Project Manager; Utilities

Highly responsible technical work involving the investigation, design, review, inspection and coordination of a wide variety of complex engineering and facility related projects. Duties include project management, design, and inspection services. This position requires technical expertise, strong analytical, computer and communication skills, the ability to work independently and the ability to simultaneously complete multiple projects.

The following statements describe the principal functions of this job and its scope of responsibility but shall not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including working in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.

• Serves as the primary project manager and County representative for technical/engineering projects. Assigned projects typically are broad in scope involving multiple technical disciplines and a high degree of complexity.
• Responsible for successful completion of assigned projects on time and within budget. Workload requires multi-tasking (i.e. the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and bring all to a successful conclusion).
• Coordinates, monitors, and reviews construction documents (i.e. plans and specifications) prepared by professional engineering/architectural firms and/or in-house technical staff and incorporates these documents into the project design.
• Conducts meetings with clients/customers to determine initial project objectives and requirements. Keeps clients/customers well advised of project status.
• Conducts meetings with the public, other County staff members and the Board of County Commissioners regarding all aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensures that completed projects are functional, economical, maintainable and aesthetically pleasing.
• Negotiates with consultants and contracts diplomatically and effectively.
• Performs field investigations of assigned project sites to collect data, verify existing/actual conditions and ensure conformance with plans/specifications.

• Performs inspection of construction activities and project sites to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Ensures construction activities comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

• Possesses and demonstrates knowledge of construction principles, water/wastewater operations, engineering principles and construction management.
• Prepares plans and specifications for project accomplishment via construction and/or service contracts.
• Prepares designs for projects within one’s technical competence. Obtains design services for areas outside of one’s technical competence and integrates those designs into the overall project.
• Possess and demonstrates proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to produce drawings, sketches, maps, charts and graphics.
• Prepares cost estimates.
• Prepares progress schedules and project summaries on a regular basis.
• Provides technical assistance in response to inquiries from the Board of County Commissioners, other County staff members and the public.
• Possesses and demonstrates a basic knowledge of surveying principles and practices.

• Reviews plans, specifications, contract documents, contributed assets, engineering cost estimates and final as-built specifications for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities at all stages for conformance with county standards.
• Assists with commercial and subdivision plan review, permitting, inspection, and project final completion.
• Meets with HCUD staff to coordinate review of commercial and subdivision plans, capacity analysis and specifications.
• Regular Attendance.

County employees are required to report for work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of…