Minimum 3 years of engineering and/or Project Management experience in water/wastewater sectors.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Valid driver's license is required.
MS or MBA is preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
Develop and manage water and wastewater construction projects from start to finish.
Oversee all project documentation and communications.
Track and manage project financial information including budgeting and forecasting.
Coordinate with vendors, ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules.
Create and maintain detailed progress reports for stakeholders.
Monitor construction progress with inspectors and address any issues.
Facilitate project activities and personnel coordination.
Benefits
Opportunity for professional development and certification.
Travel opportunities within service areas for project oversight.
Dynamic work environment with a mix of office and fieldwork.
Ability to influence and motivate project teams toward success.
Full Job Description
Overview
The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Project Manager - Utilities. This position supports the delivery of projects of varying size and complexity, primarily related to water and wastewater utilities for the business unit. The role will be responsible for developing, coordinating, organizing, and controlling project activities within the state of operations.
Work Location and Schedule
This Project Manager will be based in Boone/Winston Salem, NC with some travel within service areas.
What You'll Do
The Project Manager will be responsible for the following:
Develop and oversee complex water and wastewater construction projects from initiation to closure, adhering to milestone and deadlines.
Responsible for all project documentation and communication development.
Tracks all project financial information, such as forecasting, budgeting, actuals, hours worked and expenses, etc.
Works with vendors for engineering, construction etc. and managing their progress against project budgets, schedules, operational constraints and scope.
Creates and maintains activity and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Works with the Construction Inspectors to determine construction progress, deficiencies, and issues.
Coordinates project activities and personnel.
Processes and monitors project procurement paperwork in a timely manner
Ensures the success of projects, while remaining within scope, quality, time and budget constraints.
Notifies management staff of any current or pending escalations, issues or decision relating to projects, or items that could impact the success of projects.
Coordinates and completes the work necessary to obtain approval on emergency projects.
Assists with forecasting and planning capital projects up to 5 years in advance.
Communicates relevant project information to internal or external project stakeholders and the public, facilitates communication between parties, and creates and maintains activity and progress reports.
Attends preconstruction and progress meetings as scheduled.
Attends project team status meetings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring
Experience
Requires a minimum of 3 years engineering and/or Project Management experience, preferably related to water and/or wastewater projects and design.
Education and Licenses
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, and/or Project Management.
Must maintain a valid driver's license
Nice to have
MS or MBA preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP)preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn internal software programs
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or other project management software
Proficiency with project management methodologies
Ability to understand project management financial management
Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations.
Ability to read engineering drawings plans, specifications, and reports
Ability to read permitting documentation, commission reports, contracts and other technical information.
Ability to read and interpret soil and hydro-geological reports and maps.
Ability to prioritize work, including approvals, that will ensure the projects are managed to schedule
Ability to document, accurate information and provide reports.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Exhibit excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including negotiating, decision-making research and analysis, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to foster a safe working environment for fellow workers and vendors.
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, project stakeholders, including the public.
Ability to understand and implement a variety of projects, construction, engineering and operations field's concepts, practices and procedures.
Ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals.
Work Environment
Normal office setting
Ability to perform physical duties such as occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs unassisted, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time: occasionally climbing, pulling, kneeling, twisting, turning, stooping, reaching, and bending. This may include extended driving periods of up to several hours.
May occasionally or frequently travel between worksites on company time.
May work on a moderate amount of mentally or sensory stimulating tasks.
