What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Water/Sewer Utility position at COUNTY OF CULPEPER?
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
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
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.
County Of Culpeper Benefits
Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased.
MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members.
LONG TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Accident Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
This employer uses E-Verify
For more information please go to: http://www.uscis.gov
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.
- Helps other employees or departments as needed
- Performs other related duties as required.
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
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.
County Of Culpeper Benefits
Full-time employees have access to a wide variety of benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, life insurance, optional life and disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, and a deferred compensation program.
RETIREMENT As a condition of full-time employment, each individual is enrolled in a retirement plan with the Virginia Retirement System that provides a monthly benefit to all retirees for life. VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plans are defined benefit plans. The VRS Hybrid plan consists of both a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.
All individuals are required to contribute 5% of their gross salary to their retirement account each month as a condition of employment.
LIFE INSURANCE The County of Culpeper provides a basic life insurance plan for all eligible employees. The coverage amount is an employee's annual salary, rounded up to the next highest thousand, then multiplied by 2. The County pays 100% of the cost of this benefit. Additional coverage may be purchased.
MEDICAL INSURANCE The County offers two (2) medical plans: an HMO & an HSA.
DENTAL INSURANCE The County offers three comprehensive dental plans for employees and their eligible dependents.
HOLIDAY/VACATION/SICK ACCRUALS The County follows the state calendar for paid holidays. Vacation and sick accrual depend on the agency, office, or department in which an individual is employed.
PAY FOR PERFORMANCE The County currently utilizes a merit pay system to determine employee salary increases. This does not apply to Culpeper Human Services.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY The County offers basic income protection in the event an employee is unable to perform the essential functions of his or her position. The County pays for this coverage for all VRS members.
LONG TERM DISABILITY The County also offers additional income protection that will continue beyond the short term disability period until an employee is able to return to work or reaches retirement age. This coverage is provided for a nominal cost to employees covered under VRS Plans 1 and 2 and the VRS Enhanced Hazardous Duty plan. This coverage is provided at no cost to all employees covered under the VRS Hybrid plan.
VOLUNTARY INSURANCE PROGRAM The County offers voluntary insurance programs through a variety of insurance carriers. These include:
Accident Plan
Cancer Plan
Whole Life Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT The County offers a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) that allows employees to set aside up to $2,500 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay for eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year.
DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The County offers a Dependent Care Assistance Program that allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 annually, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions, to pay eligible dependent care expenses. The IRS regulates this program and runs concurrently with the benefit plan year. Open enrollment is held annually.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 as another alternative to set aside money for retirement.
This employer uses E-Verify
For more information please go to: http://www.uscis.gov
Salary : $2,500 - $5,000