Project Manager (Plants and Major Projects)
San Antonio, TX, United States
Salary: $87,893.00 - $157,366.00 Annually
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-00115
Department: Engineering and Construction
Opening Date: 05/10/2024
Closing Date: 7/14/2024 12:00 AM Central
Grade 22 - Salary starts at $87,893 annually. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager for Plants and Major Projects is responsible for execution of complex water, wastewater, and recycled water facility projects with SAWS-wide implications to include establishing goals and objectives, measures of success, developing project plans, determining resource requirements, and tracking all facets of the project, with regular reporting to management. Provides direction and guidance to project team, allocates resources, and assigns tasks to achieve optimum results.
E SS E N T IA L FUNCTIONS Manages the design and implementation/construction aspects of short- and long-term projects, including developing global plan and success factors, identifying critical path/detailed tasks, identifying resource requirements, allocating resources, and assigning tasks.
Prepares and/or reviews bids/RFQs; executes the A/E Selection Process; leads the Board approval process for project funding; develops cost estimates; administers project contracts and service agreements; approves invoices, tracks costs, and monitors contractor/consultant performance and contract deliverables and compliance.
Tracks and monitors project progress and associated budgets and reporting to SAWS management and Board.
Identifies and provides recommendations for operational, design, construction, and infrastructure improvements.
Analyzes operational processes, design, and/or construction practices. Reviews and analyzes data, including metrics and performance information for tasks and projects.
Approves and manages contract scope with consultants or contractors.
Supervises, develops, trains, and evaluates performance of team members.
Mentors project team members to ensure an efficient, self-managed team. Provides overall direction for team activities to support project execution. Provides all pertinent training and education needs to ensure team member development and availability of skills for project execution.
Represents SAWS with regulatory agencies, professional organizations, peer utilities, contractors, consultants, and vendors; establishes and maintains effective relationships with all SAWS stakeholders.
Researches and interprets applicable regulations, codes, and standards and provides guidance to management to ensure SAWS' compliance and minimize regulatory exposure and liability.
Performs other duties as assigned.
D E C I SI O N MAKING This position receives general direction.
M IN I MU M REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Information Systems or related field, from an accredited college or university.
Five years of project management including two years' supervisory experience.
Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License.
Design/construction positions: Licensed to practice as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas.
J O B DIMENSIONS Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies as it relates to area of responsibility or discipline.
Knowledge of interactive group techniques, functional analysis, process flow analysis sufficient to facilitate change management and other management improvements.
Knowledge of principles of budget development and administration.
Skill in developing project plans and scope of work.
Skill in utilizing a personal computer and job related software programs.
Ability to estimate, plan, track, control costs and provide status reporting.
Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures; identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
Ability to manage more than one project concurrently.
Ability to lead a diverse group to accomplish a common goal.
Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and presentations.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with executive management, staff, consultants, vendors, and government agencies.
PHY S IC A L DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, walking, or standing to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional to regular field visits with exposure to traffic, construction, rugged terrain, and hazardous environmental conditions. May drive a company and/or personal vehicle when performing duties at field locations.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule such as nights and weekends.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following: Competitive, market-based salaries
Performance-based incentives
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Life insurance
Prescription drug program
Vision care plan
Two retirement plans
Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
Disability income
Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
Education assistance program
Employee assistance program
Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
Wellness programs
On-Site Fitness Facilities
Community service opportunities
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Please identify the level of education you have in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering, or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency? Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Doctorate Degree
I have none of the above
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Identify the field of Engineering your degree is in.
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How many years of work experience do you have in project management? No experience
Less than 3 years of experience
Between 3 and 4 years of experience
5 years or more of experience
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How many years of supervisory experience do you possess? No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year of experience
2 years or more of experience
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How many total years of professional experience do you have?
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Are you a licensed professional engineer? Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you have as a licensed professional engineer registered in the State of Texas or any other state? If you are not a licensed professional engineer, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects including water and wastewater treatment plants, water pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, production wells, lift stations, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience prioritizing implementation of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects part of the annual capital improvement program (CIP). If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience in the development of request for qualifications (RFQ) documents to procure professional engineering services (planning, design, and construction) for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience negotiating scope, budget, and schedule for design and construction of water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience preparing and/or reviewing design deliverables (e.g., preliminary engineering reports, 30% design deliverables, 60% design deliverables, 90% design deliverables, 100% design deliverables and bid documents) for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience in coordinating during design phase with governmental agencies for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure projects, including but not limited to local, city, state, and federal agencies. In the San Antonio area, those entities include but are not limited to the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, CPS Energy, Texas Department of Transportation, San Antonio River Authority, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and others as appropriate. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience managing and prioritizing activities for multiple projects implemented concurrently. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your experience managing scope creep, budget creep, and sliding schedules. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your supervisory experience as it relates to supervising staff?
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Describe your experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have? Class C
Class CDL - B
Class CDL - A
I do not have a valid driver's license.
I have a valid driver's license from another state.
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