Project Manager - Pipeline Design

The Project Manager- Pipeline Design leads project teams with varying degrees of complexity, principally, but not limited to, the planning and design of water and sewer replacement and rehabilitation projects. The Project Manager works under general direction of the section manager with wide latitude for independent judgment and decisions in the execution of a broad range of difficult project management assignments.

Essential Functions

- Leads a team that manages complex planning and design of pipeline projects such as development of plans for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects; also manages sewer rehabilitation projects associated with the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Consent Decree requirements

- Responsible for overseeing compliance with the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Consent Decree requirements and assuring that reporting requirements are met

- Prepares detailed plans and specifications for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects

- Consults and works with team members from various departments in the administration of consultant and architect/engineer (A/E) and construction contracts

- Develops plans for pipeline rehabilitation projects

- Supervises and participates in project design

- Prepares and/or supervises preparation of detailed plans and specifications

- Supervises the design initiatives of various water and sewer rehabilitation projects

- Prepares or supervises preparations of bid-ready specifications for use in purchasing, engineering and construction

- Serves as the Commission project representative equivalent to consultant’s or contractor’s project manager

- Reviews Commission standards and specifications for adequacy and clarity

- Oversees the work of design consultants, associate project managers, contract managers and other support staff both on specific project assignments and in general monitoring and coaching roles

- Consults with and advises management regarding problems encountered during construction of projects

- Attends final inspections and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work

- Prepares contract change orders and time extensions

- Reviews and approves monthly and final payments to contractors and vendors

- Prepares periodic comprehensive reports of activities

- Prepares and/or monitors project schedules using CPM, Bar Chart or other methods

- Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

- Assists in the development of the Capital Improvement Program as well as cdvision and other budgets

- Assists section manager on larger projects

- Participates in planning WSSC Water’s multi-year Consent Decree Program and Utility Master Plan

- May function as the section manager in his/her absence

- Performs other related duties as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some virtual meetings and field visits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, and associated organizational management systems

- Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams

- Ability to interpret construction plans

- Ability to use good operational and engineering judgment

- Ability to work under limited supervision and takes initiative

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders

- Ability to review and prepare written reports and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

- Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a strategic project management plan that involves schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements

- Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively interact with stakeholders such as residents, elected officials, county agencies, and internal staff

- Demonstrated team building, group leadership and project management skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary or Environmental Engineering

- 3+ years of project management experience

OR

- High School diploma or equivalent - 7+ years of project management experience