriate budget is secured. 
• Effectively manage multiple complex projects by developing innovative solutions. 
• Evaluate project risk and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather input, address concerns, and ensure capital/resource alignment with project goals.

Education

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of progressive project management experience
• Four (4) years of supervisory or management experience
• Prior government, municipal/county public works experiencent utilizing strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications

License:

• Professional license in Civil Engineering issued by the State of Texas
• Valid Texas State Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Infrastructure CIP, Operations and Maintenance best practices
• Knowledge of finance, budget, and purchasing concepts in a governmental entity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skilled in a management style that is collaborative and is able to partner with staff Precinct-wide
• Familiarity with safety protocols and procedures, including risk assessments, hazard identification, and safety management on construction sites.
• Knowledge of contracts, procurement processes, and legal aspects of construction projects, including managing relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Understanding the environmental impact of construction projects and the incorporation of sustainability and green building practices into designs.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, such as Gantt charts and project management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project), to oversee timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Skill in creating and maintaining detailed project schedules, ensuring that milestones are met, and adapting to any changes in project timelines
• Managing relationships with the public, regulatory bodies, and clients to ensure projects meet stakeholder expectations and comply with legal standards.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Monday - Friday schedule with the possibility of a hybrid schedule after 6-months. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the departments and some weekend or evening work may be required.

About Precinct One

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government.

With approximately 1.1 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian and 1 percent other.

Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the Shell Energy Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 20 parks, 11 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.