Project Manager - Life Cycle

Project Manager (Life Cycle PM)

GLWA is seeking skilled Project Managers (life cycle PM) to support the delivery of GLWA's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) through effective management of CIP and / or non-CIP projects. GLWA Project Managers are responsible for managing projects throughout all phases of a project, including, but not limited to, business case development for project initiation, study, design, construction, procurement, operations turnover and project closeout. A life cycle PM may manage projects related to our water resource recovery facility (WRRF), our combined sewer overflow (CSO) facilities, our sewage pumping stations (SPS), or our regional wastewater collection system (RWCS) in helping the GLWA Wastewater Engineering group to support and deliver over $1 billion in capital improvements over the next 10 years throughout the wastewater facilities and collection system.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, consultants, and contractors, and have the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders of a project
• Communicate with and manage the project activities of all project stakeholders, all project disciplines, and regulatory agencies or authorities having jurisdiction Manage the scope, schedule and budget for project delivery and report and coordinate same with the CIP Program Controls Team
• Ability to communicate at all necessary levels of understanding, coordinate projects & details, and build & maintain relationships with operations and maintenance staff, procurement staff, asset management staff, engineering staff, leadership, and administrative staff.
• Help develop with the project team realistic baseline forecasts of the overall project cost and schedule, as well as forecasts of each projects cost and schedule
• Ensure adherence to the department's engineering standards, project management standards, and guidelines, and actively participate in the improvement of same
• Ensure the project team adheres to the CIP Program's standard methodologies for project & quality management, projects controls, permitting and regulatory management, and project assurances as described in the Program Management Plan (PMP)
• Coordinate all projects through GLWA's public advertisement & procurement process
• Manage the process for evaluating, tracking and mitigating project risks and communicating cost and / or schedule implications to leadership!
• Manage the process for monitoring and enforcing contractor adherence GLWA's PMP
• Ensure the CIP Program's Change Management procedures are adhered to
• Monitor and manage project performance relative to planned baseline and approved changes
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop project charters, including scope, schedule, and budget so that scope creep is avoided
• Analyze variances and initiate mitigative actions needed to ensure timely completion of assigned projects
• Track and communicate project cost control expectations and deliverables with consultants and contractors
• Stay current with industry trends by participating in educational opportunities and professional / community organizations
• Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
• Participate in strategic planning, including the annual CIP development process
• Manage multiple projects and balance / allocate resources between projects
• Prepare and present status reports to management as needed
• Advise leadership team members of projects
• Respond to requests for project information
• Coordinate meetings and tasks with other business units across the organization
• Provide mentoring in areas of expertise to other team members
• Facilitate the project initiation, management, and closeout processes
• Perform related work duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Other Requirements

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment.

Note : Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.