Design and Construction Manager

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.
“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

• Paid Time Off:
  Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays.
• Health and Wellness Benefits:
  The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
• 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution:
  We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
• Grow With Us:
  Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance.
• Additional Benefits:
  Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.

Responsible for all aspects of planning and completing complex water and wastewater system improvements, as well as other operational and engineering projects. The Project Manager will work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and others to ensure proposed projects meet TCEQ, EHS, operating, efficiency, and other requirements. The Project Manager is a service and solution provider who works with others in order to improve customer service, safety, efficiency, and the bottom line.

• Provide oversight, management and delivery for the installation of transmission mains, distribution mains, wastewater collection systems, services, hydrants, generators, electric motors, pumps, boosters, chlorinating equipment, storage facilities, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ensures projects are completed on a timely basis in the most cost-effective and safe manner and making sure that operation instructions are prepared.
• Visits construction projects on a regular basis to review progress of construction and coordinates with engineering consultants, inspectors and contractors. Physical inspection of construction in progress will be required to verify work completed prior to approving progress payments.
• Responsible for contract solicitation, procurement, and negotiation for goods and services pertaining to the water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. This requires preparation or oversight of developing requests for proposals or bids and seeing the work through contract execution.
• Responsible for monitoring and controlling all relevant project documentation and storing for records retention.
  Assists with the update and improvement of the Company's technical standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of an effective master plan and/or timely plant improvement and replacement program.
• Ensures all project planning materials and construction is in compliance with applicable regulations as promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and American Water Works Association.
• Promotes safe working conditions and ensuring safety standards are followed.
• Prepare various reports and information requests as necessary.
• May have other job-related duties assigned by management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required
• P.E, PPM, CCM license/certification is preferred.
• A minimum of 5-10 years in the water/wastewater industry is required and construction experience is preferred, including reviewing shop drawings and managing change orders.
• Experience with land development projects, water and wastewater planning & delivery, and project cost estimating is desired.
• Must be able to work well with internal and external team members, including land developers, City Engineers concerning capital improvement planning/ projects.
• Experience performing water and wastewater industry routine engineering practices and supervise personnel, as assigned.