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 assignment
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 dvision 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
