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We appreciate your interest in joining our team. By applying, you are taking an important step toward advancing your career with an organization committed to excellence.\nPort Houston offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a diverse, inclusive work environment. Joining our team means embarking on a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and impact.\nBefore submitting your application, please ensure your resume is ready for upload in either .doc or .pdf format. Application must be completed in full.\nPosition Summary:\nIndependently manages capital projects from initiation through completion, with accountability for delivering scope, cost, schedule, and stakeholder objectives across the full Project Life Cycle. Partners with Facilities Planning during project development, including scope definition, alternatives analysis, and establishment of cost and schedule baselines. Coordinates and collaborates with Construction Project Managers during the construction phase to ensure alignment of execution strategy, constructability, and field performance. Leads project delivery through planning, procurement, and execution, managing consultants and contractors while evaluating trade-offs and risks to maintain alignment with business and operational objectives.\nKey Responsibilities/Duties:\nIndependently manages multiple small to medium sized projects from the development and planning to construction completion, commissioning, and start up; identify project requirements, analyze critical paths, and constraints, and develop detailed project scope, budget, and schedule\nPerform project management activities on all assigned port infrastructure projects\nServe as primary interface with Facilities Planning for project definition and capital planning alignment\nSupport full Project Life Cycle (Identify, Select, Define, Execute, Closeout)\nAssist in scope, cost, and schedule development \nCoordinate with consultants and contractors \nCoordinate and collaborate with Construction Managers during construction to ensure alignment between project objectives and field execution \nPartner with Project Controls to support cost tracking, schedule updates and reporting\nOversee project planning, including development of scope of work to meet the needs of the project owner that is compliant with the Texas Water Code and the Texas Professional Engineering Practices for public entities. Elements of these requirements include safety, security, and environmental regulations, budgeting, execution, delivery, scheduling, construction, and startup/commissioning associated with specific engineering disciplines\nImplement and manage assigned projects from inception to construction completion, close out, commissioning and start up; utilize project management best management practices by assisting with project requirements, analyze critical paths, risks and constraints and develop detailed project scope, budget and schedule that address the business need. Use Port Houston project management systems and best practices, recommend improvements and efficiencies and assist in developing improved processes\nProvide oversight of designers (both staff and consultants) and contractors to assure completed project meets scope and cost requirements\nReview work of project team members for technical adequacy and completeness\nCoordinate and communicate with others within or outside Port Houston for the assigned work\nMake presentations to stakeholders to convey goals and objectives, technical direction and general status of projects\nPrepare technical documentation and final reports covering various aspects of projects and ensure that an accurate and comprehensive package is advertised for procurement\nEvaluate and negotiate proposals from consultants and contractors\nConduct site visits of damaged or aging infrastructure assets, understand the condition assessment, and lead in the development of repair options\nPrepare Requests for Commission Action and associated documents\nAct in accordance with Port Houston core values (respect, excellence, accountability, diligence, and you)\nPerform other duties as required\nEducation/Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering discipline (Civil, Structural, Marine, Electrical, etc.), Construction Management, or Architecture or related major in a public or accredited private academic institution required; advanced degree or a related certification preferred\nCandidates with a background in Project Controls (cost, scheduling, or risk management) will be considered, provided they demonstrate experience in project lifecycle delivery or the ability to transition into full project ownership responsibilities.\n6+ years of progressive project management and/or engineering experience\nDemonstrated delivery of at least one medium sized project for the full lifecycle\nTexas Professional Engineer License and/or equivalent years of engineering and/or project management experience highly preferred.\nProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred; required within 18 months of hire\nFailure to meet requirements may impact promotion eligibility and performance evaluation. \nKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:\nKnowledge of the design and preparation of plans and technical specification writing for engineering projects\nKnowledge of construction techniques and sequences\nKnowledge of mathematical and scientific principles applied to civil/structural engineering\nKnowledge of Port Houston professional services contracts, construction contracts and financial budgeting\nOrganization, time management and prioritization skills\nAbility to read construction drawings and building codes and evaluate product technology by reviewing trade journals and manufacturer’s recommendation of materials\nAbility to concentrate and observe details while being interrupted\nAbility to meet deadlines on routine basis\nAbility to communicate with Engineers, consultants, surveyors, Port Houston executives and other Port Houston personnel, outside government entities, and members of the public\nAbility to perform written calculations and produce project documentation\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships\nAbility to work without extensive direction or supervision in managing aspects of a project\nMust exhibit a proficiency in oral/written communications in English\nA current, valid Texas driver’s license is required\nA Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment\nKey Competencies Required:\nCustomer Focus\nEffective Communication\nFocus Upon Quality\nManaging Work\nProject Scheduling Skills \nTechnical/Professional Knowledge and Skills\nAnalytical Skills\nSafety \nThis work site location of this job is:\nExecutive Office BuildingWork Environment:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but due to open office environment noise level may occasionally be high. To apply, please go to porthouston.com/careers. Only applications submitted through the Port Houston Careers website will be acknowledged. Port Houston is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. Government.\nDisclaimer:\nThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.\nWe appreciate your interest in Port Houston. Port Houston is an equal employment opportunity employer. Port Houston’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Port Houston also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. 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