Wastewater Project Manager

City of Grand Junction • Grand Junction, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Grand Junction seeks a creative, solution-oriented Wastewater Project Manager with an engineering background. This role will primarily focus on infrastructure projects to support wastewater capital projects, involving planning, budgeting, design, permitting, and construction administration for various wastewater projects, including improvements at the Persigo Wastewater Treatment Facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in implementing critical projects while maintaining positive working relationships with both internal and external customers. The Wastewater Division provides wastewater collection services for about 30,000 customers, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of wastewater to treatment facilities to protect public health and the environment. The division manages hundreds of miles of sewer line, numerous lift stations, thousands of manholes, and supporting infrastructure.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional engineering and/or construction management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with coursework in civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado within one (1) year of employment.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, implementation, and administration of the wastewater division’s capital improvement programs.
• Review engineering reports and budget estimates prepared by staff and outside consultants.
• Participate in the selection of private contractors and consultant engineers for various projects.
• Develop and present construction plans, specifications, contract documents, bid documents and cost estimates for proposed projects.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities for assigned programs.
• Coordinate reviews by other City departments and outside agencies.

Benefits

• Free or low-cost healthcare services for employees and dependents enrolled in a City health plan through the near-site Sage Health & Wellness Center.
• Preventive care, health assessments and coaching, treatment for common illnesses, lab services, physical therapy, medical massage therapist, and behavioral health counseling available at the clinic.
• Wellness programs, challenges, and classes offered at the clinic.

What This Job Offers

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