Project Manager - Asset Reliability/Engineering/Construction

Project Manager - Asset Reliability/Engineering/Construction

Posting Details

Position Information

Functional Title Project Manager - Asset Reliability/Engineering/Construction

Recruitment Category Type Standard

Functional Category Production

Grade EG.15

FLSA Status Exempt

Requisition Number 25-0248

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Level Non-Management

Job Code N/A

Job Description Summary

Organization Name Production Support

Reports to Section Manager, Asset Reliability

Full or Part Time Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Hours may be varied)

Position Location Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

Through reliability practices, the Project Manager leads multi-disciplinary teams managing facility renovation projects at WSSC Water facilities to ensure that all operations run smoothly and efficiently. The Project Manager will lead cross-functional project teams managing projects with varying degrees of complexity, including, but not limited to, the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of physical capital assets such as water/wastewater plants, pumping stations, and storage facilities.

Essential Functions

Leads a team managing planning, design, construction, and commissioning projects including the renovation of treatment plants, pumping stations, or other major facilities

Leads and mentors project team members

Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations, including senior leadership, in the administration of consultant, Architect/Engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms

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

Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on significant Department, Division or institutional issues

Serves as WSSC Water project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's Project Manager

Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders

Prepares or monitors project schedules using PERT, CPM, Bar Chart, or other methods

Assists in the development of the Engineering Support Projects, Operations Support Projects, as well as Division and other budgets

May oversee the work of Associate Project Managers, inspectors and support staff both on specific project assignments and in general mentoring and tutorial roles

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

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business

Other Functions

Serves as Acting Section Manager in their absence

Substitutes for other Project Managers, in their absence

Performs other related duties as required

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Worked is performed in standard office environment and involves site visits to multiple WSSC Water facilities (i.e., treatment plants, pumping stations and other major facilities)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of design, construction, and commissioning project management, environmental engineering and associated organizational management systems

Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams

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

Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively access and involve other agencies, internal staff, the public and special interest communities

Demonstrated team building, group leadership, project management and verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree (preferably in Civil, Sanitary, Environmental Engineering or related engineering discipline)

5+ years experience in the practice of project management

OR

High school diploma or equivalent

9+ years experience in the practice of project management

Additional Requirements

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

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

Employees in this position are designated or considered emergency personnel; therefore, the employee must report to work as scheduled or as directed by their supervisor when WSSC Water declares an event that requires emergency personnel to report to work

Preferences

Experience working on construction or maintenance tasks at water or wastewater utility facilities or commercial building facilities

Registration as a Professional Engineer

Certification as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute of America

Certification as a Construction Manager by the Construction Management Association of America

Salary $108,233 - $184,288

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 09/10/2025

Open Until Filled No

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