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. 

• 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.

• 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.

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.