Project Manager - Environmental Management

About the role

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for the management of a variety of capital improvement program (CIP) and Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) projects, including stormwater, transportation, and solid waste.

Responsibilities

• Manages multiple projects; writes and executes project plan design scenarios, schedules, equipment specifications, etc.; plans project life-cycle execution using accepted project management methodologies.
• Monitors project progress by reviewing design documents, work-in-progress, participating in strategy development, and conducting meetings and field inspections.
• Develops tasks and milestones for projects; tracks progress against schedules.
• Manages project files, including the preparation and filing of meeting minutes, communication logs, photographs, drawings, engineering reports, and invoices.
• Manages assigned project resources as necessary to meet all project goals.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Prepares technical reports, project summaries, project status reports, changes, and other reports.
• Communicates with property owners, consultants, contractors, the Georgia Department of Transportation, state agencies, and other parties; serves as liaison between contractors, vendors, department heads, county administrators, and county employees.
• Prepares invitations to bid, requests for proposals, project estimates, projects specifications, and associated contract documents.
• Investigates and responds to questions and complaints related to SPLOST projects.
• Reviews technical drawings and specification to coordinate planning and construction; provides problem-solving and value engineering concepts to maximize project efficiency.
• Administers all aspects of project contracts established with outside contractors and vendors.
• Designates the appropriate allocation of resources and support for project completion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the position.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for three to five years.
• Hydrology and hydraulics and construction experience is required.
• Experience with cost estimation is preferred.
• Strong competency in using Microsoft Office or equivalent software, plus working knowledge of CADD and GIS software.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Designation as a Professional Engineer, Engineer in Training, or Project Management Professional desired.

Pay

Starting Salary - $64,519.74