Project Manager/Project Manager Limited Term
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Are you looking for a new challenge? If so, West County Wastewater (WCW) is looking to add experienced and highly motivated Project Managers to our Capital Program Team. WCW is seeking qualified candidates to fill one full-time permanent Project Manager vacancy, and one Project Manager-Limited Term vacancy; and create an employment list that may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The WCW Capital Program Division is undertaking several capital projects over the next few years. To achieve the desired outcomes, we will need to employ a number of limited-term Project Managers as well as the permanent position we are currently recruiting for. If you are interested in being considered for a limited-term position, please check the appropriate box in the supplemental questions when completing the application. This position serves as Project Manager on midsize and small or less complex capital projects, and assists the Senior Project Manager and/or Capital Program Manager on larger/more complex capital projects, coordinates and directs capital improvement projects for the District from inception to final completion and warranty period. The Project Manager is responsible for the management of work related to the planning, design, bidding, construction, start-up and warranty phases of a variety of District capital projects. The Project Manager is responsible for development and implementation of project work plans, and management of project scope, budget, schedule and quality control. The Project Manager may conduct master and facility plans, studies and reports, environmental documentation, property/right of way acquisition, professional services contract procurement and management, design, design management, bid period services, construction contract administration/management, oversee facility start-up including functional, operational and performance testing. The Project Manager must communicate clearly (both verbally and in writing), concisely and effectively with the project team, consultants, contractors, the community, the Board and other project stakeholders. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this position may work remotely, with occasional need to visit the District offices and facilities.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO:- Manage capital improvement program projects, including master/program plans, planning studies, design, consultant planning, design and/or construction contract administration/ construction management and may perform construction inspection.
- Understand and apply modern project management principles, theory, techniques and equipment, using practical hands on field operations experience, to the management of a variety of capital construction projects.
- Prepare RFPs, RFQs, and Invitations to Bid; assists in the negotiation, preparation and administration of professional services and construction contracts.
- Develop, manage and administer project scopes, budgets and schedules.
- Direct the project team, including but not limited to, construction inspectors, drafters, administrative staff and professional services consultants.
- Prepare or direct the preparation of progress payments, change orders; completes reports, including text, charts, maps, diagrams and sketches.
- Prepare project status reports and make oral and written presentations to staff, supervisors, regulatory agencies, elected officials and the public.
- Troubleshoot and apply modern methods and techniques used in the study and analysis of wastewater reclamation: evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
- Perform or direct investigations, design, drafting, survey, mapping and data collection tasks, reviews completed work and evaluates staff performance.
- Coordinate work between contractor and department project team.
- Understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, regulations, ordinances and policies applicable to program responsibilities.
- Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents appropriate to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure the maintenance of all required files, records and documentation.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
- Use modern technology to complete daily work and provide efficiencies.
- Facilitate project related meetings with project team and stakeholders.
- Identify and assess project risks as they relate to the District.
- Think critically and objectively when addressing project related issues.
- Successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
- Maintain organization throughout project life cycle to ensure efficient project delivery and accurate reporting.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with WCW management, staff, representatives of other agencies, external stakeholders, the public and others encountered in the course of work.
- Service- Delivering value with humility, agility and reliability
- Trust- Starts with truth and ends with truth
- Collaboration- More than the sum of our parts
- Leadership- Be an example that inspires others
- Accountability- If it is to be, it’s up to me
- Sustainability- Securing what we have for what will be
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or equivalent organization can substitute for three years of experience
- ·A Construction Management Certification from an accredited two or four-year university or college system, or an equivalent organization, can substitute for one year of experience.
- ·Must possess a valid California driver's license. The incumbent must continue to meet all of the provisions of the Driving Policy as a condition of continued employment.
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