Project Manager (Water Wastewater Experience Required)

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Position Summary

The Project Manager oversees the management operation and maintenance of both water and wastewater treatment systems. This dual-role position is critical in ensuring that both the water supply and wastewater systems are safe efficient and compliant with all regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in both water & wastewater systems preferably with a state-issued dual water/ wastewater operator certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercises considerable judgement in determining work assignment priorities in use of equipment and use of manpower; modifies methods procedures and priorities to meet changing conditions and determines materials equipment needed to complete jobs-
• Schedules reviews and may participate in the work of mechanics engaged in maintenance and repair of all municipal gasoline and diesel driven vehicles including specialized equipment. Maintains records of serviced vehicles and/or equipment as well as the daily implementation of the preventive maintenance program. Responsible for the requisition of parts and supplies used in repair of equipment and maintains adequate inventory of necessary parts.
• Ensures that work is conducted in compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Reviews work of subordinates and crews and progress performance with constructions timeliness and safety
• Continuously inspects work in progress with performance to plan and instructions
• Knowledge in municipal public works such as planning design maintenance and construction.
• Knowledge in principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.
• Knowledge in applicable Federal State and local laws and regulations pertaining to public works and utility functions.
• Knowledge in Principles of Effective Management Skills.
• Ability to analyze evaluate and implement municipal public works and utility programs/projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge in safe work practices.
• Ability to plan organize and direct the work of public works and utility personnel.
• Ability to analyze organizational and administrative problems recommend alternative courses of action and provide leadership to others in implementing such actions.
• Ability to prepare and create clear and comprehensive written reports.
• Maintain strong relationships with the city officials employees contractors the general public and representatives of other agencies.
• Evaluating and training staff.
• Filling in for Operators when short-staffed and responsible for evaluating the hiring needs of your assigned projects/ territory.
• Performs other related duties as directed

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Job Qualifications

• 5 years experience in water/ wastewater utilities Public Works civil engineering or similar industry
• 5 years experience at a supervisory and/or Manager level and comfortable with handling multiple project sites
• State-issued water/ wastewater operator certifications
• Knowledge of work hazards safety procedures and traffic laws relating to equipment and machinery required to perform utility Maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and plans
• Able to organize coordinate and manage the daily operations of significant project
• Able to communicate well both verbally and in writing
• Must have a permanent residence within 50 miles of project location

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise active machinery high pressure fluid systems electrical equipment confined spaces heights and depths fumes air borne particles noxious gases pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit stand stoop twist and bend at the waist turn kneel squat raise arms above shoulder height grasp reach and perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to operate equipment have vision sufficient to operate equipment have hearing in the normal range with or without an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height including items which may be bulky or awkward climb into and out of vehicles having high ground clearance; carry a 50 pound tool box; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; work in confined places; wear and use appropriate safety equipment.