Utilities Project Manager
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The Utilities Project Manager plays a vital role in shaping the future of the Town of Eries infrastructure by overseeing a diverse range of Utility related projects that enhance and support our growing community. Working under wellestablished guidelines and developing the expertise to independently manage responsibilities this position provides an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Utilities the Project Manager will take the lead in coordinating and managing a variety of projects from smallerscale initiatives to large and complex capital improvement projects that improve the Towns utilities systems. In this role the Project Manager will not only ensure successful project but also provide highlevel administrative support to department leadership contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Utilities Department.
This position is ideal for a detailoriented collaborative professional with a passion for infrastructure development project coordination and municipal operations offering the chance to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment. All staff are expected to adhere to the Towns mission vision and values of TRUE.
Posting Dates:04/14/2025 04/28/2025
**Please ensure your application is submitted and complete prior to 11:59pm on 4/28/2025 to be considered. All incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process. This posting may close early without further notice.
Pay Ranges:
Work Location: Town Hall 645 Holbrook Street Erie CO 80516
- This position is eligible to work remotely two days a week and required to work inoffice three days.
- This position may be assigned to work at other facilities within the Town as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential
Perform project management work by initiating managing coordinating and directing projects programs and capital projects for the Town and Facilities department. Oversee the preparation of RFPs RFQs CIPs and other prebid materials project construction documents construction specifications costestimates bid documents bid invitations contract selection procedures and contract award.
- Consult with management in order to develop project plans and goals scope of work schedules and project work plans including time frames funding limitations contract costs risk factors and allocation of available resources.
- Work independently with contractors and consultants manage projects identify project participants maintain project documents establish agendas set timelines monitor and report on the progress of assigned projects ensuring project is ontime ontarget and onbudget. Manage the selection of consultants and contractors for projects. Review submitted information for completeness and adherence to bid specifications.
- Coordinate internal and external project reviews with Town departments outside agencies affected community and business organizations and/or other stakeholders.
- This position works closely with a variety of regulatory agencies a working knowledge of the regulations of State and Federal agencies such as Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is necessary.
- Coordinate/lead land and easement acquisition efforts.
- Coordinate field construction issues to include change orders requests for information architects special instructions and other modifications to the plans and specifications.
- Act as point person or technical lead at certain facilities and/or projects as needed.
- Spend approximately 30 of work time in the field conducting site visits monitoring project progress coordinating with contractors and ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Take on special project assignments as needed.
Administrative and Customer Service
Promptly and positively respond to customer inquiries and concerns and provide current status of updates throughout project to completion.
- Manage all financial activities associated with projects and capital projects and communicate closely with Department Director and Managers. Include overall cost and expense management project cost accounting and internal cost allocations.
- Perform high level administrative duties on behalf of the Department Manager. Handle difficult and/or technical correspondence including contracts and legal documents; maintain accurate records reports financial reports and statistical reports. May require coordination to post project information and various updates to the Town or Department websites.
- Establish and maintain traditional and electronic record keeping systems and comply with all record retention policies of the Town.
Safety
- Performs a variety of duties that requires considerable knowledge and education of the use and wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Adhere to safety policies and procedures and ensures staff are trained in and follow all safety protocols.
CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Effectively communicates by actively listening and sharing relevant information with co workers supervisor(s) contractors consultants engineers internal and external customers.
- Interacts effectively with others to establish and maintain smooth working relations.
- Works effectively with internal and external customers to satisfy service and product expectations.
- Work behaviors demonstrate responsible positive and professional conduct and contribute to the overall goals and objectives of the Town and the department.
- Is skilled in jobspecific knowledge which is necessary to provide the appropriate quantity and quality of work in a timely and efficient manner.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
- Experience in Project Management
A combination of education and experience may be considered.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience with complex small and largescale projects including a combination of water and sewer utility projects electrical mechanical and plumbing.
- Experience managing projects with Supervisory Controls and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems 480 Volt power and instrumentation.
- Experience in conducting inspections and utilizing various inspection methods.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and achieve Town goals.
