Water and Wastewater Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cook up 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.
• Aid in estimating responsibilities.

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.
• 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.
• Cook up 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.