This posting will remain open continuously until filled.
Position will be filled at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level depending on education, experience, and background. A brief overview of the positions is below.
Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager - Salary Range $97,614.40 - $136,697.60 Annually
- Anticipated Hiring Range: $117,145.60 - $136,697.60 Annually, DOQ/E
- Minimum qualifications: B.S. in Engineering, PE license, 4-years of applicable experience.
- Manages capital improvement projects from planning through construction with limited supervisor oversight and support in solving complex problems.
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager - Salary Range: $102,918.40 - $143,166.40 Annually
- Anticipated Hiring Range: $123,052.80 - $143,166.40 Annually, DOQ/E
- Minimum qualifications: B.S. in Engineering (MS preferred), PE license, 8-years of applicable experience.
- Independently manages capital improvement projects from planning through construction with minimal supervisor oversight and support in solving more complex problems. Leads teams of other engineers on larger more complex capital improvement projects, mentors junior staff, provides support on capital planning, budgets, and leads public engagement on projects when necessary.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety and diverse range of projects on the Utility Owner side! Castle Rock Waters Engineers and Project Managers oversee our capital projects through the full project life cycle from initial planning through design, construction, and beyond! Typical projects include water treatment plants, pump stations, wells, pipelines, storage tanks, reservoirs, stormwater infrastructure, , sanitary lift stations, operational facilities, and more. Join the Castle Rock Water team for a fulfilling career working to improve water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and play an important part in maintaining critical services for an award winning and rapidly growing Town.
WATER/WASTEWATER PROJECT MANAGER Salary Range $97,614.40 - $136,697.60 AnnuallyAnticipated Hiring Range: $117,145.60 - $136,697.60 Annually, DOQ/EEssential Duties and Responsibilities: - Manages water, water resources, wastewater, and stormwater capital improvement projects (CIP) through the full project life cycle from planning through construction.
- Manages project design process and schedule. Prepares RFPs, conducts interviews and awards design contracts. Facilitates design team meetings. Reviews and revises contract drawings and specifications. May perform some design work for specific projects.
- Develops project construction schedule and manages construction phase. Oversees preparation of bid documentation and awarding of contracts. Obtains easements, deeds, applicable permits and coordinates work items with Town staff, consultants, utilities and contractors. Conducts field evaluations and approves change orders. Monitors adherence to plans, contracts, safety standards and schedules. Addresses citizen concerns.
- Manages project budgets, schedule and warranty. Processes pay requests and reviews change orders. Follows up on warranty issues by determining responsible party and coordinate repairs.
- Ensures design and construction is in accordance with Town standards and contract documents, and complies with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Provides internal engineering support to water & wastewater maintenance operations.
- Conducts on-site project evaluations and attends out of office meetings.
- Provides engineering design and analysis on water & wastewater capital projects including potable and non-potable water distribution systems, collection system piping, water pump stations, sanitary lift stations, water treatment, potable water storage tanks, pressure reducing valves, etc.
- Coordinates public and stakeholder involvement. Prepares Council, Commission and public presentations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Customer Service/Communication and Support Staff: - Communicates with all levels of Town staff, developers, contractors, outside agencies and citizens.
- Project Manager support includes in-house Water Engineers, Construction Inspectors, Administrative Assistants as well as contracted consulting engineers, contractors, and construction management support.
Decision Making: - Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and policy. Finished work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines. Supervisor is available to support and assist in solving complex problems.
Minimum Qualifications: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Experience: Four (4) years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licenses and/or Certifications Required: - A valid Colorado driver's license.
- Colorado Professional Engineer's license or the ability to obtain reciprocity in the State of Colorado within one (1) year of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal capital project design and project management, civil engineering, surveying, construction inspection and coordination.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pumping systems as it relates to water systems.
- Ability to plan and act as lead worker on assigned projects.
- Experience in design and construction of utilities, roadway, parks or development projects.
- Good written and verbal communication skills with all staff levels and backgrounds.
- Working knowledge of office software (MSWord, MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint and CAD).
- Advanced knowledge and ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings and specifications.
- Ability to apply Town standards and polices to the management of capital projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with citizens, developers, contractors, Town staff and project stakeholders.
- Ability to make appropriate independent decisions and provide solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to conduct on-site project evaluations and travel to meetings either within or outside Town limits.
- Ability and willingness to follow-up on issues until final resolution is achieved.
Physical Demands: - Sedentary work for long periods of time
- Occasional physical work lifting no more than 10 pounds
- Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing
- Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment
- Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
- Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens
Work Environment:
- Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment
- This position will conduct on-site project evaluations and attend out of office meetings
Equipment Used: - Uses standard office equipment including a personal computer system
- This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.
SR WATER/WASTEWATER ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER Salary Range: $102,918.40 - $143,166.40 AnnuallyAnticipated Hiring Range: $123,052.80 - $143,166.40 Annually, DOQ/EEssential Duties and Responsibilities:- Leads management of complex, high-value capital improvement projects (CIP) through the full project life cycle including planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, water resources and stormwater projects. Directs design consultants, construction contractors, construction inspectors, and Town Staff as needed to achieve project objectives.
- Directs or provides engineering design and analysis of water, wastewater, water resources, and stormwater capital projects including potable and non-potable water distribution systems, wastewater collection system piping, water pump stations, wastewater lift stations, water treatment, water storage tanks and reservoirs, pressure reducing valves, stormwater collection and conveyance systems, etc.
- Determines general scope of work, cost estimates and schedule for capital projects and guides them through the phases of initiation, planning, engineering design, construction, closeout, warranty, and future improvements.
- Manages project design process, budget, and schedule. Prepares RFPs, conducts interviews and awards design contracts. Facilitates design team meetings. Reviews and revises contract drawings and specifications. May perform design work for specific projects..
- Manages project construction process, budgets, schedules, and warranty. Oversees preparation of bid documentation, contractor selection, bid solicitation, and awarding of contracts. Obtains easements, deeds, applicable permits and coordinates work items with regulatory agencies, Town staff, consultants, utilities and contractors. Conducts field evaluations and negotiates change orders and processes pay requests. Monitors adherence to plans, contracts, safety standards and schedules. Follows up on warranty issues by determining responsible party and coordinates repairs.
- Coordinates public and stakeholder involvement. Prepares Council, Commission and public presentations. Addresses citizen concerns.
- Ensures design and construction is in accordance with Town standards and contract documents, and complies with local, state and federal regulations.
- Provides internal engineering support to water, wastewater, and stormwater operations.
- Conducts on-site project evaluations and attends out of office meetings.
- Oversees comprehensive inspections of existing infrastructure and facilities to assist with long range planning and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinates with utility operators to investigate issues and resolve problems related to the Town's raw water supply, water treatment, water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater conveyance systems. Plans and implements capital improvement projects as needed to resolve system problems.
- Provides support in capital budgeting and in creation of 5, 10, 50-year capital improvement budgets in water, wastewater, water resources, and stormwater funds.
- Provides updates to standards and specifications as needed.
- Mentors and provides guidance to Project Managers and Water Engineers.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/COMMUNICATION:- Communicates with all levels of Town staff, developers, contractors, outside agencies and citizens for project coordination, design input, warranty issues and technical support. Regular interaction with residents related to sewer service issues. Interacts as needed with outside utility providers such as electric, gas and phone for contract management issues.
DECISION MAKING:- Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and policy. Exercises independent judgment in selecting and interpreting information, handling deviations from standard methods and resolving complex problems. Finished work is reviewed for attainment of
