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Pump Operations Project Manager (25-110)

Pump Operations Project Manager (25-110)

Charleston Water SystemNorth Charleston, SC, USA
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Pump Operations Project Manger

Job Announcement No : 25-110

Vacant Position(s) : 1

Department : Wastewater Collection

Applications Accepted through Sunday, December 7, 2025.

Salary Range : $65,500.80 ($31.01 / hr.) – $99,964.80 ($48.06 / hr.)

Grade : 110

Hours : 6 : 00am – 2 : 00pm

Position Summary :

Responsible for assisting in the oversight and technical support of the following wastewater collection programs : new pump station designs, locating assets, and system analyses.  Provides leadership and assists with the management of the pump section staff, including assigning daily work and supervising daily activities. Assists with project management functions needed to ensure the successful completion of contracted and project work. This work includes specialized wastewater pump station system evaluations (e.g., system analyses, etc.), and rehabilitation / replacement projects.

Essential Functions :

  • Oversight of wastewater collection pump station rehabs and upgrades.
  • Assist the Pump Operations Manager in providing leadership and managing collection system pump mechanic supervisors and mechanics, including assigning daily work and supervising daily activities.
  • Perform project management functions (e.g., planning, budgeting, scheduling, organizing, leading, and controlling) to ensure the successful cradle to grave management of contracted work. This work includes specialized wastewater pump station system evaluations rehabilitation / replacement projects.
  • Assist with hydraulic analyses of pumping systems to optimize operations, including sequencing of pumps to prevent sanitary sewer overflows.
  • Manages projects and performs work inspections.
  • Evaluates operational data generated by SCADA and other data to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of pump operations to reduce electrical consumption.
  • Develops and administer contracts for outside contract work to repair, maintain, and / or rehabilitate pump stations and associated equipment.
  • Review plans and specifications and as-built drawings, from developers, engineering firms, etc. for operational completeness.
  • Schedule, manage, and inspect all projects to ensure construction is executed properly, safety practices are followed, and specifications are met.
  • Originate, maintain, and complete all project files and associated documentation through project completion.
  • Supervise use of the CMMS / GIS related to assigned responsibilities.
  • Develop, review, and revises Standard Operating Instructions (SOI’s).
  • May be required to work during emergency conditions.
  • Regular attendance is required.
  • Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures.
  • Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures.
  • Assist the Pump Operations Manager in the direct management, coordination, and daily supervision of pump section staff to successfully accomplish all assigned projects in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Pump Operations Manager with continuous improvement of processes, amendments to SOI’s, and changes to minimum standards .

Additional Duties

  • Assist with the evaluation of electrical consumption and costs of pump station operations.
  • Coordinates inspections of pump stations, easements, forcemains, and appurtenances as assigned.
  • Creation or modification of Standard Operation Instructions (SOIs).
  • Subject to 24-hour on-call.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Physical Requirements, Activities, and Working Conditions

  • Ability to operate and maintain motor vehicles.
  • Intermittently positions self to maneuver objects weighing up to 30 lbs. and occasionally weighing up to 60 lbs. Objects greater than 50 lbs. requires a two-person operation.
  • Occasionally works in internal / external environmental conditions. Subject to atmospheric conditions of one or more of the following that affect the respiratory system or skin : Fumes, odors, dusts, gases, etc. Personal Protective Equipment Required.
  • Occasionally positions self to move, traverse in the field in excess of four (4) hours per day frequently, and in excess of eight (8) hours per day occasionally, as necessary to perform required work.
  • Occasionally ascend / descend a ladder to climb in and out of excavations, embankments, meter vaults, manholes, confined spaces, etc.
  • Must be able to make visual observations in daylight and night.
  • Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine distinctions in sound, such as when making adjustments on equipment.
  • Ability to properly use and maneuver construction tools, powered and non-powered equipment, i.e. shovels, probing equipment, measuring devices, wrenches, etc.
  • Ability to observe repairs and field work in progress.
  • Subject to noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the ambient noise level. Hearing Protection Required.
  • Considerable movement and traversing involved at work sites on unpaved streets, uneven ground, and cluttered work areas.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in writing, verbally and with a cell phone, to include comprehension of complex oral and written instruction.
  • Routinely and safely operate computer to include desktop and tough notebook laptops in the field.
  • Must be able to wear Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as defined in the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) to perform the required essential functions.
  • Education and / or Experience

  • Associates Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience within the construction field or utility operations, or a combination of education and experience equal to five (5) years.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in pump operations, including all associated mechanical, electrical, and SCADA components, preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience with a high level of responsibility, preferred.
  • Must possess and be able to demonstrate examples of good oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to read and comprehend detailed technical reports.
  • Involved in detailed maintenance work with increasing responsibility and technical involvement.
  • Must have detailed knowledge of maintenance procedures and best industry practices.
  • Organizational skills to determine optimum use of labor and materials resources.
  • Extensive knowledge of principles, methods, standards, tools, and test equipment used in carrying out maintenance efforts, with the ability to evaluate costs and procedures and make recommendations on effective solutions.
  • Specialized computer and software skills; proficient in the use of computers for office tasks.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and other software programs.
  • Extensive Cityworks software experience.
  • Must possess and be able to demonstrate examples of good planning and organizational skills.
  • Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness
  • Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

  • “B” level Wastewater Collection Operator’s License within 24 months of hire.
  • Valid South Carolina Driver’s License required.
  • Training Needs :

  • OSHA and Departmental safety training as required.
  • Skills Based Training
  • Standard Operating Instruction (SOI) per department requirements
  • ISO 14001 standards for department and company.
  • NIMS training.
  • Supervisory and Leadership Training.
  • Potential Career Path :

    ELIGIBILITY FOR PROMOTION TO VARIOUS POSITIONS THROUGHOUT THE COMMISSION DEPENDS UPON INDIVIDUAL QUALIFICATIONS, AND NOTED JOB PROGRESSIONS ARE NO GUARANTEE OF CAREER PATH TO THESE OR ANY OTHER JOB(S) AT THE COMMISSION.

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