Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Project/Program Manager

About the role

Ardurra is seeking an Infiltration/Inflow (I&I) Project/Program Manager to join our team in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Primary Function

This position will lead the planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive, on-going city-wide sanitary sewer I&I reduction program that will benefit the client operationally, economically, and environmentally. The candidate will be in charge of program oversight, development of policy updates related to I&I reduction, data collection & analysis, flow monitoring, strategic I&I assessment & reduction plan, community outreach, sanitary sewer evaluation surveys (SSES) including smoke testing, manhole inspections, night flow isolation and targeted CCTV, cost-effective corrective action plans, bidding assistance and CEI support, among others.

Primary Duties

• Planning, development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive city-wide sanitary sewer I&I reduction program
• Assist the client in successfully achieving the program’s goal of: identifying, mitigating, and preventing excess water from entering the sanitary sewer system
• Management and oversight of: SSES; I&I mitigation night flow testing, GPDIM calculations, night flow isolation, smoke testing; I&I repair analysis and prioritization; construction administration & inspection services
• Able to coordinate effectively with multiple client departments, the program team, and subconsultants to support and deliver program-related tasks
• Candidate must be self-motivated and able to lead and assist the program team in completing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Prepare and/or supervise and review engineering reports, opinions of probable cost and recommendations
• Maintain and supervise completed project files and proper document control
• Coordinate and manage complete project life cycle from assessment, to planning, procurement, and construction
• Project/program management, administration, invoicing and resources management

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required
• 10 or more years of experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Registered as a PE in the State of Florida
• Proven experience with planning, development, implementation, and management of a sanitary sewer I&I reduction programs
• Negotiation of Sewer Consent Orders is preferred
• NASSCO Certification preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate as appropriate
• Relevant technical expertise
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills