Senior Project Manager (Construction)

Basic Function

Manages construction projects, testing and inspections, project reporting, constructability reviews, monthly financial documents, construction safety. Coordinates with design team. Assists the Director of Construction in various tasks involving METRO’s project construction efforts. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Manages METRO horizontal (road and bridge) and/or vertical (buildings/facilities) construction projects as the Senior Project Manager, from start of construction to project completion. 
• Ensures projects are built correctly (per plan), via measuring work as it is being constructed. 
• Works collaboratively with the METRO QC Manager and Contractor’s QC Manager to resolve quality issues on the projects assigned.
• Coordinates and collaborates with City of Houston and other agencies such as TXDOT and CenterPoint to deliver projects as assigned.
• Managing testing and inspection consultants and review their daily reports and invoices.
• Coordinates with design team and public engagement and third-party stakeholders.
• Manages quantity take-offs, estimating construction items, and scope of work documents, as needed.
• Creates or assists in preparing project bid documents such as project plans, specifications, contract, schedule, and payment application contents.
• Conducts constructability reviews on upcoming project plan sets.
• Reviews plan sets for Buy America compliance, ensure contactor submittals adhere to Buy America compliance requirements, ensure via field inspections items installed adhere to Buy America compliance requirements. 
• Prepares pre-construction checklist and ensures all documents are completed prior to construction commencement.
• Leads various project meetings during the construction phase.
• Ensures project sites are safe.
• Ensures the project is built on time and makes sure the project schedule is submitted monthly, reviews it, and approves it prior to payment application processing, alert Director of Construction for potential issues and solutions.
• Ensures payment application is submitted monthly, by the 5th of the month, and is correct.
• Assist in FTA reporting, weekly METRO project updates, and coordinating with other METRO departments as needed.
• Initiates project filing structure and configure ATSER/PMIS/or other software for the project.
• Creates and/or reviews RFI’s, submittals, issue logs, change orders/PCO logs, project contact lists, and ensures they are upkept, and close out open items asap.
• Assists Director of Construction or Director of Pre-Construction with additional tasks as assigned.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
   

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.

Years & Experience Required

Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in project management preferably in construction.  Knowledge of working in public sector preferred.

Knowledge & Skills Required

Will be required to work on a construction site. Texas Drivers’ License required. Proficient in the use of PCs and related applications/software; Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of /construction practices, processes and terminology required. Knowledge of FTA Regulations and Guidelines a plus.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.