Water Treatment Project Manager
About The Position
Woodard & Curran is seeking a full-time O&M Project Manager, ideally dual-certified with a Florida Class A Water treatment certification. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities and being a steward of the operations team serving the City of Ft. Lauderdale. Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive preventative maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your lifetime career path. The Project Manager will play an active role in coordination and communication with operations, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization, staff development, implementation and management of an innovative asset management program, administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc. Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Our operators participate in an “on call†rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed.
Requirements
- 10 to 15 years’ experience in managing complex water or wastewater treatment facilities including reuse, laboratory, and/or solids handling systems.
- Florida Water treatment Operators License – Class A preferred.
- High school or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background.
- Demonstrated financial acumen through oversight of operating and capital budgets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation.
- Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred with focus in Environmental Areas.
- Dual-certified with a Florida Class A Water treatment certification.
Responsibilities
- Managing the day-to-day operational activities and being a steward of the operations team serving the City of Ft. Lauderdale.
- Daily process monitoring and implementing a comprehensive preventative maintenance system.
- Coordination and communication with operations, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms.
- Ensuring effective system operation and optimization.
- Staff development.
- Implementation and management of an innovative asset management program.
- Administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects.
- Emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, and all alarm events.
- Following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
- Participating in an "on call" rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours.
- Responding to emergency situations and working in inclement weather as needed.
- Ensuring safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed and DOT, OSHA, Healthy and Safety and other requirements are met.
- Conducting routine facility inspections.
- Interacting with regulators as required.
- Hiring, supporting, supervising, and developing a staff of 10-15 employees.
- Identifying and participating in activities to support the local community.
- Oversight of operating and capital budgets.
- Active participation in recruiting, including partnering/supporting local wastewater/water school/program.
- Direct participation in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater facilities including the utilization of predictive maintenance systems.
- Oversight and utilization of Operations Database for process control, optimization, and regulatory reporting.
- Partnering with local leadership, including attending city staff and council meetings as appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Retirement savings: 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions with company match.
- Time away from work: Observed holidays, Vacation, Sick time, Parental leave.
- Disability: Paid short- and long-term disability.
- Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.
- Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families.
- Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.
- Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry.
- Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.
- An opportunity to be an owner of Woodard & Curran.
- Participation in annual Company-wide Project Managers Retreat.
- Attentive and local corporate and leadership support to assure PM Success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
