Water Conveyance Program Manager

North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) provides vital wholesale water, wastewater and solid waste management services to more than two million people who call North Texas their home. Our culture is deeply ingrained in our core values of Integrity, Trust, Respect, Unity, Service, and Teamwork (ITRUST). Our employees will tell you they feel a sense of purpose and have a daily opportunity to make a positive impact on the cities we serve by helping to provide services that their residents and businesses need to thrive.

We offer an array of excellent benefits, including comprehensive health and wellness packages, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a robust pension plan to help secure our employees’ financial future. If you are looking for a rewarding, long-term career where you can make a meaningful impact on the North Texas region, look no further than NTMWD!

Job Description

Summary:

Under the direction of the Water Conveyance System Manager, the Water Conveyance Program Manager assists with the operation and maintenance of the water conveyance system to optimize performance, capacity, and operational efficiency in a cost effective manner. This position also promotes optimization through proactive management of the North Texas Municipal Water District’s (NTMWD) Linear Asset Management Program (LAMP). Major responsibilities include development and implementation of LAMP activities, coordination with internal and external stakeholders, coordination of infrastructure maintenance and repairs to reduce the risk of failure, and participation in the development and management of the annual budgets associated with the water conveyance system.

Job Description:

• Manages the Linear Asset Management Program to assess the condition of water pipe and valves and identify and prioritize repairs.

Manages inspections and maintenance work schedules, and procedures, to ensure operations and maintenance is completed to improve reliability and optimize investments.

Works collaboratively with water operations staff, contractors, customers, and consultants as needed to maintain regional cooperation, communicate proactively, address challenges, and develop and implement solutions related to water conveyance activities.

Plans and coordinates changes to normal conveyance system operations (i.e. shutdowns). Interfaces with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate operational changes and the resulting impacts.

Participates in engineering design meetings, studies and construction progress meetings, and reviews design reports, plans and specifications to represent the needs of operations and maintenance.

Serves as project manager for assigned projects and studies in the Water Division.

Evaluates technologies, processes and equipment for potential use in water projects.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience:

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or other related field received from an accredited college or university.
5 years of project management experience.

Professional Engineering Registration in the State of Texas.

Experience with reading and interpreting technical documents, including pipeline construction documents.

Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite of products including Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Prior experience or familiarity with scheduling, modeling software, GIS and/or design software platforms such as Autocad preferred.

Ability to maintain positive and productive relationships, and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Understanding of basic water system hydraulics, condition assessment technologies, materials, principles and…