Published date: May 7, 2025
Operations Manager
Department: Commissioner Pct. 4
Job Grade: 17
Annual Salary: $108,041 – $124,500
Location: 23628 Roberts Rd, New Caney, TX
Civil Service: Yes
Shift Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm (some weekends and holidays may be required)
Education, Experience and Skill Requirements
- Organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to delegate work appropriately to assigned team support and work within a team environment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Project Management, Business, Construction Management, Landscape Architect, Engineering, or related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Five (5) years of full-time work experience managing public works teams or horizontal construction teams. Ten (10) years preferred.
- Three (3) year of supervisory or lead experience that provided the skills to lead a group of professionals in a technical field. Five (5) years preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
- Experience in developing complex project schedules and using scheduling software like Microsoft Project.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of project management, contract management, process analysis, and coordination of public and private entities.
- Must have good communication skills, both orally and in writing
Primary Job Duties
- Support the Chief of Staff in managing the field operations of the Precinct.
- Assist supervisors in triaging work orders and prioritizing tasks.
- Develop and maintain annual maintenance/ project schedules.
- Perform regular field visits to assess work and receive feedback from field employees.
- Ensure Precinct has sufficient materials and equipment to maintain effective field operations.
- Effectively represent the interest of the Precinct in meetings with public agencies, the business community, and members of the public.
- Ensure operations conform to Commissioners strategic vision.
- Provide technical guidance to supervisors.
- Maintain familiarity with MUTCD and ensure signs and pavement markings are compliant with best practices.
- Develop familiarity with local watersheds. Work with Drainage supervisor to ensure ditches drain correctly and comply with best practices.
- Maintain familiarity with road construction/ maintenance best practices.
- Monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to supervisors so they can better lead their teams.
- Shape organizational culture to maintain good morale among employees.
- Organize training as needed to maintain safety and best practices.
- Coordinate employee evaluations and development plans.
- Develop and maintain operating procedures.
- Partner with project coordinators on managing capital projects.
- Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.
Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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