Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Treatment

Job Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues at assigned facilities to ensure continuous and efficient performance.
• Promptly report concerns to the manager.
• Adhere to established sampling schedules, conduct routine water and wastewater tests, perform daily observations and lab tests, and collect regulatory samples and meter readings with integrity and accuracy.
• Record test results in logbooks and data systems; maintain data integrity and report abnormalities to the manager.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment issues; perform repairs and preventative maintenance under managerial guidance.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and organization, including sweeping, mopping, waste removal, and groundskeeping tasks.
• Purchase and order lab supplies, chemicals, and consumables to maintain operational continuity.
• Respond to on-call emergencies within a 60-minute timeframe when scheduled.
• Attend regulatory walkthrough inspections.
• Lead team operations by directing staff, overseeing training initiatives, and actively contributing to hiring processes, including interviews and selection decisions.
• Prepare employee work schedules and assist with payroll entries to support accurate and timely compensation.
• Foster strong client relationships by addressing inquiries and ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Develop client budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with project objectives and financial constraints.
• Prepare and compile regulatory and management-directed reports in alignment with compliance guidelines and instructions from the Senior Area Manager.
• Maintain assigned vehicle and follow policies regarding vehicle operation and safety.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly address any safety concerns.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the overall operations and objectives of the organization.

Required Qualifications And Certifications

• Prior experience in water/wastewater treatment facility with a deep knowledge of processes and regulatory compliance.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license and a history of responsible driving.
• Ability to lead, supervise employees, and manage projects.
• Strong professional communication skills, both oral and written.
• General computer skills and ability to learn technical systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain relevant water and wastewater treatment certifications is highly encouraged and supported for career growth.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to speak and hear: 4-8 hours/day.
• Walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling: 4-8 hours/day.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, touch, and reach: 4-8 hours/day.
• Climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit: Regularly.
• Regularly lift and carry materials weighing 10–25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs.
• Operate gasoline, diesel, or gas-powered equipment and hand tools.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold temperatures, snow, and ice.
• Noise level: Moderate.