Project Manager

SACRAMENTO SUBURBAN WATER DISTRICT•Foothill Farms, CA

13d•$97,594 - $139,381•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position performs professional level work in a wide variety of project management activities, including planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and directing activities associated with District programs and projects. Tasks may include project monitoring, planning, and review as well as document preparation, construction oversight and management, quality control and assurance, and contract and service agreement development, preparation, and execution, including budget oversight.

Requirements

Knowledge of rules, regulations and codes applicable to the District.
Knowledge of District policies, rules, regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of Urban water agency statutes, codes, and regulations, including water quality issues.
Knowledge of Permitting and environmental aspects of public agency projects.
Knowledge of Principles of budget development and expenditure control.
Knowledge of Principles of supervision, training and management.
Knowledge of Common office computer software and database programs, including the Microsoft Suite of Programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access and PowerPoint).
Knowledge of Work safety standards and requirements.
Knowledge of Public works procurement, competitive bidding, and contract law.
Ability to oversee and make sound decisions regarding multiple simultaneous projects, including contracts and budgets, to effectively achieve objectives and control risk.
Ability to effectively manage negotiations with consultants and contractors.
Ability to organize, implement, and direct staff and consultants to achieve efficient operations to meet District goals.
Ability to read, understand, review, interpret, and edit a wide range of documents, including studies/reports, proposal/project specifications and plans/drawings, and operating and maintenance procedure manuals associated with a wide range of projects.
Ability to effectively manage regulatory compliance activities for assigned projects.
Ability to effectively implement District regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to effectively represent the District in meetings, presentations, and discussions with the public, contractors, and other organizations.
Ability to develop recommendations and implications of various alternatives to resolving problems; interpret laws, legislative ordinances, administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to independently manage multiple concurrent projects, coordinate with staff across departments, and ensure project outcomes are effectively integrated into ongoing District operations.
Ability to prepare concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence, agreements and responses to consultants/contractors/vendors.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, outside agencies, vendors, consultants/contractors, local community groups, public officials and the general public.
Ability to operate a computer for word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation applications, and department/project-specific software.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to initiate and maintain effective safety practices that relate to the nature of work.
Pass pre-employment physical and background check.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible project leadership or management experience in relevant fields, preferably in government-related projects.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in engineering, construction management, public works administration, or related technical/management field.
OR equivalent to an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, construction management, public works administration, or related technical/management field with two (2) additional years of full-time project leadership or management work experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement.
OR an additional two (2) years of full-time project leadership or management work experience, for a total of six (6) years, may be substituted for the educational requirements above with a high school diploma or equivalent.
Valid California Driver’s License issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and proof of good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, administers, develops and implements various District projects and their scope, schedule, and budget; participates in all phases of project management.
Develops consultant scopes of work and requests for qualifications and proposals, evaluates proposals, and assists in selection of consultants.
Develops plans/specifications/invitations to bid, evaluates bids, and assists in selection of contractors.
Oversees contracts for consultants, contractors, and/or vendors.
Reviews and/or assists with preparation of project reports, plans, specifications, technical requirements, consultant contracts/agreements, and public works contracts.
Manages grant applications and reporting.
Monitors and inspects the work and progress of contractors; works to resolve issues timely.
Identifies, tracks, and manages various regulatory compliance requirements/permitting aspects from project planning through construction.
Prepares and administers budgets, manages project expenditures and assesses and recommends appropriate expenditure adjustments.
Assists in the development and updating of planning documents.
Responds to customer, consultant, contractor, and/or vendor inquiries and concerns.
Collaboratively and effectively coordinates with other District departments/stakeholders.
Drafts, presents, tracks, and completes contracts and service agreements.
Prepares clear, accurate, and effective written correspondence.
Assists with drafting technical and administrative reports.