Project Manager

Project Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field, including managing water/wastewater design and construction projects for water transmission/distribution systems and wastewater collection systems.
• Strong project management skills (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing).
• Thorough working knowledge of water and wastewater conveyance.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets/Microsoft Office Excel is required; AutoCAD, ESRI/GIS, PowerPlan, INFOR experience is a plus; computer skills in Google Workspace, MS Office Suite of products and other planning/performance monitoring tools is a plus.
• Strong communication, presentation and analytical reporting skills.
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, ongoing assessment of project risks/opportunities and basic accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage water distribution projects from inception to completion, including conceptual design/development, development of the project plans, support internal funding approvals, and construction coordination and oversight.
• Independently manage up to approximately $5MM of water distribution projects (water main assessments, extensions, replacements, relocations, and rehabilitations) annually along with other projects/tasks and potentially wastewater collection system on limited basis.
• Develop technical, bidding and contractual documents in accordance with engineering guidelines including negotiations of agreements in coordination with supply chain management.
• Ensure Technical and Environmental Health and Safety/Security standards are incorporated into the design specifications.
• Manage environmental and governmental permitting in coordination with local business unit staff.
• Provide project oversight of design and construction management personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, budget compliance and adherence to applicable standards.
• Drive efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics.
• Report Project statuses and issues affecting performance to Management Participate in the development of engineering design and delivery processes and standards.
• Support the local operations and business development team to identify opportunities for additional services, support development of new proposals.
• Provide technical expertise on engineering and operational issues and support facility condition assessments for our water/wastewater systems.
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and the Operations group to assist in fulfilling their requirements and achieving operational, regulatory compliance, and health & safety objectives.
• Ensure effective utilization of Veolia’s tools and applications for project Management.
• Develop funding project requests and update asset accounting records in computer systems.
• Participate in master planning and capital improvement plans.
• Assist the Director of Engineering & Manager of Engineering in developing analysis and reports to be provided to regulators, internal or external customers as required.
• Provide Support to the Director of Engineering, the Manager of Engineering and the Rates Department as needed during the Rate Case filing, the DSIC foundational filling, etc.
• Provide scheduled and emergency on-call operations support, as required; typical emergency coverage is a full week approximately six times per year.
• Prepare preliminary, engineering, and detailed cost estimates.
• Develop Project budgets, track costs, forecast expenditures, ensure alignment with budget and prioritize projects based on available funding and risk assessment.
• Manage several projects simultaneously ranging is scope from small to very large.
• Manage pipe condition assessment projects.
• Utilize a good working knowledge of engineering, project management and construction management practices in managing projects.
• Utilize good working knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements (state and federal – water quality, environmental, and safety), operational techniques and new technologies in managing projects.
• Assist and/or prepare permits (Master Permit) and reports (miles of main, in-foot).
• Preparing and leading coordination meetings with internal T&D inspectors supporting field investigations and main replacement/extension projects.
• Provide assistance to the New Business Team as required, specifically in the review of fire calculations for new development and complex new service applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with environmental regulatory framework and permitting approvals preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in State of NJ is a plus.
• PMP and/or Construction Management certification is a plus.