Project Manager

Company Summary

The SJRA is a public entity whose mission is to develop, conserve, and protect the water resources of the San Jacinto River basin. Its primary purpose is to implement long-term, regional projects related to water supply and water quality. SJRA delivers raw water to both municipal and industrial consumers and provides water treatment and wastewater services through the ownership, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure including reservoirs, groundwater wells, surface water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, and miles of open channel and conveyance systems.

Position Summary

The Project Manager completes a variety of engineering tasks to support SJRA's mission and to provide operational support and asset management to its operating divisions, and its customers. With some oversight, this individual plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates projects related to flood management, raw water, potable water, and wastewater infrastructure, including multi-disciplinary, multi-phase studies, capital improvement projects, and minor/major maintenance projects from conceptual initiation through construction closeout. Primary responsibilities include:

- Performs technical services as required to support the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of the various divisions (G&A, Lake Conroe, Bear Branch, Flood Management, Highlands, The Woodlands and GRP Divisions).

- For assigned projects, plans and manages all aspects of the project initiation, design development, and implementation including technical research/analysis, funding and cost analyses, scheduling, public involvement, project budgeting, risk management, document management, project performance, and results. This may include the in-house development of design drawings, cost estimates, and specifications for select projects.

- Leads procurement with the purchasing department for outside services when needed including development of requests for qualifications, request for proposal documents, scopes of work, project management plans, contract negotiations, and presentation of contracts for approval.

- Manages the administration, monitoring, review, and oversight of the professional, construction, and/or other miscellaneous services contracts for assigned projects. Maintains confidentiality regarding contracts, litigation, and personnel matters.

- Coordinates project assignments with graduate engineers and engineering interns. Assists engineering staff with the development, implementation, and refinement of processes, procedures, and standards.

- Reviews technical reports, studies, permit applications and bid/construction contract documents to ensure compliance with operational division needs, budget requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

- Ensures project compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies including the preparation of permit applications, coordination with legal counsel for project land acquisition needs, and the satisfaction of all permit requirements throughout the project life cycle.

- Participates in professional societies to continue education in emerging technologies and industry issues to support SJRA's strategic initiatives.

- This position is classified as a safety sensitive position. The individual holding this position is subject to random, unannounced drug and alcohol testing.

- This position is classified as secondary essential personnel. The individual holding this position will be required to work as required in (1) preparation for an emergency event and/or (2) during recovery from an emergency event as directed by their direct supervisor, Department/Division Manager, the appropriate Senior Level Manager, or the General Manager.

Benefits

SJRA offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

- health

- dental

- vision

- life insurance

- tuition assistance

- paid time off.

- retirement saving plan in which SJRA contributes 8% automatically and matches up to an additional 4% of the employee’s contribution.

Requirements

- A Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Agricultural, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering required.

- Project Manager 1: At least 7 years of practical experience in planning, permitting, design and/or construction of raw water, potable water and/or wastewater facilities or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

- Project Manager 2: At least 10 years of practical experience in planning, permitting, design and/or construction of raw water, potable water and/or wastewater facilities or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

- Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas is required.

- Valid Texas Driver's License with insurable driving record is required.

- Project Management Professional is preferred.

- Certified Floodplain Manager is preferred.