Project Manager - Water/Sewer Utility

Job Summary

Responsible for serving as Project Manager for complex construction, maintenance, renovation, and repair projects associated with water and sewer utilities. Some projects are completed with in-house staff; others are subcontracted. The Project Manager plans, supervises, and participates in the full range of trade-related activities, leads a work crew and/or supervises contractors.

Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop work plans to execute projects
• Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work of subordinate skilled and semi-skilled trades workers and maintenance staff to complete a project
• Prepares budgets, schedules, and cost estimates for projects
• Orders equipment, tools, parts, and supplies for projects
• Supervises contractors
• Ensures projects meet environmental and safety standards.
• Coordinates all emergency response activities related to the water sewer system
• Performs and has a thorough understanding of a variety of trade-related tasks such as plumbing, electrical high and low voltage, pump stations, water distribution system, construction, and repairs of buildings, etc.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Helps other employees or departments as needed
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education equivalent to an associate degree in facilities management, project management, environmental science, engineering, , or other related field; supplemented with 3 years of experience. Experience in water or wastewater utility projects or municipal infrastructure.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and contract administration.
• Advanced knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in general building maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and carpentry
• Select, oversee, and evaluate consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, partners, contractors, peers, subordinates, and superiors
• Ability to enforce safety and other regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to use independent judgment and work with little direct supervision as situations warrant

Working Conditions & Disclaimer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. May work on rough or uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. May be required to work after hours, weekends, and on call. Must be able to perceive and discriminate depths, odors, and colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Essential functions are regularly performed in and around various county buildings. Tasks may risk exposure to chemicals, odors, machinery, wetness, dust, fumes, dirt, vibrations, electricity, driving and confined spaces.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.