Salary: $92,926.97 - $109,352.88 Annually
Location : Milwaukee, WI
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2024-00027
Department: Engineering Services
Opening Date: 05/02/2024
Closing Date: 6/16/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) is a regional governmental agency that serves 1.1 million people in the greater Milwaukee area. MMSD provides water reclamation, flood management, and green infrastructure services for our community. Our mission is to protect public health and the environment through world-class, cost-effective water resource management, leadership, and partnership. Join our diverse team and support your community while protecting our environment.
MMSD is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Project Manager in the Technical Services Division. Reporting to a Section Manager, you will provide project management services for assigned MMSD projects to ensure completion is on time and within budget. These projects involve the development of cost-effective solutions to wastewater treatment, conveyance, and water quality challenges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop project scope and objectives for capital improvement projects at MMSD's water reclamation facilities, sanitary interceptor sewer system, inline storage system, and other areas as assigned. Ensure projects meet operational, environmental, and long-term goals of MMSD.
• Prepare schedule and budget estimates for capital improvement projects.
• Manage projects to ensure conformance with MMSD policies, procedures, and standards. Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) for procurement of engineering services related to capital improvement projects. Oversee professional services contracts.
• Coordinate project stakeholders, including contract operator, municipalities, utility groups, regulatory agencies, and community groups.
• Provide quality assurance reviews of projects.
• Review engineering analyses of MMSD's facilities for assigned projects.
• Provide technical assistance for legal, contract compliance, and construction services' groups.
• Confirm the completion of all required documentation, record documents, and record drawings.
• Comply with safety work rules and regulations while on project sites.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/environmental/electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of six years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Planning, design, construction, or project management experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to work independently to apply engineering principles and practices to the solution of engineering problems.
• Experience in managing and controlling multiple project schedules and budgets.
• Scheduling and contract management software experience is preferred.
• Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) experience required.
• Ability to complete OSHA safety, confined spaces, and first aid training.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record at time of application, during the selection process, and throughout employment.

Supplemental Information
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, you will work in an office environment 90% of the time and exposed to outside weather conditions 10% of the time. While outside, or at the treatment plant, employee may be exposed to extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, noise, fumes, odors, and risk of electrical shock. Ability to enter a tunnel, walk on uneven terrain, and access a confined space area.
Requires the use of safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed shoes, hearing protection, coverall, gloves, rain gear, and safety vest as dictated by the location of work being performed.
MMSD is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ , veterans, and individuals living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all!
MMSD is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
SUMMARY OF MMSD EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
MMSD provides a competitive benefits package for employees based on Commission Policy that include the following:

• Annual vacation: Earn three to five weeks of vacation based on years of service
• Personal Days: Earn four personal days annually.
• Sick Leave: Earn 10 days annually.
• Holidays: 10 days annually.
• Insurance Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance benefits as well as an employee assistance program and flexible spending accounts. Some employee contributions may be required to participate in these benefits.
• Retirement Benefit: Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, which requires an employee contribution.
  • Voluntary Retirement Benefit: Choice of three 457(b) deferred compensation plans, which requires an employee contribution.
• Paid Parental Leave: Employees meeting the eligibility requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) will receive a maximum of six weeks (240 hours) of paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child or children.
• Educational Reimbursement Program: Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement for up to $5,000 based on degree level being pursued.
• Wages: Employees are paid biweekly.
• Parking: Free parking in MMSD's lot.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Professional Engineer (PE) license?

• Yes
• No

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Please briefly describe any experience you have managing projects.
04

Describe your level of proficiency with standard Microsoft Office tools. In your response, indicate whether your experience is minimal, moderate, or substantial.
Required Question