Senior Project Manager

MSU Jobs • Starkville, MS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute is seeking to hire a full-time Senior Project Manager to manage multiple collaborative grant projects related to rural water and wastewater systems. This position will be responsible for planning, implementing, managing, and coordinating work associated with assigned projects. Located on the campus of Mississippi State University, the Mississippi Water Resources Research Institute administers and coordinates research and outreach programs dealing with water and related resources. It is one of the state institutes authorized by Section 104 of The Water Resources Research Act of 1984. Its activities are developed in close consultation and collaboration between the Institute and leading water resources officials within the state. The program's purpose is to provide a coordinated research and development program that contributes to the solution of water and water-related land use problems in Mississippi, the region, and the nation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Agricultural Economics, or related field
• 5 years of experience or related
• Significant knowledge of scientific and research methodologies.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Proven project management abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage/coordinate multiple detailed tasks.
• Independent self-starter with strong work ethic.

Nice To Haves

• More than 10 years of previous water or wastewater systems experience is highly preferred
• Previous experience managing multiple, concurrent projects
• Extensive knowledge of state, regional, and national regulations related to water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan all project activities after award of funding, working with senior personnel.
• Manage all daily activities without oversight.
• Serve as the direct supervisor for appropriate project personnel including other full-time and part-time employees, intermittent workers, and students.
• Evaluate water and waste water systems and provide related technical assistance to aid systems in meeting compliance regulations and technical function, working with senior personnel.
• Deliver educational presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Create reports and outreach materials for rural water and wastewater system operators and grant sponsors.
• Ensure quality management in the timely fulfillment of project requirements and objectives.
• Work with other project managers in the unit to accomplish necessary budgetary, progress, or other reports required by project guidelines or senior personnel.
• Procure, maintain, and oversee inventory of equipment and materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.
• Unclassified positions with salary ranges determined by the hiring department.

What This Job Offers

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