We are looking for an experienced professional to join our Capital Project team as a Project Manager. The ideal candidate for this role is an engineer or project manager who is experienced in identification and mitigation of risk, the public process for construction, is solution oriented, and can work independently while still being a collaborative and communicative team member in a talented and dedicated group. As a Project Manager at Eagle River Water and Sanitation District, you will contribute to our community by shaping how we effectively develop new and existing infrastructure.

Why work for us? This is a role where you can build your career and the community! Not to mention our excellent benefits, housing program, and opportunities to learn, train, and develop.

The Day to Day:

• Water and Wastewater Capital Improvement Project Management: You will be the team leader during all stages of multiple projects associated with the District’s Water and Wastewater facilities and infrastructure. This includes generation of projects, scoping/budgeting, planning, community stakeholder meetings, coordination with internal operations teams, design review, permitting, bidding, construction, contract administration, testing and startup, and close out/warranty. The Project Manager will manage project risk and deliver new or upgraded infrastructure to various operations groups and the ratepayers/customers. Typical projects include rehabilitations or expansions of Water and Wastewater Treatment facilities, water or sewer pipeline replacements or rehabilitations, master plans and studies, and new construction of water storage facilities, new well construction and existing well redevelopment, water and sewer line replacement/reconstruction, and upgrade and retrofit of pumping and pressure regulating stations.
• Planning and Coordination: During planning stages of a project, the Project Manager will consult with the appropriate internal and external stakeholders to develop project needs utilizing input from operations teams, appropriate master planning documents, and other sources. The Project Manager will help determine the project’s schedule and delivery method, and determine the scope, schedule, and budget.
• Design: During the design phase of each project, you will lead design review meetings, coordinating District and external stakeholder involvement and input, and provide thorough technical plan and specification review to ensure conformance with District and other applicable specifications and standards while ensuring integration with existing facilities and operations. The Project Manager also leads permitting efforts for project which can range from local to state to federal level.
• Bidding, Scheduling, and Construction: Once the design of a project is complete, the Project Manager will administer all aspects of the construction project. This includes managing the bidding, award, contract administration, construction scheduling, requests for information (RFI), field changes, communication with and coordination between engineers and contractors, pay application negotiations and recommendations, field observation and documentation, submittal review, negotiation of change orders, coordination with District operations, coordination with interested property owners, regulatory agencies, special inspectors, and other utilities. The Project Manager secures accurate project as-builts and ensures they are added to the District data management and recordkeeping. The Project Manager is also a key liaison for turnover of new or rehabilitated assets to our operations teams.
• Project management, safety, and regulatory compliance: The Project Manager will monitor the construction contractor’s performance relative to safety, quality, schedule, and contract compliance. You will provide detailed plan review during design phase and constructability recommendations to the design engineer and coordinate operations during shutdowns, construction tie-ins, start-up, testing and commissioning.

• Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. This could be a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field or a minimum of three years related experience which could include multi-disciplinary construction (mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural, civil), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to problem solve using sound engineering judgement.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with all parts of a project team.
• Knowledge of state and local permitting processes a plus.
• PE license or ability to acquire one highly desirable.
• Experience in the development, management, and implementation of infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of design drawing, project manual, and specification preparation processes
• Knowledge of public bidding processes and statutory requirements related thereto
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, construction drawings, and specifications. Ability to read and interpret critical path method (CPM) construction schedules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD
• Proficient with basic construction best practices and site safety procedures
• Stewardship of public funds for design and construction
• Experience required with technical writing, including documenting contract progress and address, submittals, RFIs, field directives, change order requests and negotiations.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s license within 30 days employment and be insurable under District’s standards.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within the first two years of employment.
• Required to follow all District safety and security policies and wear Personal Protective Equipment as required by the job duties

The Schedule

This role will work a mixture of office and field work with occasional potential to work from home depending on the daily tasks and assignments.

Salary Range

The pay range for this role is $81,931 – $156,866 annually and has three levels (Project Manager I, Project Manager II, and Project Manager III). Starting range depends on qualifications but generally falls within the minimum and midpoint of the pay range.

Benefits

At ERWSD, we value life-work balance and are leaders in the industry with our holistic benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employee housing and $300 monthly housing stipend programs
• Wellness program
• Retirement savings plans (414h and 457)
• 13.5 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Comp Time
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• $400 Annual Recreation Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Ski Pass, Electrical Vehicle, and Computer loan programs
• Hybrid/Remote schedule optional but must be able to be in office 50% of the time

All applicants must apply online at www.erwsd.org by June 30, 2023 here: https://jobs.erwsd.org/capital-improvement-program-project-manager/job/25018324

All employees must be insurable under District standards, submit to a pre-employment drug screen and extensive background check. Please contact er*******@er***.org for a full job description or for any additional questions.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.