Project Manager, Drainage
CobbFendley

Since 1980, CobbFendley has been committed to providing innovative engineering and surveying solutions with the goal of bettering communities. Our multi-discipline approach allows for the efficient completion of projects through experienced staff who focus on client communication. We are always seeking talented and qualified professionals to enhance our ability to provide clients with exceptional service.

Are you ready to Join Our Block and advance your career?At CobbFendley, people are our most valued resource. We offer a(n):

• Effective 2024, CobbFendley is proud to announce that FMLA-eligible employees will receive fully paid leave in the amounts of eight (8) weeks for maternity cases and two (2) weeks for paternity or adoption cases. CobbFendley pays for the entire cost of this benefit.

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) Matching and Profit-sharing Contributions; Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Funded and Voluntary Life Insurance; Tuition Reimbursement; and Continuing Education Programs

• Extended office closure from December 25 through January 1 to relax and enjoy the holidays

• Professional and personal growth through innovative in-house training and collaborative resources

• Community service opportunities through the CobbFendley Cares Committee, focusing on STEM Education, Hunger Relief, and Sustainable Solutions

CobbFendley is seeking a Senior Project Manager in our Houston/Katy Texas offices.



QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate’s most important qualifications include the following.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis.
• Engineer with a BSCE and Texas Professional Engineering License.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), preferred.
• Experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling utilizing HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HY-8, SWMM and OpenRoads Drainage and Utilities (DU) software.
• Experience in generating impact studies for minor and major corridor improvements, and on/off system bridge replacement projects.
• TxDOT roadway design project engineering and management experience.
• Strong written/verbal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively manage a group, manage schedules, and monitor project budgets to achieve department performance goals.
• Strong business development, team building and operational skills.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
• Motivation to work in a dynamic environment with strict deadlines.
• Desire to collaborate with professionals and clients to increase your industry knowledge and grow in your career.
• Commitment to perform responsibilities consistent with industry standards to achieve department and company goals.
• Interest in developing relationships with clients, partners, and local organizations to remain a trusted resource in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide oversight and leadership for the sustained growth of a professional Transportation service line (Hydraulics and Hydrology) within the Southeast Texas Transportation Department and within CobbFendley’s multiple office locations throughout the state of Texas. This includes marketing to existing and potential clients and maintaining teaming relationships and opportunities with other firms to identify and obtain Transportation contracts in coordination with the Transportation Discipline Lead (TDL) Group Lead and Regional Manager. A successful outcome would be to build a consistent and increasing backlog of work.
• Provide Senior Project Management services and be actively involved in improving project deliverable efforts related to all Transportation within the Southeast Region. This includes active participation in projects and providing oversight to production coordination (planning, organizing, directing, and controlling schedules and deadlines), financial management (budgets, invoicing, and collections), contractual review, marketing, and personnel. Manage budgets and invoicing to achieve healthy financial project profitability. Develop a complete understanding of the CobbFendley accounting system for project management.
• Provide Senior Project Management services for H&H and all drainage type projects. Work with Corporate Business Development Lead (CBDL) to provide pertinent technical responses to TxDOT, and various other RFQ's.
• Perform and manage the development of preliminary hydrologic and hydraulic studies for multiple agencies, support drainage plan preparation on a variety of Transportation and other projects.
• Assist marketing staff with marketing packages, proposal preparation, proposal review, presentations, and marketing meetings.
• Meet with clients regularly to review project performance and sustain a feedback loop that results in continuous improvement for all our services to clients.
• Learn CobbFendley’s QA/QC procedures to ensure the quality of services and deliverables we provide, including designs, engineering reports, layouts, schematics, plans and specifications, and cost estimates. Engage the QA/QC committee to perform audits annually.
• Serve in a leadership capacity for the Transportation Group staff and engineers.
• Identify and recruit qualified staff as needed to perform project work in partnership with other service line leads and HR, including offer letter preparation and onboarding new staff.
• Coordinate training and mentoring initiatives to promote staff development in partnership with other service-line leads and the Corporate Trainer.
• Engage staff through various Company initiatives such as FOYS, monthly events, etc. to retain staff. Be mindful of turnover trends and how to address them.
• Perform formal employee evaluations annually. Recommend increases for individuals and discretionary performance bonuses for high performers in their group.
• Work with HR to address performance concerns, grievances, involuntary separations, medical leaves, and accommodations. Listen to individuals’ feedback and resolve issues or conflicts within the group.
• Prevent discrimination, harassment, workplace violence, in all terms of employment and notify HR.
• Travel to CobbFendley offices, client office, and project locations will be required as needed.
• Support all aspects of company policies, protocols and procedures that include human resources, information technology, accounting, marketing, and health and safety.
• Maintaining a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.
• Work with minimal supervision and deliver accurate work product.
• Adhere to CobbFendley’s safety standards to uphold a safe and efficient environment.
• Maintain a professional attitude and fulfill responsibilities with integrity.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

