Project Manager

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.

POSITION: Project Manager

PAY RATE: $50.48 - $67.30

SCHEDULE: Hours 7:00a.m.-3:30p.m., Monday – Friday. Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. Response to emergency events and alarm callouts as scheduled and required.

LOCATION: Manatee County, FL

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, routine and capital maintenance and management, administrative duties, and client communications with several city departments. You will oversee a staff of 24 employees in the daily operations and maintenance of both water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, reuse system, collections, distribution and customer service-related duties.

The Project Manager will play an active role in coordination and communication with assigned staff, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing hands-on work and producing all required reports. He or she will coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system.

DUTIES:

• Day-to-day operations and management of all water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities and assigned pump stations.
• Day-to-day operations and management of a SCADA System and remote communications network.
• Implementation and management of an innovative predictive maintenance management program and a computerized maintenance management system.
• Administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects.
• Emergency responses for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events etc.
• Provision of requested / required operations and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and municipality.
• Management and oversight of a large Capital Improvement Plan.
• Collaborate with engineers on future planning and ongoing construction administration.
• Attend council meetings and present project update presentations.
• Promote and develop staff members.
• Review development plans and permits and attend pre-construction meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

• Senior Manager with 10 to 15 years’ experience in managing complex water and/or wastewater utilities including laboratory, collection and distribution systems.
• Ensure safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed, and DOT, OSHA, Health & safety and other requirements are met. Conduct routine facility inspections and interact with regulators as required.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and team leadership approach to this position.
• Ability to make sound decisions with staff management, technical solutions, safety procedures and business operations.
• Experience managing an operations budget of $4.5 million or more with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient. We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.
• Experience managing Capital Projects in the Water and Wastewater Industry to include funding mechanisms.

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE:

• Utility Pants: Employees must wear durable utility pants suitable for the work environment.
• Safety Shoes: Steel-toed or other appropriate safety shoes are mandatory to protect against workplace hazards.
• Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.