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The City of Houston Division Manager- Engineering in Houston, Texas
Division Manager- Engineering
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Division Manager- Engineering
Salary
$87,802.00 - $116,662.00 Annually
Location
611 Walker Street
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
38567
Department
Houston Public Works
Opening Date
04/15/2026
Closing Date
4/28/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Service Line/Section: Engineering & Construction/ Infrastructure Rehabilitation / Drainage Rehab
Reporting Location: 611 Walker Street*
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervise, coordinate, and manage a variety of engineering and construction management activities and personnel necessary to implement City’s Infrastructure drainage/paving rehab projects. Provide technical guidance and training to engineers and project managers. Provide technical analysis and information to develop solutions, define objectives, evaluate scope and fee proposals for design and construction projects, and make recommendations/ provide directions. Prepare and/or review design and construction plans, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates. Review and process contracts, invoices and pay estimates, supplemental agreements or appropriations, change orders, request for information and request for council action. Attend and conduct design/construction progress meetings and on-site field observations/inspections. Supervise and manage design consultants and construction contractors. Investigate and respond to inquiries from other City of Houston departments, consultants, agencies, contractors and the public.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position is physically comfortable most of the time with occasional periods of stooping, bending and/or light lifting of materials of up to 10 pounds.
This is Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier 3 Level.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity.
A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division may be substituted for two years of experience.
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in managing design and construction of Drainage and Paving infrastructure projects. Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing, decision-oriented, problem-solving attitude and computer skills will be preferred. Ideal candidate will have a concentration degree in Civil Engineering.
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None
However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: No
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
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.
PAY GRADE: 29
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 832-393-8085.
If you need special services or accommodations 832-393-8085 (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
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.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
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.
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
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
What is your highest level of completed education?
Less than a High School Diploma/GED
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
03
If your answered that you have completed a degree, which field of study is your degree in?
Business Administration
Mechanical Engineering
Structural Engineering
A field closely related to activities of the division.
I do not have a degree.
04
If you selected that you have completed a degree in a field closely related to activities of the division, please state the field of study that completed degree is in. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. If you do not have a degree or this does not apply to you, please type "N/A".
05
How many years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division do you possess?
less than 5 years
5 years but less than 7
7 years but less than 9
9 years but less than 11
11 years or more
06
How many years of verifiable Supervisory experience do you have in Engineering, Infrastructure Rehabilitation, and/or Drainage Rehabilitation?
Less than 3 years
3 years but less than 4 years
4 years or more
No experience
07
Do you have strong technical, leadership, management and communication (oral and written) skills?
Yes
No
08
How many years of experience do you have Operating and Maintaining Closed and Open Drainage Infrastructure ?
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2 years
2 years but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 5 years
5 years or more
None of the Above
09
Give an example of your past experience in Construction Management of Closed and Open Drainage Infrastructure. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
10
Give an example of your past experience planning and prioritizing Closed and Open Drainage Infrastructure. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
11
How many years of experience do you have preparing, managing and reviewing construction contract, reports, plans, projects and design?
Less than 1 year
1 year but less than 2 years
2 years but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 5 years
5 years or more
No experience.
12
Give an example of your past experience preparing, managing and reviewing construction contract, reports, plans, projects and design. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A".
13
Are you currently a city of Houston employee?
Yes
No
14
Did you graduate from an approved curriculum in engineering by the State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers with satisfactory standing? OR Did you graduate form an engineering or related science curriculum at a recognized institution of higher education (other than a curriculum approved by the Board) AND pass the eight (8) hour fundamentals of engineering examination prescribed by the Board?
Yes
No
Required Question