Project Manager (water/ wastewater experience required)

The Project Manager oversees the management, operation, and maintenance of both water and wastewater treatment systems. This dual-role position is critical in ensuring that both the water supply and wastewater systems are safe, efficient, and compliant with all regulatory standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercises considerable judgement in determining work assignment priorities in use of equipment and use of manpower; modifies methods, procedures and priorities to meet changing conditions and determines materials equipment needed to complete jobs-  

• Schedules, reviews and may participate in the work of mechanics engaged in maintenance and repair of all municipal gasoline and diesel driven vehicles including specialized equipment. Maintains records of serviced vehicles and/or equipment as well as the daily implementation of the preventive maintenance program. Responsible for the requisition of parts and supplies used in repair of equipment and maintains adequate inventory of necessary parts. 

• Ensures that work is conducted in compliance with safety standards and regulations 

• Reviews work of subordinates and crews and progress performance with constructions, timeliness and safety 

• Continuously inspects work in progress with performance to plan and instructions 

• Knowledge in municipal public works such as planning, design, maintenance, and construction. 

• Knowledge in principles of budget preparation and expenditure control. 

• Knowledge in applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to public works and utility functions. 

• Knowledge in Principles of Effective Management Skills. 

• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and implement municipal public works and utility programs/projects. 

• Strong communication skills. 

• Knowledge in safe work practices. 

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of public works and utility personnel. 

• Ability to analyze organizational and administrative problems, recommend alternative courses of action, and provide leadership to others in implementing such actions. 

• Ability to prepare and create clear and comprehensive written reports. 

• Maintain strong relationships with the city officials, employees, contractors, the general public, and representatives of other agencies. 

• Experience in evaluating and training staff. 

• Performs other related duties as directed 

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