Associate Project Manager - Pipeline Design

Associate Project Manager - Pipeline Design

Posting Details

Position Information

Functional Title Associate Project Manager - Pipeline Design

Recruitment Category Type Standard

Functional Category Engineering & Construction

Grade EG.14

FLSA Status Exempt

Requisition Number 26-0026

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Level Non-Management

Job Code N/A

Job Description Summary

Organization Name Pipeline Design

Reports to Section Manager

Full or Part Time Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week 40

Regular or Temporary Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Position Location Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for managing smaller project teams in the preparation of water and sewer reconstruction designs and managing the development of contract documents for bid, managing sewer pipeline rehabilitation projects related to the requirements of the consent decree and reviews engineering contract documents for replacement of water and/or sewer mains and appurtenances. Works under general direction of a project manager and the section manager in the execution of a broad range of project management assignments

Essential Functions

Assists the project manager in leading a team managing planning and design of projects such as development of plans for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects but is responsible for managing smaller project teams

Prepares detailed plans and specifications for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects

Assists project managers on larger projects

Manages consultants during the design of pipeline replacement/rehabilitation projects

Facilitates, coordinates and participates in cost analysis, and review of proposals

Conducts pre-design meetings and field reviews with consultants and others as needed

Prepares bid-read specifications/packages

Serves as the Commission's project representative

Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations in the administration of consultant, architect/engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms

Performs technical reviews and studies relative to water and sewer pipeline projects

Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications

Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E's, contractors and vendors

Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders

Prepares and/or monitors project schedules

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on team, division or institutional issues

Participates on project teams of others, including management review, re-engineering and policy groups

Assists the project manager in developing and implementing project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms

Schedules and represents the Commission in public outreach meetings with external stakeholders

Acquires necessary permits for WSSC Water built projects

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Ability to climb ladders, and work in confined spaces and elevated locations

Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds, and to utilize appropriate safety equipment and procedures effectively; ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises

Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night

Good physical condition, particularly absence of respiratory and back problems

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, project management, and contract administration

Ability to organize and lead small cross functional project teams

Knowledge of water and sewer design standards and specifications

Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a project management plan encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements

Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively interact with stakeholders such as residents, elected officials, county agencies, and internal staff

Good verbal and written communications skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree

OR

High School diploma (or equivalent)

4+ years' experience in project management

Additional Requirements

Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office Suite and, knowledge of scheduling software

Possession of a valid driver's license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

Possession of an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) designation from NCEES

Experience in performing water and sewer pipeline design using AutoCAD

Salary $96,952 - $165,081

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date 09/04/2025

Open Until Filled No

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