Senior Project Manager

SACRAMENTO SUBURBAN WATER DISTRICT•Foothill Farms, CA

13d•$112,195 - $160,306•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position plans, organizes, supervises, and directs assigned projects, including those of an advanced and complex nature. The role assumes project and construction management duties during planning, design, construction, and execution, and leads and coordinates the work of assigned professional and support staff. This is the advanced journey level classification, fully competent to independently perform a variety of technical duties in support of District activities. Incumbents are expected to possess specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, and receive only occasional instruction, assistance, or direction as new or unusual situations arise. They often exercise independent judgment and may provide technical/functional or first-line supervision over lower-level positions.

Requirements

Five (5) years of progressively responsible project leadership or management experience in relevant field, 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 five (5) years of full-time project leadership or management work experience, for a total of ten (10) years, may be substituted for the educational requirements above with a high school diploma or equivalent.
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 project planning and management.
Knowledge of work safety standards and requirements.
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 principles and practices of modern methods of personnel management, organization and administration.
Knowledge of contract development, administration and construction management of public works projects.
Knowledge of permitting and environmental aspects of public works projects.
Knowledge of principles and practices of contract and project management.
Ability to organize, implement, and direct staff and consultants to achieve efficient operations to meet District goals.
Ability to oversee multiple simultaneous projects, including contracts and budgets, to effectively achieve objectives and control risk.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret documents, including studies and reports, construction specifications, operating and maintenance procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively review plans and specifications to verify completion, accuracy, and constructability.
Ability to effectively manage regulatory compliance activities for assigned projects.
Ability to effectively represent District projects in meetings, presentations, and discussions with the public, contractors, and other organizations.
Ability to make sound decisions regarding design, construction, cost analyses, management and coordination of significant sized projects.
Ability to effectively manage negotiations with consultants and contractors.
Ability to identify flaws in design, construction methods, materials and operational impacts to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications, permits, codes, regulations, and laws.
Ability to develop recommendations and implications of different alternatives to resolving problems; interpret laws, legislative ordinances, administrative policies and procedures.
Ability to prepare concise and comprehensive correspondence, agreements and responses to consultants/contractors/vendors; review a variety of outgoing correspondence as needed.
Ability to effectively supervise and train staff.
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 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 the work.
Pass pre-employment physical and background check.
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. The driving record will not contribute to an increase in the District’s automobile rates.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates, administers, develops and implements various District projects and their scope, schedule, and budget, oversees all phases of project management.
Reviews and/or evaluates project reports, plans, specifications and technical standards; analyzes special conditions/circumstances as they arise and recommends appropriate improvements or modifications.
Prepares and oversees Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for complex projects, documents, contracts, grants applications, professional services contracts and agreements.
Develops specifications for contracted work and obtains and participates in evaluating bids and other activities related to projects; assists in selection of consultants and vendors.
May supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional and technical staff.
Monitors and inspects the work of contractors and vendors to evaluate work progress, resolve issues, and determine additional needs, including coordination with operations and field activities as applicable.
Manages various regulatory compliance requirements and permitting from project planning through construction and closeout.
Prepares and administers budgets; manages project expenditures and recommends expenditure levels, including the review and approval of payments/applications associated with projects; prepares cost estimates.
Represents projects in coordination with other agencies, vendors, and consultants.
Participates in the development of planning documents; provides updates as directed.
Responds to emergency situations, difficult customer inquiries and complaints.
Manages, inspects, reviews, and approves all aspects of projects to ensure conformance with associated documents, specifications, rules, requirements, laws, and standards.
Collaboratively and effectively coordinates with other District departments/stakeholders.
Recommends and assists in the implementation of assigned goals and objectives; implements policies and procedures.
Reviews and prepares technical and administrative reports and written correspondence.