Project Manager

Description

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Director of Engineering

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $76,752 - $115,128 Annually

This position performs senior-level professional work in the management of capital improvement and repair/replacement projects for treatment facilities and distribution/collection systems. Position relies on advanced level experience to determine the best approach. Works with minimal supervision. Exercises judgment in accordance with well-defined policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing the full cycle of all projects from charter through final completion and acceptance.
• Manages the development of project design plans and specifications, budgets, cost estimating, time scheduling ad provides coordination and inspection review.
• Prepare time schedules, budget reports and technical specifications for a variety of projects.
• Create and/or coordinate technical portions of project contract documents with BSU purchasing staff and provides a review of final procurement documents.
• Administer project contracts, including review, recommendation and processing of change orders; tracks and advises on contract expenditures against budget; track and advise on project schedules.
• Research, analyze and report on utility functions, including but not limited to, regulatory compliance, system operations and utility/developer agreements.
• Coordinates construction and maintenance projects with other departments and outside developers.
• Coordinate and meet with all other departments, governmental agencies, consultants, contractors and other related parties regarding planning, design, permitting, and construction.
• Conduct occasional field inspections of projects to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare various permit applications and departmental reports.
• Work with BSU staff to assist in asset management, chartering future repair and replacement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• General Engineering principles and practices regarding design and construction.
• Federal, state and local permitting and regulatory requirements regarding utility infrastructure processes and understanding of the concepts related to utility/developer agreements, design planning bidding contract management and construction techniques, inspection and management.
• Contractual obligations of plans, specifications, addendums, and project cost.
• Design, hydraulic modeling, geographical information systems and asset management software.
• Company Policy and Procedures.
• Proficient use in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Modern office equipment and various computer programs and applications.
• Operation of various electronic devices.
• Administering construction contracts.
• Collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Understanding concepts related to utility/developers in design, planning, bidding and contract management.
• Creating presentations and exhibits for a variety of construction projects.
• Managing and tracking large projects.
• Organization, prioritization and time management.
• Read, interpret, and explain contracts, specifications, site plans, and shop drawings.
• Be adaptable to performing under frequent deadlines and/or in response to emergencies.
• Read and interpret various technical materials, ranging from moderate to complex terminology associated with job functions.
• Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Make decisions in accordance with BSU and department policies.
• Read, interpret, and explain ordinances, codes, agreements, and related documents.
• Identify, troubleshoot, predict, and resolve problems on projects.
• Analyze and interpret problems and draw valid conclusions in task processing and prioritization.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Perform duties in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Clearly communicate and understand information both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with both internal and external contacts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or closely related field from an accredited college or university; supplemented by two (2+) or more years’ experience in underground construction and utility management; some supervisory experience required; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may be considered.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.