Stormwater Project Manager

About the role

The purpose of this position is to manage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) stormwater drainage/infrastructure and water quality infrastructure projects for the Town of Bluffton (Town).

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, monitoring, budgeting and administering stormwater drainage and water quality CIP projects.
• Aids in scoping projects and establishing contracts to address specific project requirements for the Town.
• Aids in developing project designs and cost estimates.
• Manages the CIP design process including initial project programming and budgeting, surveying, conceptual planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and work of other design professionals and consultants.
• Supervises daily interface activities of contractors, architects, engineers, surveyors, and third-party utility agencies.
• Obtains, evaluates and monitors testing and inspection services including CMT and geotechnical.
• Manages the easement acquisition process including identifying and obtaining, plats, appraisals, easement documents, negotiating with property owners and coordinating with Town Attorney and Town Council for review and approval.
• Prepares solicitations for design and construction, such as Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposals, and Requests for Qualifications.
• Prepares construction contracts for review and approval by Purchasing Administrator, Department Director, Town Attorney, Town Council and contractor.
• Maintains contract change order log; payment ledger; contract value; approved payments; retainage; balance dues, etc.
• Supports other Project Managers on specific project tasks or components.
• Ensures projects achieve required acceptance and proper closeout with regulatory agencies and meet Town standards.
• Reviews sourcing documents to make sure activities are consistent with approved Town’s policies and procedures.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; reviews publications and other materials to become and remain current on new principles and practices in assigned areas.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and addresses concerns as required.
• Performs emergency or disaster-related duties as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, landscape architect, or a related field; and five (5) years of related work experience in storm drainage design, construction and inspection (including sediment and erosion control), infrastructure maintenance, and project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licenses or Certifications: Valid South Carolina driver’s license. Certifications or training required: Defensive Driving Certification; FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training IS-00100 and IS-00700. Certifications or training preferred: Have (or obtain within six (6) months of hire) a certification as a South Carolina Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI); Certified. Post-Construction Best Management Practice Inspector.