Stormwater Project Manager

The purpose of this position is to manage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) stormwater drainage/infrastructure and water quality infrastructure projects for the Town of Bluffton (Town). Primary responsibilities include: coordinating design, permitting, bidding, easement acquisitions, grant monitoring and construction administration of various Town Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects; and supporting Town’s contracting and procurement policies.

• Assists in planning, monitoring, budgeting and administering stormwater drainage and water quality CIP projects.
• Assists in scoping projects and establishing contracts to address specific project requirements for the Town.
• Assists in developing project designs and cost estimates.
• Manages the CIP design process including initial project programming and budgeting, surveying, conceptual planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and work of other design professionals and consultants.
• Supervises daily interface activities of contractors, architects, engineers, surveyors, and third‑party utility agencies.
• Obtains, evaluates and monitors testing and inspection services including CMT and geotechnical.
• Manages the easement acquisition process including identifying and obtaining plats, appraisals, easement documents, negotiating with property owners and coordinating with Town Attorney and Town Council for review and approval.
• Prepares solicitations for design and construction, such as Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposals, and Requests for Qualifications.
• Prepares construction contracts for review and approval by Purchasing Administrator, Department Director, Town Attorney, Town Council and contractor.
• Monitors project permitting with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies.
• Manages construction administration including executing contracts, bonds, and insurance; preparing field progress reports, change orders; reviewing progress shop drawings, schedules and pay requests; and monitoring overall quality control and third‑party inspections.
• Prepares and reports monthly updates on status, schedule, and budget analysis; submits quarterly budget updates to Finance.
• Prepares Staff Reports and presentation materials for monthly Town Council meetings and quarterly workshops as requested.
• Supports other Project Managers on specific project tasks or components.
• Ensures projects achieve required acceptance and proper closeout with regulatory agencies and meet Town standards.
• Reviews sourcing documents to make sure activities are consistent with approved Town’s policies and procedures.
• Maintains contract change order log; payment ledger; contract value; approved payments; retainage; balance dues, etc.
• Assists other Town staff with procurement and sourcing activities in support of Town goals and objectives.
• Assists with grant duties including preparation of applications, budgets, schedules, exhibits and progress reporting.
• Oversees the work of contractors.
• Creates and maintains related computer databases.
• Plans, manages, and coordinates activities involving easement acquisition, construction, improvement, and maintenance of Town drainage systems including road drainage projects, outfall drainage projects, and pipe installations; uses GIS and Cartegraph asset management software.
• Conducts and documents inspections on open channels for MS4 requirements; schedules maintenance projects and pre‑storm inspections.
• Inspects and monitors drainage systems and related areas to identify problems, necessary repairs, or other situations requiring attention; issues work orders for required maintenance/repair work; and reports damage/vandalism, potentially hazardous/dangerous situations, or other problems to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates with other Town personnel, county staff, state agencies, utility companies, contractors, consulting engineers, and the general public.
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions; reviews publications and other materials to become and remain current on new principles and practices in assigned areas.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and addresses concerns as required.
• Performs emergency or…