Plant Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Develop project scopes and objectives from the estimate, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to track progress and update monthly
• Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs
• Measure project performance using available systems, including cost management software tools, and proven techniques
• Report and escalate problems to management as needed
• Manage the relationships with the clients, all team members, subcontractors, and material suppliers
• Estimate or forecast all job costs in order to determine the financial picture of the project
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Remain current on safety standards and provide knowledge & feedback
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management

Qualifications and Requirements

• Educational background - preferably a Bachelor’s degree (at a minimum) in the fields of civil engineering, environmental engineering and/or construction management
• Experience managing water/wastewater plant projects
• Proven working experience as a project manager
• Solid technical background, with understanding and hands-on experience
• Excellent client relationship management and internal communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequent travel by car; Proof of insurance and a clean DMV record may be required.
• Clock multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.
• Will be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment when in the field.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; sit; talk and ,hear. The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.