Project Manager Construction

Position Purpose: 

The Project Manager Construction is responsible for planning construction oversight of assigned projects with project planning administration and delivery in accordance with Company standards and policy. This person will assist the Senior Engineer in support of infrastructure renewal and new construction company projects to support business objectives including innovation process improvement capacity and compliance.

Serves as lead point of contact on and manages new business activities with all outside contractors engineers architects developers and individuals requesting new water service connections. Coordinates all new business activities across all company departments and groups. Performs other activities related to system growth. Ensures compliance with the Public Utility Commission as it relates to all new service policies rules and regulations.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Coordinates and reviews the work plan for utility facilities construction services and activities; performs work activities including organizing and scheduling the work of staff and private contractors; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Design and produce construction drawings and specifications proposals estimates reports studies punch lists and record drawings related aspects of water treatment plants and associated distribution / collection systems.
• Conducts inspections and provides field drawings of company subcontractor and developer installed construction projects to assure conformance to company specifications and construction methods.
• Reviews the design of assigned utilities construction projects; prepares and/or review of plans specifications estimates and contracts for assigned projects.
• Works with various outside agencies and individuals; e.g. developers fire departments health departments regulatory staff and others regarding specifications rules and regulations text results system capability expansion plans compliance with environmental requirements and other operating and engineering concerns for optimal project administration.
• Studies the operation of company facilities and works with Operations personnel in identifying opportunities where support in operational improvements are required including environmental compliance efficient and reliable operations health and safety as well as adequate customer service while minimizing operating expense. Recommends and supports capital and/or policy and procedure improvements in operations where appropriate.
• Assists with annual capital expenditure budgets for assigned companies by providing supporting documentation for all system additions and modifications. Participates in the preparation of 5-year capital strategic plans.
• Serves as lead point of contact on and coordinates new business activities with all outside contractors engineers architects developers and individuals requesting new water service connections.
• Manages all new business activities across all departments and groups.
• Receives and processes individual and developer requests for additional connections to the water system.
• Ensures compliance with all new service policies in accordance with IPUC rules and regulations.
• Responsible for compliance of offsite/onsite main layout and calculations for developer projects.
• Evaluates and determines when and where main extension and/or service area expansion is required to serve new development.
• Makes recommendations relating to main oversizings.
• Oversees and prepares developer agreements service agreements and other necessary documents for developers and others extending or connecting to the water system.
• Prepares Funding Project work orders for service extensions or connections.
• Completes project close-out and line adjustment process on assigned projects.
• Makes recommendations to the Approved Contractor list and performs annual review of existing Approved Contractors.
• Makes redline adjustments to water plans submitted by various agencies to meet Company requirements.
• Manages activities of the Engineering Design Technician and the Project Administrative Assistant related to new construction projects.
• Responsible and in charge of responding to the IPUC Staff regarding customers (new development) questions and/or requests.

Qualifications :

Education/Experience/Background: 

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management Engineering or a related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education technical certifications or training and / or work experience.
• Five (5) years cumulative of related experience with water construction and operation.
• 3 years of experience interacting with the public preferably with developers contractors and/or public agencies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

• Proficient with Google for Business and MS Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics pumping systems water processes engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proven understanding of state and federal regulations governing water supply.
• Strong communication technical organizational interpersonal negotiation problem solving and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt and assume local work practices while becoming an integral element of the local operating team.
• Demonstrated analytical skills necessary to resolve problems that require the use of basic administrative principles.
• Extensive knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to organize coordinate and prioritize tasks on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills for interacting with all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe work environment.
• Must be able to read complex reports; write detailed reports and prepare presentations; analyze complex operational challenges and resolve the same.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training: 

• Project management courses a plus.
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Construction Manager Certification (CM) by the Construction Manger Certification Institute (CMCI).

Physical Requirements:

• Walking on uneven terrain; climbing hills and stairs; moderate lifting up to 25 pounds; sit for long periods at a time.
• Must be able to see clearly and hear warning devices and alarms.
• Must be able to speak to give direction and converse with other officials.
• Viewing of computer screen use of computer and mouse.

Additional Information :

Benefits: Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time