If and when the duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.



PHYSICAL + COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Seated and Standing Position.Extended periods of sitting and standing in an upright position at a workstation.
• Mobility.Movement within the office and job sites, including navigating between floors, workstations, and outdoor environments with potential for uneven surfaces.
• Neck Movement.Forward flexion, extension, or lateral rotation of the head and neck while using multiple computer screens.
• Repetitive Motion.Repetitive finger movements for operating a computer mouse and typing on a keyboard.
• Arm Movement.Extending hands and arms in various directions, such as overhead, below the waist, forward, or laterally.
• Object Handling.Raising or lowering objects from one level to another and transporting objects by holding them in the hands, arms, or over the shoulder.
• Cognitive Requirements.Selective attention, oral comprehension, oral expression, speech recognition, speech clarity, written comprehension, written expression, problem sensitivity, deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, number facility, information ordering, category flexibility, flexibility of closure, fluency of ideas, and originality.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Work Environment.Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and outdoor environments for observations will be required.
• Office Conditions.Includes extensive use of electronic devices such as computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones. Additionally, tasks may involve the use of cutting tools and equipment like rotary paper cutters and plotting devices.
• Outdoor Conditions. Includes walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to extreme weather conditions (heat and freezing temperatures), noise, and exposure to allergens (e.g., pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy).
• Safety and Equipment Use. Regular use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, along with handling electric power tools, cutting tools, plotting equipment, rotary paper cutter, and other equipment.
• Driving and Vehicle Use. May involve driving large pick-up trucks with attached trailers, potentially operating watercraft, and for extended periods of time.
• Noise and Allergens. Potential exposure to high noise levels and various allergens, including poison ivy, sumac, dust, pollen, and cedar.
• Wildlife Hazards. Potential exposure to wildlife hazards such as animals, insects, and plants.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST.
• This position may include the need for overtime hours.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

At CobbFendley, we are an equal opportunity employer, interested in qualified candidates with the requisite employment authorization eligibility to work in the United States. All candidates are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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MISCELLANEOUS

• Pre-Employment Screenings.All offers of employment at CobbFendley are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a drug screening, physical exam (if applicable), and various background verifications (including but not limited to 10-year history of the county, state, federal, and a 5-year history of motor vehicle records).
• Work Authorization + Sponsorship.Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The E-Verify system uses federal databases to rapidly validate individual identities and work eligibility from the information gathered in the Form I-9. CobbFendley will not sponsor applications of work visas. We understand that this could affect your decision to apply with these conditions in mind.
• External Recruiting Agencies.CobbFendley does not and will not accept unsolicited resumes under any circumstances from independent recruiters, recruiting agencies, or similar entities. Recruiting activity on behalf of a candidate does NOT constitute CobbFendley's acceptance of terms and conditions without prior contractual agreements signed by authorized CobbFendley personnel. Unsolicited resumes through any channels including cold calling, emails, applications, social media messaging, etc., will not be reviewed.

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