Construction Projects Manager
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Construction Projects Manager

Pay Grade: 621

Location: Central Office

Vacancy Announcement

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC 8810

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to implement, manage, and place into service rehabilitated, newly constructed, and/or expanded capital improvement projects in addition to operations/maintenance projects for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). The position manages and oversees Project Coordinators, Central Office operations and maintenance, and Reservoir System Maintenance Units (RSMU) staff responsible for facility maintenance and improvements as described above. This is accomplished by working with BRA project teams, consulting engineers, testing consultants, general contractors, third-party Resident Project Representatives (RPR), suppliers, BRA management, project and operating staff, customers, regulators, and others to ensure projects are planned, implemented, administered, and constructed as designed, within contract time and cost, and functions as expected. Other responsibilities include: supervising staff, developing budgets, presenting information to BRA Board of Directors, providing peer review and technical support for new design projects throughout the basins; making recommendations to upper management on project matters that impact implementation, design, construction, operation, cost and scheduling; providing input and relative information/experience to support contract negotiations and administration of construction contracts and documents; overseeing a team of reservoir maintenance workers responsible for heavy industrial maintenance activity at BRA reservoirs and construction project coordinators who provide site observation and input on various construction projects; assisting other departments as part of a team; and any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• A minimum ten years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education in construction management
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License and good driving record
• Preferred: Certified Construction Manager or Registered Professional Engineer

• BA (Construction Mgmt./Civil Engineering) - Completed course requirements to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.

Key Competencies

• Communicating in writing in a clear, concise and effective manner.
• Working with others to share expertise and achieve outcomes that benefit the organization; stepping in to fill necessary roles that others are unable or unwilling to do; demonstrating strong communication skills to others on the team through active listening, summarizing, facilitating and bridge building ...
• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Ensuring that work accomplished is accurate in all relevant aspects.
• Investing time and energy into understanding the evolving nature of their role within the organization, and developing the skills, behaviors, procedures, and perspectives to be successful...
• Setting objectives which are specific and clearly communicated, measurable, challenging but realistically achievable, and time targeted...
• Staying motivated even when faced with inevitable delays, setbacks, policy shifts and disappointment.
• Taking responsibility for clarifying the expectations of others; acknowledging how personal decisions, actions, and standards of performance influence work accomplishments; accepting responsibility for work accomplishments; and recognizing changes required to achieve better results going forward...
• Demonstrating support for innovation and for organizational changes needed to improve effectiveness; initiating, sponsoring, and implementing change management practices; helping others to successfully navigate organizational change.
• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others (inside and outside the organization) by consistently demonstrating competence and reliability in job performance, and representing what is best about the organization through demonstrated principles, actions, and communications...

STARTING SALARY RANGE: Min: $128,853 to $167,509 annual salary. This is an exempt position.

POSTING DATE: October 18, 2024 Open until filled.

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays

BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY, EOE: The BRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1929 and exists to develop, manage, and protect the water resources of the Brazos River Basin. Today, BRA's staff develops and distributes water supplies, provides water and wastewater treatment, monitors water quality, and pursues water conservation through public education programs. The BRA is looking for dedicated individuals who are team and customer-focused, perform their jobs ethically and with integrity, are adaptable and embrace diversity, seek innovative and creative ways to conduct business, have a desire to grow with a great organization, and are committed to the mission and goals of the BRA. If an offer of employment is extended, all applicants will be subject to a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening and the offer will be contingent on the results.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: All applicants, including employees, must submit an online Application for Employment by way of the Brazos River Authority Website at www.brazos.org.

The Brazos River Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Women & Minorities are Encouraged to Apply