- Demonstrated ability and initiative to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Experience collaborating and partnering with internal and external partners.
- An Associates degree in business management engineering sciences construction management or a related field preferred.
- Coursework in accounting finance public administration or related field is preferred.
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
- Valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record.
Preemployment screenings include:
- Reference checks
- Background checks include: National and County Criminal Scan SexOffender Registry check and Motor Vehicle Report through DMV
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: procedures policies rules and regulations governing administrative functions and current office procedures and practices. Working knowledge of facility management building codes health and safety regulations construction methods and techniques and project management. Computer literacy especially in word processing project management and database/spreadsheet programs.
Skills in: how to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees other agencies and members of the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential issues with tact and discretion. Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records other business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to prioritize multiple projects. Ability to exercise initiative and to make sound independent judgments. Ability to read electronic and paper plans and translate business objectives and needs to problemsolving deliverables. Ability to negotiate with vendors. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work safely in all environments including adverse weather conditions and hazardous environments and support the culture of workplace safety at all times. Skill to replace receptacles and switches light fixtures electrical panel and perform preventive maintenance services on equipment and panels. Skill with: automatic generators lighting control relays and automation etc. Skill in effective time management.
Environmental Factors:
This position requires work both indoors and outdoors split roughly 50/50. Outdoor work is conducted on active construction sites and within industrial facilities exposing the incumbent to varying weather conditions uneven terrain potential traffic hazards and occasional exposure to chemicals fumes dust and gasses. Additionally the role necessitates occasional entry into confined spaces for short durations and regular local travel with outoftown travel for training and meetings one to two times per month.
Physical Factors:
This position will spend significant portions of the day sitting and standing with approximately two hours of walking required per day. The role involves repetitive motion tasks such as typing and using office equipment for up to four or more hours daily. Climbing ladders and stairs at facilities and within storage tanks is required and the position involves working at heights up to 50 feet on roofs and storage tanks. Grasping and lifting objects including field equipment up to 40 pounds is necessary as is occasional bending kneeling and stooping. This role requires the ability to hear various sounds including those from moving vehicles and heavy equipment and to possess visual acuity for both closeup and distance vision as well as depth perception.
The Town of Erie offers a comprehensive benefit package and pays a major portion of the employee premium to make these benefits more affordable for you. Coverage of these benefits begin the 1st of the month following date of hire for benefited employees regularly working an average of 30 hours per week. Each year you will have the option of changing your elections through open enrollment. To learn more review thebenefits webpage.
Designated full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- Robust Medical Dental and Vision plans including spouse domestic partner and family coverage options
- Supplemental Accident Critical Illness and Hospital Plans
- Voluntary Life/AD&D
- Employer paid Basic Life/AD&D
- Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Diagnosis and infertility treatment options via Cigna plans
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
- Robust extended sick leave and family sick leave program
- Up to 48 hours of Colorado Sick Leave 1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked in a pay period
- 3.5 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year (increases with years of service)
- 40 hours of preloaded Paid Time Off (PTO) to each new employee upon hire
- Fifteen 15 Paid Holidays
- TwentyFour 24 Hours of Paid Volunteer Leave
- Up to 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave for bonding with a new child
- Option to sell back PTO after two years of continuous employment
- 457 Retirement Plan with a 5 employer match and immediate 100 vesting in your deferral contributions AND employer contributions
- Education reimbursement up to $2000 per year
- Individual free membership to the Erie Community Center and steep discounts on couple or family memberships.
- Halfoff charging at townowned EV charging stations
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Program through Benefits Hub
- Eligible for discount Dell Computer program
- Onsite/virtual trainings for growth and development opportunities
We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)qualified employer!
EEOC Statement:
The Town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term condition or privilege of employment. Applicants employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age 40 or older) disability and genetic information (including family medical history) veteran status marital status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct which has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individuals work performance or creating a severe intimidating hostile or offensive work environment. This provision applies to all employees including directors supervisors coworkers and nonemployees such as residents members of all boards and task force groups contractors vendors consultants etc.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
