WSSC Water

Project Manager - Planning

Laurel, MD

Full time

$105,080-$178,920

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

The Project Manager- Planning leads project teams and programs with varying degrees of complexity, principally, but not limited to, the planning, and execution of the lead service line replacement program, master planning and facility planning projects and programs, water supply planning initiatives, and projects and programs resulting from regulatory mandates. This employee works under general direction of a Section Manager with wide latitude for independent judgment and decisions in the execution of a broad range of difficult project management assignments.

Essential Functions

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Leads projects and programs with varying degrees of complexity, principally, but not limited to, the planning and execution of the lead service lines replacement, master planning and facility planning projects and programs, water supply planning initiatives, and projects and programs resulting from regulatory mandates.

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Consults and works with engineers and paraprofessionals, including senior leadership, in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms;

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

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Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of detailed plans, Standard Operation Procedures in relation to the Lead program, specification and other documents by consultants or internal engineers

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Reviews Commission standards and specifications for adequacy and clarity

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Oversees the work of design consultants, civil designers, inspectors and CAD technicians both on specific project assignments and in general monitoring and tutorial roles

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Manages planning, design and construction phase of projects, including consulting with and advising management regarding problems encountered, reviewing and commenting on deliverables, attending final inspections, and recommending acceptance or rejection of completed work; contract and change order management

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Assists in managing contracts and task orders to support water quality operations; manages contract expenditures and monitors contractors and consultants’ performance

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Provides support to customers with concerns related to the Lead Replacement Program and other projects and programs

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Oversee and manages work orders related to the Lead program

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Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications and scheduling

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Participates on project teams of others, including management review, reengineering and policy groups

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Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on significant Team, Division or institutional issues

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Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E’s, contractors and vendors

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Represents the Division in internal and external meetings, seminars, and hearings as needed

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Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

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Serves as Acting Section Manager in their absence

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Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems

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Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams

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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

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Familiarity with Work Order systems

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Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve other agencies, internal staff, the general public and special interest communities

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Demonstrated team building, group leadership, project management and verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline

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5+ years of experience in the practice of project management

OR

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High School diploma or equivalent

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9+ years of experience in the practice of project management

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