Water/Wastewater O&M Project Manager

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators and operations specialists across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants and other municipal facilities running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and maintaining their industry certifications. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development. Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering. 

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is seeking a Project Manager for the water and wastewater treatment facilities in Hillsboro, Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for the safety, day-to-day operations, maintenance, administrative duties, and maintaining close client communications. You will oversee a staff of 7 union employees in the daily operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater treatment facilities as well as lift stations.

The Project Manager will play an active role in coordination and communication with operations, maintenance, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization, staff development, implementation and management of an innovative asset management program, administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, as well as:

·       The Health & Safety Program.

·       Operations and management of the SCADA System.

·       Management of the CMMS.

·       Compliance and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and client.

·       Develop, track, and manage the project budget.

This position is eligible for a $2,000.00 sign-on bonus.

Work Schedule:

Normal Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Role may require occasional evening client meetings etc. to support the facility.

• You would be offered a generous total rewards package:
• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.
• Career growth.
• Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.
• An opportunity to be an owner of Woodard & Curran.
• Attentive local and corporate leadership support to assure success. 

• A valid State of Illinois Class A Water and/or Class 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license or ability to obtain through reciprocity is preferred.
• 10 to 15 years’ experience in managing complex water/wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations.
• Ensure safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed and DOT, OSHA, Healthy and Safety and other requirements are met.
• Interacts with regulators as required.
• Demonstrate collaborative and team leadership approach to this position.
• Experience hiring, supporting, supervising, and developing a staff.
• High school or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background; College degree preferred with focus in Environmental Areas.
• Identify and participate in activities to support the local community.
• Demonstrated financial acumen through oversight of operating and capital budgets.
• Active participation in recruiting, including partnering/supporting local wastewater/water school/program.
• Direct participation in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater facilities including the utilization of predictive maintenance systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Oversight and utilization of Operations Database for process control, optimization, and regulatory reporting.
• Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.
• Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation.
• Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with local leadership, including attending city staff and council meetings as appropriate. 

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

•       401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

•       Observed holidays: Choose up to 8 holidays to observe annually

•       Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

•       Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work-related illness or injury.

•       Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

•       Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability

•       Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

•       Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

•       Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

E-Verify Participation

Woodard & Curran participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. As part of this process, we display the required Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters. To view the Right to Work and E-Verify Posters combined posters, click here.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.  To read our entire Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement, click here. To view the EEOC Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster and supplement, click here.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

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Salary : $77,000 - $110,000