Airport Supervising Engineer

About the Department

Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSON INTERESTED
Division/ Section: HAS- Infrastructure Design
Workdays & Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the life cycle of the infrastructure assets at Houston Airports (HAS) and ensure the on-time delivery of capital renewal projects. The Infrastructure Division supports the five-star service and safe, secure, and efficient, operation of the three HAS airports. This support is done through effective asset management, project controls, design management, project management, construction management, and commissioning.
The Design Management business unit, of the HAS Infrastructure Division, is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and enforcing HAS design standards. In addition, they act as a resource to other departments assisting in the creation of architectural and engineering projects of all kinds, including demolitions, renovations, and new construction, as required to maintain the airport’s building assets in optimal conditions.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Supervising Engineer is responsible to ensure Contract Compliance for HAS and the Assistant Director, Design Management. This position will have a focus on reviewing and managing Civil Engineering design and construction and will be the subject matter expert in Civil Engineering reviews and assessment of infrastructure assets. Although the focus for this position will be civil construction, this position will assist in managing all design activities for airfield, terminals, and landside facilities and infrastructure. This will be a tier 1 position that may be activated to perform infrastructure assessments as needed.

" Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including CBP access within 6 months from the hire date."

The Airport Supervising Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervises construction, rehabilitation or repair of infrastructure including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates preparation of engineering documents, production specifications and schedules, and contract modifications to ensure contract requirements and objectives are met.
• Oversees the design of terminal, airfield and landside infrastructure.
• Participates during the design of terminal, airfield and landside infrastructure and ensures construction compliance to contract documents.
• Confirms and monitors project budget. Manages payment application process throughout the project design and construction phases.
• Reports to project Controls team on project progress.
• Recommends plan and schedule changes when necessary
• Negotiates contract modifications.
• Oversees management of various supporting contracts to include QA/QC testing, QAMT, survey, Commissioning, etc.
• Works with Controls team to builds schedules based on project specifications.
• Reviews and approves project schedules.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within minor demanding tolerances; or the ability to make simple eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within very low tolerance demands.

Position Duties

EDUCATION
Requires graduation from approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional
Engineers with satisfactory standing; or requires graduation from an engineering
OR
related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education, other than a curriculum approved by
the Board, and passage of the eight-hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board.

EXPERIENCE:
Six years of active practice in engineering work after graduation from an approved curriculum in engineering,
with (1) One of the years as a licensed Professional Engineer, are required.

SUBSTITUTIONS: A Master’s degree in Engineering may be substituted for up to (2) two years of the active
experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Requires registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. A specific branch of engineering (such as civil, mechanical, structural, etc.,) may be required.

A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Structural Engineering experience to supplement Civil Engineering Discipline would be valued asset.

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Other Qualifications

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 29

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. 

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (281-233-1043). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1043) (TTY 7-1-1).

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

Applicants are encouraged to attach a cover letter and resume along with their completed application when applying.  For further information pertaining to the Houston Airport System, please visit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDWLV_sJFoM.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
 

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Agency Information

EmployerCity of HoustonAddress 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002 Website https://www.houstontx.gov/