Project Manager

Job Summary:  

Manage and coordinate various capital projects. Prepare the annual five-year capital investment program (CIP). Track all projects (Sewer, Water, and Stormwater) in design,bid, awaiting construction, and prepare appropriate reports.

Responsibilities:

• Performs research of records in the Macon-Bibb County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.
• Coordinates projects as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested by supervisors
• Manages Macon Water Authority Capital projects.
• Manages projects through the construction phase and takes a proactive role in addressing and avoiding potential construction issues promptly.
• Reviews change orders for adequate justifications and availability of project funds.
• Prepares complete, accurate, and concise written reports. 
• Responds to inquiries and complaints with tact and courtesy, by providing complete and accurate information.
• Works effectively in team efforts by making a positive contribution and meeting individual responsibilities necessary to accomplish the organization’s objectives.
• Notifies supervisor at the earliest possible time of any critical information discovered that may be pertinent to any current issue.
• Plans and organizes work to meet deadlines and commitments to others.
• Promptly alerts management, in advance of deadlines, when work may not be completed on schedule. Coordinates efforts to either meet deadlines using alternate methods or establish a new deadline.
• Produces work that is accurate, thorough, complete, and understandable to others.
• Demonstrates practical knowledge of construction practices.
• Effectively monitors the progress of work by consultants/contractors and compares progress to the scope of work.
• Reviews invoices from consultants/contractors, compares them to agreements and processes billing promptly.
• Files and maintains project information in a complete and orderly manner that is easily referenced by other team members.

• Coordinate easement acquisitions.
• Prepares and administers contract documents.
• Works with attorneys on contract documents
• Demonstrates knowledge in preparing GANTT charts or PERK charts.
• Prepares GANTT and PERT charts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related fields or equivalent with three to five years of experience. 
• Knowledge of a variety of software programs essential to MWA functions including AutoCAD and Microsoft Project.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• A valid Georgia Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, and/or stooping.
• Ability to carry 25 to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds.
• Occasional sitting, crawling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
• Ability to grasp and hold.

Environmental Working Conditions:

Exposure to chemicals includes, but is not limited to:

Gasoline                                Natural Gas

Diesel Fuel                            Exhaust Fumes

Motor Oil                                Asphalt/tar

Insecticides                           Brake fluid

Chlorine                                Transmission fluid

Raw Sewage                        Spray Paint