Position Information

Functional TitleCapital Assets Project Manager - Water/Wastewater Facilities

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryProduction

GradeGS.13

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0023

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameProduction Support

Reports toDivision Manager, Production Support

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm;

Hours may be varied

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheCapital Assets Project Managerleads cross-functional project teams managing projects with varying degrees of complexity, and responsible for theplanning, design and construction of physical capital assets such as water/wastewater plants, pumping stations, and storage facilities. The project manager has the responsibility for both the design and construction phases of projects, serving as the single focal point for project management activities.

Essential Functions

• Leads a team managing planning, design and construction projects including the renovation of treatment plants, pumping stations, or other major facilities

• Leads and mentors project team members

• Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations, including senior leadership, in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms

• Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications

• Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on significant department, division or institutional issues

• Serves as WSSC Water project representative equivalent to consultant’s or contractor’s project manager

• Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders

• Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT , CPM , bar chart, or other methods

• Assists in the development of engineering support projects, operations support projects, as well as Division and other budgets

• May oversee the work of Associate Project Managers, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and in general mentoring and tutorial roles

• Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E’s, contractors and vendors

• Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

• Serves as Acting Division Manager and substitutes for other project managers, as needed

• Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed outdoors and in a business casual office environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems

• Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams

• Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a strategic project management plan encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements

• Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve other agencies, internal staff, the public and special interest communities

• Demonstrated team building, group leadership, project management and verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years experience in project management

OR

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and 9+ years experience in project management

Additional Requirements

• Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

• Possession of a valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points and ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

• Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work

Preferences

• Experience working on construction or maintenance tasks at water or wastewater utility facilities or commercial building facilities

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)

• PMP certification

• Construction Manager (CM) certification

Salary$86,312 - $146,731

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date09/24/2024

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?

• Yes

• No

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application