Road & Bridge Managing Engineer

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Houston, TX
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number: 14736
Department: Commissioner Precinct 4
Opening Date: 03/27/2025
Closing Date: 4/27/2025 11:59 PM Central
Max Number of Applicants: 300

Position Description
Working At Harris County Precinct 4:

You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
What you will do at Harris County Precinct 4:

The Manager of Road and Bridge reports to the Director of Road and Bridge and assists in managing and directing a variety of engineering activities and personnel to identify, evaluate, manage and rehabilitate various Precinct 4 road and bridge facilities and systems. Provides technical guidance and training to technical staff and subordinate supervisors:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

• Develops and executes work procedures, interprets specifications, and coordinates various phases of maintenance to prevent delays and minimize traffic concerns
• Manages and directs work assignments of technical professionals and external consultants
• Supervises and monitors quality control efforts of work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and adheres to maintenance schedules
• Prepares or reviews progress reports, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by field reports
• Provides technical expertise in researching, developing, redesigning, monitoring and implementing various plans, designs and projects
• Interacts with constituents relating to repair and maintenance within the precinct
• Manages requests for services and establishes performance standards
• Coordinates and provides technical review of database and asset management systems
• Interfaces with various county departments to achieve Precinct goals and objectives
• Maintains constant communication with Precinct 4's Community Assistance Department and Director of Road and Bridge to assist in addressing and dealing with constituent concerns as they relate to R&B
• Manages subordinate supervisors who in return supervise approximately 150 employees in three Service Centers within the R&B Department
• Manages major departmental function. Establishes goals and evaluates division, develops and evaluates performance, develops and manages budget
• Assists in all phases of the hiring process including screening, interviewing, and hiring
• Directs employees in the daily planning, assigning, and general direction of work and projects
• Assists with the completion of employee performance reviews including disciplining employees as needed
• Addresses internal complaints and resolves problems
• Assists in budget preparation and monitoring expenditure of funds throughout fiscal year
• Assists in leading emergency response and recovery efforts for Precinct 4 Infrastructure and responds to major events and/or natural disasters
• On call 24/7 as required by the Director of Road and Bridge
• Assist the Director of Road and Bridge as needed in any additional tasks
• Step up in the role of Director of Road and Bridge in their absence

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email
Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited college or university

Experience:

• Eight (8) years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering
• Four (4) of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Licensure:

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of Texas

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

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
General Information
Position Type, Salary and Typical Hours of Work:

• Regular | Full-time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  
• Hours may vary based on business needs, including attendance at public meetings and other industry events outside of normal working hours.
  
  
• Additional hours may be requested during emergency events, including providing coverage on a twelve (12) hour on-call shift basis.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to use arms, hands, and fingers to reach. Ability to sit, climb, and/or balance
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, frequently works in outside weather conditions, and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration

What You Will Get in Return:
You will be surrounded by team members who bring "heart, hustle, and higher standards" to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking.
Featured Benefits:

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick-time, and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
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 ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.

Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
  • Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.
For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits 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

Which of the following best describes your active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering, with four (4) of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer?(Note: To be eligible for consideration, relevant experience should be clearly outlined in the employment history section of your application.)

• Less than eight (8) years
• Eight (8) years or more but less than nine (9) years
• Nine (9) years or more but less than ten (10) years
• Ten (10) years or more
• I do not have this experience

04

Do you hold a Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the state of Texas?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 PE license in the state of Texas.
• No, I do not meet this requirement.

Required Question