Project Manager - Water- Wastewater

Job Summary:

The Project Manager position will be responsible for managing water and wastewater projects for Graham & Associates and our Clients and Customers.

Typical Responsibilities:

PMs within the CIP PMT are responsible for directly managing, on behalf of the client and working collaboratively with client PMs, DWM contractors on select CIP projects to achieve CIP cost, quality, risk and schedule outcomes. Key tasks include:

• Assuring program standards and protocols are followed.
• Directly managing project management functions for assigned projects through planning, design and construction phases:
• Planning
• Project manage progress for Design Consultants (DC), contracted through the client, for completion of Project Implementation Report (PIR) to schedule, to cost and contracted quality and risk.
• Coordination and facilitation of procurement process for DC for Design Phase services.
• Design
• Project manage progress of DC contracted through client (or if DB, through DB Team) during design phase, to schedule, to cost and contracted quality and risk.
• Coordination and facilitation of reviews and meetings with DC and client staff.
• Construction
• Project manage progress of Construction Contractor (CC) or Design build Contractor (DBC) contracted through client during construction phase, to schedule, to cost and contracted quality and risk, including:
• Enforcement of contract terms
• Monitoring progress and acting to drive CC/DBC recovery activities of progress lags schedule
• Rapid escalation of issues in CC/DBC performance to client and or senior management.
• Oversight of Construction Manager (CM) contracted through client
• Performing or having performed by others review of RFIs, Submittals, RFS, RFD, Field Orders, CORs and Pay Requests in a timely manner.
• Reporting:
• Direct reporting to the CIP PMT Deputy Program Manager, and under the leadership of the CIP PMT Program Manager (PgM)
• Produce project monthly status reports for submittal to client.
• Provide information and updates on projects to PgM and Program Controls team
• Provides feedback on project level "lessons learned" to PMT Deputy PgM for PMT's lessons learned register.
• Administrative functions:
• Manages junior level staff assigned for projects PM is managing
• Program Procedures:
• Be familiar with Program processes and champion implementation of these processes, including requiring contractors to meet project milestone dates, provide submittals and work products on required schedule and meet contractual requirements.
• Institutes and follows on individual projects, project level procedures for Project Management functions as developed by the PgM and Deputy PgM.
• Commercial Acumen:
• Display sound commercial judgement in dealings with DCs, CCs and DBCs.
• Mentor junior project management staff on interpretation of contracts and on methods and best practices for holding contractors accountable for meeting the requirements of their contracts.
• Some Business Development will be a part of the responsibilities for this position due to the relationships that will be established with clients and customers. This will include identifying upcoming projects and potential teaming partners and positioning the company for success.
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business or related field.
• At least 10 years of total experience on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields.
• Minimum of 5 years at the Project Manager level on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields.
• Verifiable experience delivering multiple complex infrastructure projects and displaying sound commercial judgement in dealings with design consultants and construction contractors.
• Proven track record in addressing and drive rectification of performance issues in DCs, CCs or DBCs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Greater than 15 years of total experience on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields preferred.
• 10+ years at the Project Manager level on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields, with water and/or wastewater experience preferred.
• Master's degree in engineering, business or related field.
• Experience in assurances (risk management, contracting, insurance, etc.).
• Experience with both conventional and design-build contracting.
• PE or PMP Certification (Preferred not required).

Equipment/Software Requirements:

• Contract Manager Software Experience REQUIRED, Oracle-Contract Manager experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other similar industry standard engineering software packages.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Access

Work Requirements:

This job operates primarily in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Field/site visits will be required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company.

This position requires sedentary work which involves:

• Sitting most of the time exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

Other physical activities may include lifting, using fingers (grasping, feeling), talking, hearing, reaching, standing, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and close visual acuity.