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Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 16028
Department: Flood Control District
Opening Date: 04/27/2026
Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 300
Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Assistant Construction Project Manager. Responsible for implementing the construction phase of the District's Capital Improvement and Maintenance Projects, including administration of professional service contracts for material testing consultants and construction consultants.
Essential Functions & Duties:

• Assist in inspecting and providing compliant complex construction projects involving bridge, sanitary sewer, and waterline replacements as well as site clearing, grading, excavation, backfilling, and/or installation of reinforced concrete structures such as box culverts, low flow sections, channel lining, inlets, manholes, and other drainage structures.
• Ensure quality assurance/quality control of the documentation provided with contractor's pay estimates.
• Assist in review and evaluation of contractor's cross-sections and measured quantities.
• Review material testing reports and invoices and recommend action as a result of failing tests.
• Assist in review of contractor's project schedules.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and conduct pre-construction meetings and progress meetings.
• Review projects prior to completion of plans and specifications to provide constructability evaluation.
• Assist field inspection personnel including resolving conflicts and/or problems.
• Prepare correspondence, complete forms and maintain records and files related to work activities.
• Observe, inspect and document work-in-progress to ensure that projects are constructed in accordance with the approved construction plans and technical specifications, good construction practices, and applicable local, state, and federal permits and approvals.
• Coordinate with contractor representatives on scheduling, interpretation of plans and technical specifications, and acceptability of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with plan requirements.
• Inspect materials on construction sites to ensure compliance with technical specifications and drawings, and schedule independent material testing and engineering companies to assist with quality assurance.
• Discuss deficiencies in construction methods and materials with contractor representatives and project managers.
• Document (with written words, pictures, sketches, product labels, etc.) materials and workmanship that do not meet requirements or have not been approved.
• Prepare detailed written material, including reports and analyses of construction inspection enforcement, proposed variances and changes to construction plans, and negotiate construction costs and issues.
• Collect documentation to support payment for work consisting of delivery tickets, invoices, product labels, sketches, calculations and other records that identify approved materials and products used in projects and support payments.
• Attend substantial completion and final walks for assigned projects and respond to questions and concerns from attendees regarding status of work on project. Coordinate completion of the substantial and final completion punch lists with the contractor.
• Understand the inspection, testing and payment requirements for all pay items in the contract. Know the deliverables required to close out a contract and work directly with the contractor to obtain all deliverables.
• Understand the permitting requirements for various construction tasks and verify that valid permits are held by the contractor for work being performed.
• Know the limitations of Nationwide Permits, individual permits and Stormwater Quality Pollution Prevention Plans and actively monitor the contractor's compliance within the constraints of the permits.
• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
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 and Experience:

• Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering or a similar curriculum.
• Experience in the supervision of construction staff.

Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:

• Requires solid knowledge/understanding of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
• Excellent diagnostic/troubleshooting skills to diagnose and solve unusual problems and advise on complex technical questions and/or complex work solutions.
• Excellent analytical skills in applying guidelines, policies, and precedents and adapting standard methods to fit facts and conditions.
• Excellent communication skills including presentation, grammar, and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure with limited supervision.
• Ability to work well with the public, interest groups, government agency personnel, and external organizations.
• Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.

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

• Experience working with government agencies and their governing bodies.
• AutoCAD experience is desirable.
• Certification of Engineer in Training (State of Texas).
• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish a plus.

General Information
Position Type, Salary:

• Regular | Full-Time
• Salary: To be discussed at interview

Physical Demands & Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Frequent sorting, filing, shelving and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations.
• Frequent driving of a vehicle with automatic controls or four-wheel drive.
• Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrain plow ed or furrowed areas or construction sites; occasional ascending/descending stairs; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
• Work is generally performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels.
• When at field locations, may be exposed to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, wind and dust, wildlife and flying/walking insects.
• When at field locations, may be exposed to vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.

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.
HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:
01
Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02
If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Civil Engineering
• Other Related Field
• Unrelated Field
• N/A; No Degree

03
In which of the following areas do you have demonstrated work experience?Select all that apply.Qualifying experience must be documented in the Work Experience section of your application.

• Construction
• Infrastructure Planning
• Architectural Design
• Other closely related field
• None of the above

04
Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in the management or supervision of construction staff?Qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history.

• Less than three full years
• Between three and five years
• Five years or more
• I do not have this experience

05
Do you have previous construction experience working with or within a government agency?

• Yes
• No

06
Please provide the dates of employment during which you obtained experience in the management or supervision of construction staff. Provide the month and year that began and ended the experience. Example: "January 2020 - December 2025" If this experience is not clearly documented in the Work Experience section, your application will be disqualified. If you do not have this experience, type "N/A" in the space provided.
07
Which of the following best describes your certification (if applicable) by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers?For verification purposes, please include any certification details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.

• I am a certified Engineer in Training (EIT) in Texas
• I am a certified Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas
• I am certified in another state
• No, I am not

08
Do you have proficient skills and frequent experience using AutoCAD?

• Yes
• No

09
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent?

• Yes, I am fluent in both of these languages
• No, I am fluent in only one of these languages
• No, I am not fluent in either one of these languages

10
For this position, a valid Texas Driver's License is necessary. Please choose the option that best describes your situation:(Please be sure to include all related details in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application.)

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Yes, I possess a valid Out-of-State Driver's License, but I am aware that I must acquire a valid Texas Driver's License before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a driver's license, but I commit to obtaining one before the start date.
• No, I do not currently have a valid driver's license.

Required Question