Job Description: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Project Manager
Location: Austin, TX
Salary Range:
$125,000 - $155,000
Job Type:
Full-time
About The company:
Our client is an established and growing organization. Their mission is to provide sustainable and innovative solutions for water and wastewater management, ensuring the highest standards of environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
The team is a close-knit, family-oriented group that values a positive work atmosphere and a healthy work-life balance. They believe in putting family first and take pride in knowing their employees and their families personally. This commitment is reflected in their flexible PTO policies and the family-inclusive events they regularly organize.
They are dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment where every team member is valued and recognized. The culture is built on mutual respect, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence. They take care of their employees, ensuring they are not just a name but a valued member of the community.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Project Manager to join the team. The ideal candidate will have 10–25 years of experience in the water/wastewater industry, with at least 10 years of project management experience in building plants. We prefer candidates from the Austin area to avoid relocation and to ensure a good cultural fit within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management:
- Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Cost/Change Control:
- Manage cost and change control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations. Ensure tracking of all key project documents.
- Scheduling:
- Create and maintain weekly schedules to ensure budget management and tracking.
- Compliance:
- Ensure all work complies with relevant building and safety codes.
- Contract Management:
- Provide direction over contracts and subcontracts, and manage subcontractor and supplier relationships.
- Coordination:
- Coordinate with Superintendents regarding schedules, labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Quality Control:
- Review costs and quality daily, addressing any significant budget or quality issues.
- Documentation:
- Control and monitor extra Work Orders, plan revisions, and project documentation.
- Meetings:
- Conduct weekly key project update meetings and ensure all recaps are signed daily.
- Customer Service:
- Provide superior customer service and effectively communicate with subcontractors.
Skills and Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and HCSS products.
- Strong interpersonal and human relations skills.
- The ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs.
- Superior customer service skills.
Minimum Requirements
- Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Degree in Construction Management preferred).
- Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years in project management within the water/wastewater industry.
- Certifications/Licenses:
- Comprehensive knowledge of OSHA and safety requirements. Valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands
- The ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
- Office-based work with varying temperatures.
- Extensive computer use and keyboarding activities.
- Occasional travel to job sites with fluctuations in weather.
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