ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
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ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Salary
$2,471.20 - $2,783.20 Biweekly
Location
Houston, Texas
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
37994
Department
Houston Airport System
Opening Date
01/23/2026
Closing Date
1/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications will be accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
Division/ Section: HAS OPERATIONAL PLANNING AND READINESS
Workdays & Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm (subject to change)
PURPOSE OF DIVISION
The Operational Planning and Readiness team is responsible for stakeholder engagement, project coordination, and project review. It serves as the conduit between projects and the airport stakeholders. Stakeholder engagement leads to better coordination of projects with each airport's stakeholders, improving airport efficiency and lessens or eliminates operational impacts. The Houston Airport's Operational Planning and Readiness team exists to assure that the facilities meet the readiness standards and expectations of a 5-star airport.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Assistant Project Manager- Operational Planning and Readiness will assist the Project Manager and support the Operational Readiness team by attending TIP, JOC, and other Infrastructure meetings with stakeholder groups to ensure smooth operation and minimal operational impacts for airport users. This position will assist in reviewing and approving all Work Activity Notifications (WAN), reviewing construction projects and designs. Provides support to the ORAT team through development of dashboards to track various activities involved in Operational readiness. "Candidates must be able to obtain all security required badge access including Custom Border Patrol access within 6 months from the hire date."
The Assistant Project Manager responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Prepares and reviews various reports and records.
Assist with mitigation of Operational and Customer Service impacts by anticipating risks associated with proposed construction activities
Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day coordination of operational activities in the terminals and on the roadways with all impacted airport stakeholders.
Assist with development of project scopes and submittals of new Initiative Request forms (IRF's) and Work Orders.
Develop and maintain an effective reporting system that includes all Operational Planning and Readiness projects.
Participate in project meetings, working groups and workshops, contributing technical analysis and experience as it relates to Operational Planning and Readiness.
Attend workshops, trials, simulations, familiarization, and other activities for the opening of new facilities.
Serve as core member of onsite airport leadership (National Incident Management System) in emergency situations as defined by CFR 139.325
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position requires stooping, bending and/or lifting of items of up to 30 pounds with occasional periods of walking on rough surfaces. There are occasional discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve occasional exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a bachelor's degree in architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position.
Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.
Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience is required.
PREFERENCES
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
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION
YES - this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
Pay Grade 20
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 (281-233-1528). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. If you need special services or accommodations, call (281-233-1528). (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.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
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.
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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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 a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
Are you a Houston Airport System - Infrastructure employee?
Yes
No
03
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
High School Diploma/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree and beyond
04
How many years of verifiable experience do you have in construction, construction inspection, design, or a closely related field?
0 to Less than 2 years
2 to Less than 4 years
4 to Less than 6 years
6 to Less than 8 years
8 or more years
05
Please indicate the degree concentration you obtained ("See Resume" is not acceptable, if statement does not apply, please insert N/A)
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Landscape Architecture
Project Management
A closely related field
No Degree
06
Please explain your level of expertise working with the follow Microsoft products: SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerApps, and Power Automate.
BEGINNER: Perform daily word processing tasks, enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format...
INTERMEDIATE: Basic formatting and create a variety of templates, merges; manage table data, sort ...
ADVANCED: Manage table data, sort and filter merges, advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data in Excel. delete e-mails from the In box, Sent Items and Deleted Items folders, Add, edit, move and delete appointments on your calendar.
EXPERT: Produce table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, manage Macro commands, and create MS Excel applications, managing multiple calendars.
No Experience
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Work Setting Experience (Please check all that you have verifiable experience with)
Active airport terminal or airside/landside operational environments
Large-scale infrastructure or capital improvement projects in an active facility
Construction activities within occupied or publicly accessible facilities
Multi-stakeholder operational settings involving airlines, tenants, security, and maintenance teams
Transportation hubs or facilities (airports, transit centers, roadways, or similar)
Operational readiness, activation, or transition of new or renovated facilities
High-traffic customer service environments requiring minimal operational disruption
No Experience
08
How many years of experience do you have working in an Airport Infrastructure environment?
Less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
4 years or more
No experience
09
Can you walk us through how you have supported operational readiness for a complex facility or large-scale project?
10
Describe a time you had to balance operational needs with construction demands. What was your role and how did you manage it?
Required Question
