Water Conveyance Program Manager
About The Position
Under the direction of the Water Conveyance System Manager, the Water Conveyance Program Manager helps operate and maintain the water conveyance system to optimize performance, capacity, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness. The role also promotes system optimization through proactive management of NTMWD’s Linear Asset Management Program (LAMP). It includes developing and implementing LAMP activities, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, arranging infrastructure maintenance and repairs to reduce failure risk, and participating in annual budget development and management for the water conveyance system.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or another related field from an accredited college or university.
- Five years of project management experience.
- Professional Engineering registration in the State of Texas.
- Experience reading and interpreting technical documents, including pipeline construction documents.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to maintain positive and productive relationships and communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.
- Action-oriented, well-organized, supportive, and positive problem solver.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience or familiarity with scheduling, modeling software, GIS, and/or design software platforms such as AutoCAD.
- Understanding of basic water system hydraulics, condition assessment technologies, materials, principles, and processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Linear Asset Management Program to assess water pipe and valve conditions and identify and prioritize repairs.
- Manage inspection and maintenance work schedules and procedures to improve system reliability and optimize investments.
- Collaborate with water operations staff, contractors, customers, and consultants to maintain regional cooperation, communicate proactively, address challenges, and develop and implement solutions related to water conveyance activities.
- Plan and coordinate changes to normal conveyance system operations, such as shutdowns, and coordinate operational changes and their impacts with internal and external stakeholders.
- Participate in engineering design meetings, studies, and construction progress meetings; review design reports, plans, and specifications to represent operations and maintenance needs.
- Serve as project manager for assigned Water Division projects and studies.
- Evaluate technologies, processes, and equipment for potential use in water projects.
- Participate in developing and managing annual budgets associated with the water conveyance system.
- Coordinate infrastructure maintenance and repairs to reduce the risk of failure.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
- Generous paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Robust pension plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
