Job: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER - SW

Job Title: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER - SW
Salary: $1,641.00 - $1,695.00 Biweekly $42,666.00 - $44,070.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas

PN# 06886

Department of Public Works and Engineering
Engineering and Construction Division
Construction Branch
611 Walker
M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.**
*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Administrate and evaluate various construction contracts and projects. Works with other divisions and departments, outside agencies to expedite construction. May perform project site evaluations to assure adherence to contract specifications and requirements. Informs supervisors of special problems. Maintains construction project records, prepares and develops management reports, provides input for departmental decision making and planning. Prepares monthly pay estimates, submittals and other job related correspondence pertaining to the project. Assists Design Engineer and Legal Department with preparation of construction and construction administration contracts. Drafts and edits written materials such as reports, test results, procedural guidelines and policy statements. Maintains current knowledge of technological and construction procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is physically comfortable; the individual has some discretion about walking, standing, etc.

This is a Department of Public Works & Engineering Emergency Management position at the Tier 3 Level.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Physical Sciences or a closely related field. Considerable knowledge of the construction industry is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field is required. Directly related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving. PREFERENCES: None GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: NoneHowever, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YesIf 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 20APPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly 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. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided. For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call (713) 837-0951. The City of Houston Human Resources TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471.