Public Works Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager Municipal Operations & Utilities Leadership

Location:

Douglas, Georgia

Relocation Assistance Available

Are you an experienced utility operations leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in fast-paced municipal environments where safety, operational excellence, and team leadership drive success?

Inframark is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to serve as the second-in-command of a large municipal operations and maintenance team supporting critical public infrastructure. This leadership role oversees multiple utility divisions, including:

• Wastewater Treatment (6 MGD)
• Water Treatment (6 MGD)
• Water Distribution
• Sewer Collections
• Public Works Operations

This is an exceptional opportunity for a licensed wastewater professional with strong leadership experience to play a key role in managing essential community services while developing teams, optimizing operations, and driving continuous improvement.

The APM plays a critical role in operational strategy, workforce development, capital planning, and client relationship management. This is a key succession-planning role with significant exposure to leadership and future advancement opportunities.

• Serve as the operational leader and trusted partner to the Project Manager.
• Lead and support a diverse workforce responsible for utility operations, maintenance, and public works services.
• Manage daily activities of wastewater treatment facilities and associated utility operations.
• Develop and implement operational improvements that enhance service quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple departments.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Assist in developing and managing annual operating budgets.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures while analyzing monthly budget variances.
• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Support planning efforts for major capital improvement projects and infrastructure investments.

• Recruit, interview, train, mentor, and develop personnel.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to supervisors and staff.
• Administer performance management and progressive discipline processes.
• Build high-performing teams through leadership, communication, and employee engagement.

• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain accurate operational records and regulatory reports.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with municipal clients and stakeholders.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and reporting requirements.

• Valid driver's license.
• Active Wastewater Operator License (or equivalent state-issued wastewater certification) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory and operational experience in municipal wastewater operations.
• Experience managing, leading, or scheduling large teams of 50+ employees.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in utility, municipal, public works, or wastewater environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to make sound operational, financial, and personnel decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

This position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Work is performed in both office and field environments.