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Project Manager - Utilities

Project Manager - Utilities

Nexus Water GroupAustin, TX, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.

What We Offer

  • Paid Time Off : Starting at 3 weeks annually along with 11 company-paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Health and Wellness Benefits : The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well.
  • 401(k) Program with Matching Contribution : We offer a 100% match on contributions up to 4% of your salary, plus an additional 3% employer contribution.
  • Grow With Us : Professional development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
  • Additional Benefits : Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.

Overview

Our Texas Water Utilities team is looking for a Project Manager, Utilities . Responsible for all aspects of planning and completing complex water and wastewater system improvements, as well as other operational and engineering projects. The Project Manager will work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, EHS, and others to ensure proposed projects meet TCEQ, EHS, operating, efficiency, and other requirements. The Project Manager is a service and solution provider who works with others in order to improve customer service, safety, efficiency, and the bottom line.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is primarily based in Austin, TX with some travel.

What You'll Do

  • Provide oversight, management and delivery for the installation of transmission mains, distribution mains, wastewater collection systems, services, hydrants, generators, electric motors, pumps, boosters, chlorinating equipment, storage facilities, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
  • Ensures projects are completed on a timely basis in the most cost-effective and safe manner and making sure that operation instructions are prepared.
  • Visits construction projects on a regular basis to review progress of construction and coordinates with engineering consultants, inspectors and contractors. Physical inspection of construction in progress will be required to verify work completed prior to approving progress payments.
  • Responsible for contract solicitation, procurement, and negotiation for goods and services pertaining to the water and wastewater infrastructure improvements. This requires preparation or oversight of developing requests for proposals or bids and seeing the work through contract execution.
  • Responsible for monitoring and controlling all relevant project documentation and storing for records retention.
  • Assists with the update and improvement of the Company's technical standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Assists in the preparation of an effective master plan and / or timely plant improvement and replacement program.
  • Ensures all project planning materials and construction is in compliance with applicable regulations as promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and American Water Works Association.
  • Promotes safe working conditions and ensuring safety standards are followed.
  • Prepare various reports and information requests as necessary.
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining detailed project records, and will work collaboratively with Geographic Information System (GIS) teams to facilitate successful system migration.
  • May have other job-related duties assigned by management.

    • What You'll Bring

    Experience

  • A minimum of 5-10 years in the water / wastewater industry is required and construction experience is preferred, including reviewing shop drawings and managing change orders.
  • Experience with land development projects, water and wastewater planning & delivery, and project cost estimating is required
  • Must be able to work well with internal and external team members, including land developers, internal and external customers concerning capital improvement planning / projects.
  • Experience performing water and wastewater industry routine engineering practices and supervise personnel, as assigned.\
  • Has ability to perform water and wastewater industry routine engineering practices and supervise personnel as assigned. Must be able to work effectively with several projects simultaneously.

    • Education and Licenses

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • Valid Texas Driver's License

    • Nice to have

  • P.E, PPM, CCM license / certification is preferred.
  • TCEQ water / wastewater license is preferred.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his / her actions.
  • Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
  • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.
  • Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
  • Must be detail and goal oriented and able to independently plan and execute projects with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to prepare written reports, letters and master plans.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software, Microsoft Project or related scheduling software, Project Management Software such as Autodesk Cloud or related, and data base program is required.

    • Work Environment

  • Light physical activity in a normal office environment.
  • May use handheld, PC and / or laptop, copy / fax / scan machine, telephone and other general office equipment. Operates a Company issued motor vehicle.
  • Will be required to travel within the region; up to 25% for training, meetings, project management, etc.

    • Our Company

    We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

    We are an E-Verify participating employer.

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