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 atHarris County Flood Control District:
This position will be responsible for overseeing scheduling, estimating, risk, and cost analysis for the District's projects and is integral to the successful delivery of projects that benefit the District. The Project Controls Manager will play a vital role in ensuring efficiency, transparency, and the responsible use of resources.
Essential Functions and Duties:
Financial Management:
Ensure fiscal responsibility through detailed estimating and budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial controls in alignment with the Financial Services Division standards.
Provide comprehensive evaluations and recommend optimal paths for project delivery with a focus on schedule and cost performance, considering risks and other influencing factors.
Schedule Management:
Manage the development, management, and refining of detailed project schedules to optimize durations, resource allocation, and project milestones.
Assist in the establishment and enforcement of schedule management standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with agency goals.
Risk Management:
Oversee risk management by assisting in establishing frameworks and processes to proactively identify, assess, address, and mitigate potential risks throughout the project life-cycle.
Provide comprehensive evaluations and recommend optimal paths for project delivery with a focus on schedule and cost performance, considering risks and other influencing factors.
Standards & Process Improvement:
Assist in creating and implementing agency-wide standards and best practices for cost controls, scheduling, and risk management to improve project delivery efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
Assist in establishing new procedures and continuously refining existing processes to enhance project efficiency and performance.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with senior leadership, county departments, contractors, and other stakeholders to maintain transparency and alignment with the District's objectives.
Reporting & Metrics:
Track project metrics using advanced tools and generate detailed reports to support internal and external accountability.
Team Leadership:
Lead a team of schedulers, estimators, and analysts to ensure high-quality outputs and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence.
Additional Responsibilities and Support:
Attend seminars, conference workshops and other training programs.
Assist with division or District projects, as needed.
Carry out additional duties as assigned or as the evolving needs and scope of the position may require.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email...@bmd.hctx.net.
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.
Education:
Experience:
- Minimum of five(5) years of project controls experience
- Previous supervisory experience is required
Licensure:
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge: - Project Management Fundamentals: Understanding methodologies like PMI's PMBOK, Agile, or Lean principles.
- Cost Management: Basics of budgeting, cost forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
- Scheduling Techniques: Familiarity with scheduling concepts such as critical path method (CPM) and earned value management (EVM).
- Risk Management: Recognizing potential risks and mitigation strategies.
- Contract & Procurement Basics: Understanding vendor contracts, procurement processes, and negotiations.
- Industry-Specific Standards: Awareness of regulations, compliance, and best practices specific to the industry.
Skills: - Data Analysis & Reporting: Ability to interpret and present complex project data effectively.
- Software Proficiency: Tools like Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and ERP systems.
- Communication & Stakeholder Management: Clear reporting and collaboration with teams, executives, and clients.
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Assessing situations and making informed decisions.
- Time Management & Organization: Prioritizing tasks effectively to manage deadlines.
- Adaptability & Continuous Learning: Adjusting to new challenges and staying updated with industry trends.
Abilities: - Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in cost and schedule tracking.
- Team Leadership & Coordination: Working effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strategic Planning & Execution: Aligning project controls with overall business objectives.
- Conflict Resolution & Negotiation: Managing disputes and balancing competing interests.
- Forecasting & Decision-Making: Making proactive adjustments based on performance indicators.
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Supervision Exercised: |
- This position is responsible for leading a team of schedulers, estimators, and analysts to develop and report project delivery life cycles for duration and costs to internal and external stakeholders, which includeshiring, training, directing, motivating, coaching, disciplining, measuring performance and terminating.
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Internal Contacts: |
- Primarily with division directors, department heads, and departmental staff.
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External Contacts: |
- Primarily with citizens, visitors, consultants and government agency professionals.
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Tools and Equipment Used: |
- Office equipment including telephone, computer, smart phone, calculator, photocopier, printer, and scanner.
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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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.
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Physical Demands and 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:
- Prolonged sitting for extended periods of time.
- Occasional ascending/descending stairs.
- Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds.
Occasional climbing ladders, sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations. - Occasional driving of a vehicle with automatic controls.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time:
- Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions, and noise levels.
- Extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor).
- May be exposed to fluids, compounds or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas.
- May be exposed to fluids, compounds or chemicals used for photographic or photocopier development or reproduction.
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.
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