Project Manager – Utility Rate Consulting

Raftelis

36d • $104,000 - $172,000

About The Position

Working within a team, the Project Manager will be responsible for providing exceptional client service in the public utilities industry (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through various multi-discipline projects, such as financial planning, cost of service, rate and fee setting, impact fee studies, and miscellaneous financial-related projects. This client facing role will be responsible for partnering with clients and providing leadership to junior employees.

Requirements

• 5+ years managing projects for water, wastewater, energy (electric/gas), and/or solid waste utilities
• Bachelor’s degree (finance, accounting, engineering, economics, mathematics, or other related fields)
• Advanced proficiency and experience with MS Excel including advanced user functions and Visual Basic programming
• Strong proficiency with MS Word and PowerPoint - ability to create report templates, modify report templates
• Experience analyzing large data sets, working with and/or developing database queries, using MS Access, SQL server and/or relational databases
• Critical thinking skills – the ability to formulate multiple solutions to problems, test hypotheses, and develop solutions based on analysis and client goal
• Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines and deliverables
• Ability to provide training and guidance to junior employees to execute quality work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willing and able to travel overnight as needed

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Consulting experience
• Experience working in a municipality or utility

Responsibilities

• Manage projects by partnering with clients, leading junior employees, providing excellent service
• Work independently and can switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of improvement within public utility operations
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis of rate structures, pricing policies, and cost allocation methodologies
• Use financial modeling techniques to analyze and forecast revenue, expenses, and financial performance of public utilities
• Participate in business development and marketing activities, develop proposals in response to competitive RFPs
• Lead junior staff in the management, development, and execution of project work
• Communicate with clients to gather data and other relevant project information, present results, etc.
• When working in California, ensure alignment with Proposition 218 requirements in the financial planning and decision-making processes
• Use public speaking and technical writing skills to produce, edit and present reports, proposals, and presentations in a clear and succinct manner
• Deliver results in public settings to citizen community meetings, City Council/Board of Directors
• Participate in the industry through professional associations, conferences, and industry organizations

Benefits

• 100% company-paid employee medical (HSA plan) and 50% company-paid dependent medical coverage and dental benefits
• Health Savings Account
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discretionary paid time off program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with company contributions
• Long-Term care benefits
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level