Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

The LOTT Clean Water Alliance is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented person to join the Engineering Team as an Engineering Project Manager.

LOTT is a regional wastewater treatment utility serving Lacey, Olympia, Tumwater, and Thurston County. We are a leader in treatment performance and treat wastewater to some of the highest standards for wastewater treatment facilities on Puget Sound. We are always testing new technologies and working to improve our processes and outcomes. Working for LOTT can be personally rewarding and a great way to make an impact in the community we serve.

Our Engineering Project Managers (EPMs) are responsible for the implementation of projects identified in our Capital Improvement Plan, as well as other efforts identified by the organization. Much of their work involves leading a team of LOTT staff to clearly identify project scope and then working with staff and a design consultant to complete the project design. During construction, the Construction Manager (CM) takes the lead role in executing the construction contract, while the Engineering Project Manager continues in a management role to ensure the project design is fulfilled, including providing support to the CM as needed.

Our Engineering Team is a highly motivated, collaborative group, with high standards and a strong work ethic. We are proud of the work we do building and operating reliable and high-quality infrastructure. LOTT's Culture of Excellence is built around core values of:
Collaboration, Taking Responsibility, Fostering Belonging, Solving Problems, Being Innovative, and Ensuring High Standards.

Engineering Project Managers are assigned capital projects that vary in size and complexity based on the needs of the organization. Most projects at LOTT involve the rehabilitation of existing facilities to increase capacity, replace aged infrastructure, or improve treatment. EPMs typically manage multiple projects at once, requiring prioritization and workload balancing to meet various project timelines. EPMs may take the lead early in project scoping to fully vet the project scope and need, or they may be assigned later in the process once preliminary project development has occurred.

To be successful in this role, one must have a firm understanding of engineering principles, design processes, contract document preparation, and public works contracting. The ideal candidate should possess knowledge of wastewater treatment, communicate clearly and assertively, and be solutions minded. We are also seeking an individual who is self-motivated, organized in their work, and able to meet multiple deadlines.

Working Conditions:

The Engineering Project Manager works primarily in an office setting but will be required to work in all areas of LOTT facilities, including travel to remote community locations and LOTT worksites in order to perform equipment assessments and obtain information from LOTT staff, consultants and contractors. Due to the size and configuration of LOTT facilities, the ability to climb stairs and sufficient agility to safely navigate uneven terrain and slippery surfaces both indoors and outdoors is required.

The Project Manager may be exposed to a variety of health and safety conditions including toxic, corrosive and combustible fumes and chemicals, high voltage equipment, and raw sewage. Supervision:
Responsible for the supervision of assigned staff. May communicate direction to staff, consultants or contractors when working in support of assigned projects.