Position Summary Information
- General SummaryThe Capital Assets Project Manager leads cross-functional project teams managing projects with varying degrees of complexity, and responsible for the planning, design and construction of physical capital assets such as water/wastewater plants, pumping stations, and storage facilities. The project manager has the responsibility for both the design and construction phases of projects, serving as the single focal point for project management activities.Essential FunctionsLeads a team managing planning, design and construction projects including the renovation of treatment plants, pumping stations, or other major facilities
- Leads and mentors project team members
- Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations, including senior leadership, in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms
- Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications
- Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on significant department, division or institutional issues
- Serves as WSSC Water project representative equivalent to consultant’s or contractor’s project manager
- Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders
- Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT, CPM, bar chart, or other methods
- Assists in the development of engineering support projects, operations support projects, as well as Division and other budgets
- May oversee the work of Associate Project Managers, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and in general mentoring and tutorial roles
- Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E’s, contractors and vendors
- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
- Other FunctionsServes as Acting Division Manager and substitutes for other project managers, as needed
- Performs other related duties as required
- Work Environment And Physical DemandsWork is performed outdoors and in a business casual office environment.Required Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems
- Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams
- Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a strategic project management plan encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements
- Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve other agencies, internal staff, the public and special interest communities
- Demonstrated team building, group leadership, project management and verbal and written communication skills
- Minimum Education, Experience RequirementsBachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience in project management
OR
- High school diploma (or equivalent) and 9+ years experience in project management
- Additional RequirementsCompletion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
- Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work
- PreferencesExperience working on construction or maintenance tasks at water or wastewater utility facilities or commercial building facilities
- Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- Construction Manager (CM) certification
Salary$93,240 - $158,760
Posting Detail Information
EEO StatementAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.Close Date11/15/2024Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationAll applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
