Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Water/Wastewater Project Manager to oversee and manage various water/wastewater-related projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction management, project scheduling, and coordination, with expertise in relevant software tools. This role requires effective communication and leadership skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with all regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Assuring program standards and protocols are followed.
• Directly managing project management functions for assigned projects through planning, design, and construction phases:

Planning:

• Manage the progress of the Design Consultants (DC), contracted through the client, for completion of the Project Implementation Report (PIR) to schedule, to cost, and contracted quality and risk.
• Coordination and facilitation of the procurement process for DC for Design Phase services.

Design:

• Manage the progress of the DC contracted through the client (or if DB, through DB Team) during the design phase, schedule, cost, and contracted quality and risk.
• Coordination and facilitation of reviews and meetings with DC and client staff.

Construction:

• Manage the progress of the Construction Contractor (CC) or Design Build Contractor (DBC) contracted through the client during the construction phase, to schedule, to cost, and contracted quality and risk, including:
• Enforcement of contract terms
• Monitoring progress and acting to drive CC/DBC recovery activities of progress lags schedule
• Rapid escalation of issues in CC/DBC performance to client and or senior management.
• Oversight of Construction Manager (CM) contracted through client
• Performing or having performed by others review of RFIs, Submittals, RFS, RFD, Field Orders, CORs and Pay Requests in a timely manner.

Reporting:

• Direct reporting to the CIP PMT Deputy Program Manager, and under the leadership of the CIP PMT Program Manager (PgM)
• Produce project monthly status reports for submittal to the client.
• Provide information and updates on projects to PgM and the Program Controls team
• Provides feedback on project level “lessons learned” to PMT Deputy PgM for PMT’s lessons learned register.

Administrative functions:

• Manages junior-level staff assigned to projects that PM is managing

Program Procedures:

• Be familiar with Program processes and champion implementation of these processes, including requiring contractors to meet project milestone dates, provide submittals and work products on the required schedule, and meet contractual requirements.
• Institutes and follows on individual projects, project-level procedures for Project Management functions as developed by the PgM and Deputy PgM.

Commercial Acumen:

• Display sound commercial judgement in dealings with DCs, CCs, and DBCs.
• Mentor junior project management staff on the interpretation of contracts and on methods and best practices for holding contractors accountable for meeting the requirements of their contracts.
• Some Business Development will be a part of the responsibilities for this position due to the relationships that will be established with clients and customers. This will include identifying upcoming projects and potential teaming partners and positioning the company for success.
• Other duties may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, business, or related field.
• At least 10 years of total experience on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields.
• Minimum of 5 years at the Project Manager level on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields.
• Verifiable experience delivering multiple complex infrastructure projects and displaying sound commercial judgement in dealings with design consultants and construction contractors.
• Proven track record in addressing and driving rectification of performance issues in DCs, CCs, or DBCs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Greater than 15 years of total experience on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields preferred.
• 10 years at the Project Manager level on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields, with water and/or wastewater experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in engineering, business, or related field.
• Experience in assurances (risk management, contracting, insurance, etc.).
• Experience with both conventional and design-build contracting.
• PE or PMP Certification (Preferred, not required).

Equipment/Software Requirements:

• Contract Manager Software Experience REQUIRED, Oracle-Contract Manager experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other similar industry-standard engineering software packages.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Access

Work Requirements:

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Field/site visits will be required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company.

This position requires sedentary work, which involves:

• Sitting most of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Other physical activities may include lifting, using fingers (grasping, feeling), talking, hearing, reaching, standing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and close visual acuity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,686.00 - $98,122.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $88,686 - $98,122