Senior Project Manager; Treatment

JOB SUMMARY:

This position performs advanced engineering project management for a variety of complex wastewater projects, managing the development, administration, and design of Capital and Repair and Replacement (R&R) projects associated with the regional treatment and transmission systems and facilities. The position plans, supervises, coordinates, and manages all activities throughout the project life cycle, coordinating and directing the work of multi-disciplinary project teams, including staff and consultants, to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective completion of projects within established guidelines.

This position requires an understanding of wastewater treatment processes and facilities and the ability to interpret and apply all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and standards.

This is an exempt senior position in the Project Manager classification series.

The position displays initiative in independently carrying out multiple assignments concurrently, with a high degree of complexity. Work is frequently new and varied, operating within established procedures but, in some cases, participating in the development of new practices and procedures. The position requires specialized and advanced knowledge and expertise in wastewater treatment and project management, exercising independent professional judgment while operating with limited supervision.

Applies and demonstrates skills, behaviors and attitudes consistent with the profession's standards and in alignment with District values. This position is distinguished from the Project Manager by the scope, scale and complexity of projects assigned, years of experience and the degree of professional knowledge, skill and judgment exercised.

The duties listed below, while not all-inclusive, are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this position. The individual in this position may perform all or some combination of the duties listed below, as well as other related duties. The District reserves the right to add, modify or remove duties as appropriate to meet business needs.

Manages the planning, scheduling, contract administration, design, permitting, including environmental clearances, outreach, and real property acquisition for multiple engineering projects. Specific Project Management duties include work in the following subareas:
Project Schedules, Project Management Plans, Project Resourcing, Cost Estimating, Project Scopes-of-Work, Permit Requirements, Property easements and Right-of-Ways, negotiations and management of consultant contracts; manages and develops or directs development of project scope, schedule, budget, and quality throughout the duration of the project. Oversees the design team's development of construction plans, specifications, and estimates, including the development and review of complex special provisions.

Procures consulting resources as needed, negotiating and administering professional services contracts.

Utilizes project management tools and systems to accomplish the work. Coordinates and directs the bid and award of large, complex public works projects. Prepares or directs the preparation of and reviews complex technical engineering, environmental and administrative studies and reports; validates technical and economic analyses. Reviews plans and specifications for conformance with relevant engineering codes and standards; reviews complex engineering designs and calculations, including constructability and quality control reviews.

Establishes and reviews system and equipment specifications and requirements; determines suitability of new or existing equipment, processes and systems. Maintains current knowledge of all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory codes and standards, as well as environmental clearances and permits, real property acquisition, and local, state, and federal public works funding programs. Communicate and coordinate efforts with operations and maintenance staff during all phases of a project, including start-up and commissioning, project close-out and warranty periods.

Identify, communicate and manage project risks. Research and participate in resolving project elements that could result in disputes, claims, and other issues arising during construction. Manage project development to establish the most cost-effective and highest-quality project. Perform business case evaluations, including life-cycle cost analyses.

Serves as a contact and liaison between major project stakeholders, including community groups, local, state and federal agencies. Facilitates and manages the development and delivery of project outreach plans using either staff or consultants. Responds to and resolves citizen inquiries and complaints. Coordinates real property acquisition efforts, including direct contact with private property owners. Develops effective…