Senior Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager
About the role
Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager in our Municipal Services Department. We are seeking qualified applicants for our Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL offices.
Responsibilities
- Cook up Communications between B&W, client and contractor for our capital improvement programs.
- Coordinate and Administer Water/Wastewater Start-up’s after Construction.
- Complete Operational Reviews of Water/Wastewater Plans during design.
- Visit and Troubleshoot Water/Wastewater Facilities when needed for municipal clients.
- Aid in Rate Studies, Alternate Water Studies, Capital Improvement Plans, and Asset Management Plans.
- Act as Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC) for one or multiple water/wastewater treatment facilities.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and submit DMR’s to IEPA.
- Direct operators and labors in proper water/wastewater operations.
- Establish positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
- Responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the water and wastewater systems.
- Provide on-site Municipal staffing assistance to several clients.
- Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.
- Cook up work done by other departments for local municipality.
- Review development plans from Client Perspective for compliance with local requirements including stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation aspects.
- Consult with other reviewers regarding electrical, photometric, and structural issues.
- Assess the need for permits from other agencies.
- Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities.
- Provide recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development.
- Prepare written review reports; communicate with village staff, developers, and designers.
- Respond proactively to inquiries from village staff and officials, developers, designers and adjacent property owners.
- Aid in preparation, documentation, and improvement of review procedures.
- Perform other assignments as required.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in an environmentally focused degree program is preferred.
- Illinois IEPA Wastewater Treatment Operator's License (Optional).
- Illinois IEPA Water Treatment Operator's License.
- Must have significant experience in a water/wastewater operations and laboratory procedures.
- Must have knowledge of NPDES limits for wastewater quality and wastewater treatment facility regulations.
- Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff and officials.
- Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
- Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience operating in a water or wastewater treatment facility or related experience required.
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Verbal Communication
- Technical Issues Explanation
- Local Government Staff Interaction
- Driver's License
Benefits
Our outstanding benefits include healthcare offerings, an Employee Assistance Program, financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses, generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, flexible work arrangements, 401k plans, and an Employee Stock Ownership program.
Pay
The pay range for this role is $100,000-$120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.