Senior Water​/Wastewater Operations Project Manager

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Bannockburn, Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL offices. Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

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Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a Senior Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager in our Municipal Services Department. We are seeking qualified applicants for our Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, or Mokena, IL offices.

• Coordinate Communications between B&W, client and contractor for our capital improvement programs.
• Coordinate and Administer Water/Wastewater Start-up’s after Construction.
• Complete Operational Reviews of Water/Wastewater Plans during design.
• Visit and Troubleshoot Water/Wastewater Facilities when needed for municipal clients.
• Assist in Rate Studies, Alternate Water Studies, Capital Improvement Plans, and Asset Management Plans.
• Act as Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC) for one or multiple water/ wastewater treatment facilities.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and submit DMR’s to IEPA.
• Direct operators and labors in proper water/ wastewater operations.
• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public.
• Responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the water and wastewater systems.
• Provide on‑site Municipal staffing assistance to several clients.
• Where required, serve as part‑time staff technician to local municipality.
• Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.
• Coordinate work done by other departments for local municipality.
• Review development plans from Client Perspective for compliance with local requirements including stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation aspects.
• Consult with other reviewers regarding electrical, photometric, and structural issues.
• Assess the need for permits from other agencies.
• Assess impacts to on‑site and adjacent private and public facilities
• Provide recommendations for improving on‑site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development.
• Prepare written review reports; communicate with village staff, developers, and designers.
• Respond proactively to inquiries from village staff and officials, developers, designers and adjacent property owners.
• Assist with preparation, documentation, and improvement of review procedures.
• Performs other assignments as required.

• A bachelor’s degree in an environmentally focused degree program is preferred.

• Illinois IEPA Wastewater Treatment Operator's License (Optional).
• Illinois IEPA Water Treatment Operator's License.

• 10+ years' experience operating in a water or wastewater treatment facility or related experience required.
• Must have significant experience in a water/wastewater operations and laboratory procedures.
• Must have knowledge of NPDES limits for wastewater quality and wastewater treatment facility regulations.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff and officials.
• Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.

The pay range for this role is $100,000-$120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

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