Project Manager I

SUMMARY:

Manage the design and construction of capital improvement projects such as gravity sewers, pump stations/ force mains, storage facilities, wastewater treatment plant improvements, and green infrastructure /watershed control projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Manage the design and construction of capital improvement projects, including sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation and replacements, private source I/I removal projects, pump stations / force mains, detention and storage facilities, wastewater treatment plant improvements, and integrated gray, green and watershed control projects.

• Plan, investigate, and perform field work activities to determine feasibility and options.

• Provide project information during annual capital budget development.

• Oversee construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.

• Direct construction and maintenance activities at project sites, including supervision of SD1 personnel (i.e., operators, laborers, and site foreman) and contractors.

• Coordinate with SD1 personnel and outside consultants in the preparation of engineering and design documents.

• Prepare and submit budget estimates, schedules, progress reports, or cost tracking reports. Manage schedules and budgets for assigned projects so that budgets are not exceeded and schedule milestones are met.

• Manage professional services and construction contracts, including costs, quality, schedule, and field activities.

• Coordinate with material suppliers and material testing subcontractors to meet quality assurance requirements of the design.

• Interact with outside agencies, organizations, stakeholders, customers and other individuals that have a role in SD1’s ongoing and planned activities. This would include attendance at meetings and technical workshops, presentations to various stakeholders, meetings with property owners, and coordination with the local jurisdictions of Northern Kentucky.

• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.

• Provide engineering assistance to all other SD1 Departments, as needed.

• Occasionally perform confined space entries, confined space certification or the ability to obtain certification with in the first 6-months of employment is required.

COMPETENCIES:

Core Competencies :

• Continuous Improvement: Responds promptly and calmly to new or improved work procedures and leads his or her team through the changes with a positive attitude.

• Critical & Strategic Thinking: Provides vision. Understands big picture and influences others to translate vision into action.

• Innovation & Initiative: Looks for and makes continuous improvements.

• Job Knowledge and Performance: Successfully completes essential duties for job level assigned

• Organization and Time Management: Supports proactive collaboration with others to ensure understanding of final products.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering or Construction Management from four-year college or university; plus four to eight years of related experience and/or training. Licensed engineer in Kentucky is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

• English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

• Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

• Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

• Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

• Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Items Used % of time used

Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledgehammer, etc.) 1%

Equipment (quickie saw, drills, jackhammer, etc.) 0%

Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.) 0%

Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.) 0%

Computer or Laptop 75%

Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time:

Positions % of time in position Up to how much weight

Standing 30%

Walking 6%

Lifting or moving 10% 35 lbs

Climbing or balancing 1%

Pulling 0% 50 lbs

Pushing 0% 50 lbs

Cramped or confined spaces 1%

Sitting 60%

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1%

Other positions and the associated % of time:

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to conditions % of time exposed

Dirt/Mud 20%

Significant heat 10%

Significant cold 10%

Smoke or fumes 1%

Harmful chemicals 1%

Water or wastewater 20%

Moderate or louder noise 5%

Vibration 2%

Grease or oil 1%

Electric shock risk 1%

Dust/Shavings 2%

Office Environment 80%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,360.00 - $86,320.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Wright, KY 41017 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,360 - $86,320