Project Manager

Position Purpose :

Under the direction of Manager of New Business this person will develop implement and manage capital improvement projects for transmission distribution and treatment systems including preliminary concept development detailed engineering design cost-estimations bidding construction supervision start up process as-built plans refunds calculations easement agreements and O&M manuals for all New Business Projects. Responsibilities will include capital project delivery from inception to completion including preliminary conceptual development detailed engineering design with support of external engineering consultants; construction cost estimation procurement construction administration supervision and inspection startup and commissioning and project closeout documentation delivery including as-built plans. The Project Manager will mainly manage all New Business projects for the Hackensack / Franklin Lakes system. Incumbent will also assist with New Business projects in the Highlands systems located in Passaic and Sussex Counties in New Jersey as needed. This position will work on both water and wastewater networks; however the majority of projects and responsibilities are in water. The most critical and unique aspect of this role involves managing complex coordination among diverse internal and external stakeholders and translating Veolias technical requirements to developers and contractors.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities :

• Manage complex coordination among diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Main point of contact for developer-funded main extensions and complicated service installations.
• Translate Veolias technical requirements to external stakeholders - developers and contractors.
• Prepare preliminary engineering and detailed cost estimates.
• Project budget development and cost tracking and expenditure forecasting. Track and report on project expenditures to ensure they are aligned with budget and prioritize projects based on available funding and risk assessment.
• Manage several projects simultaneously ranging in scope from small to very large.
• Prepare bid documents and coordinate procurement with supply chain management (SCM) department.
• Prepare material requisitions forms (MSRs).
• Prepare funding projects and updating asset data base for newly created assets.
• Manage pipe condition assessment projects.
• Provide engineering support (on and off-site) during emergencies and large main breaks and other emergencies.
• Mainly manage New Business Department new extensions projects.
• Communicate regularly in written form (email memoranda reports status updates etc.) and verbally (group meetings virtual calls internal presentations external presentations).
• Prepare refund calculations for developer-funded water main extensions.
• Track developments for annual master permit updates.
• Review / approve all fire suppression calculation reports associated with any new or enlarged fire service.
• Work independently to manage all capital programs and specific projects for the New Business Department. Work directly with the Operations and T&D group to understand their needs in meeting operational compliance and health & safety goals.
• Manage the design (either internal or external) and construction of small and large New Business Engineering projects.
• Provide support to the Director of Engineering & Manager of Network Engineering and the Rates Department as needed during the preparation of the rate case filling DSIC filing as well as responding to the rate case and DSIC interrogatories.
• Assist the Director of Engineering & Manager of Network Engineering in developing analysis and reports to be provided to regulators internal or external customers as required.

Qualifications :

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Additional Information :

Pay Range :   $95000 to $105000 per year.

Benefits : Veolias comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies as well as health dental vision life insurance savings accounts tuition reimbursement paid volunteering and addition employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Sick leave 56 hours; Observed Holidays 11 days; Vacation Flexible Time Off

Eligible for up to 10% Annual Performance Bonus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer : The salary other compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time subject to applicable law.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1