Compensation
$104,180.08 - $174,986.45
(Based on Experience)
Summary
GLWA is seeking skilled Project Managers (life cycle PM) to support the delivery of GLWA’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) through effective management of CIP and/or non-CIP projects. GLWA Project Managers are responsible for managing projects throughout all phases of a project, including, but not limited to, business case development for project initiation, study, design, construction, procurement, operations turnover and project closeout. A life cycle PM may manage projects related to our water resource recovery facility (WRRF), our combined sewer overflow (CSO) facilities, our sewage pumping stations (SPS), or our regional wastewater collection system (RWCS) in helping the GLWA Wastewater Engineering group to support and deliver over $1 billion in capital improvements over the next 10 years throughout the wastewater facilities and collection system.
Job Responsibilities
- Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, consultants, and contractors, and have the ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders of a project
- Communicate with and manage the project activities of all project stakeholders, all project disciplines, and regulatory agencies or authorities having jurisdiction Manage the scope, schedule and budget for project delivery and report and coordinate same with the CIP Program Controls Team
- Ability to communicate at all necessary levels of understanding, coordinate projects & details, and build & maintain relationships with operations and maintenance staff, procurement staff, asset management staff, engineering staff, leadership, and administrative staff.
- Help develop with the project team realistic baseline forecasts of the overall project cost and schedule, as well as forecasts of each projects cost and schedule
- Ensure adherence to the department’s engineering standards, project management standards, and guidelines, and actively participate in the improvement of same
- Ensure the project team adheres to the CIP Program’s standard methodologies for project & quality management, projects controls, permitting and regulatory management, and project assurances as described in the Program Management Plan (PMP)
- Coordinate all projects through GLWA’s public advertisement & procurement process
- Manage the process for evaluating, tracking and mitigating project risks and communicating cost and/or schedule implications to leadership!
- Manage the process for monitoring and enforcing contractor adherence GLWA’s PMP
- Ensure the CIP Program’s Change Management procedures are adhered to
- Monitor and manage project performance relative to planned baseline and approved changes
- Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop project charters, including scope, schedule, and budget so that scope creep is avoided
- Analyze variances and initiate mitigative actions needed to ensure timely completion of assigned projects
- Track and communicate project cost control expectations and deliverables with consultants and contractors
- Stay current with industry trends by participating in educational opportunities and professional/community organizations
- Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
- Participate in strategic planning, including the annual CIP development process
- Manage multiple projects and balance / allocate resources between projects
- Prepare and present status reports to management as needed
- Advise leadership team members of projects
- Respond to requests for project information
- Coordinate meetings and tasks with other business units across the organization
- Provide mentoring in areas of expertise to other team members
- Facilitate the project initiation, management, and closeout processes
- Perform related work duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
- Transcripts or Diploma Required:
- Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer or designee
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, or other related discipline of study from an accredited college or university; AND
- Professional Engineer License in the State of Michigan OR Project Management Professional Certification from a recognized accredited body OR the ability to obtain one of these credentials within 12 months of joining GLWA; AND• Minimum of four (4) years of project management or related experience in the field and/or job assignment
Preferred Education and Experience
- 10 years or more experience in the role of a design engineer for various projects related to water and/or wastewater treatment and/or transport
- 10 years or more experience in the role of a project manager assigned to construction, industrial or infrastructure projects
- Engineering experience with multiple engineering disciplines (coordination, management, interface, or other) (civil/ site, process / mechanical, electrical, instrumentation & controls, chemical, sanitary, environmental, mechanical, or electrical)
Other Requirements
- A valid Michigan Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain
- Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites
- Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
- Job is a hybrid job with remote and onsite work opportunities
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Click HERE for more information.
Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.
GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.
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What We Do
The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) is a regional water and sewer authority that services nearly 40 percent of the water customers in Michigan
On June 12, 2015, history was made as the Great Lakes Water Authority and the City of Detroit entered into 40-year leases providing for GLWA’s operation of the regional water and sewer system. On January 1, 2016, GLWA began regional operations. GLWA is an important example of regional collaboration in southeast Michigan, with the City of Detroit, the counties of Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb, and the State of Michigan officially uniting to ensure that both city and suburban water and sewer customers have a powerful voice in the management and direction of one of largest water and wastewater utilities in the United States.
With the stand-up of the new authority, GLWA assumed operational, infrastructure improvements, environmental compliance and budget-setting responsibilities for the regional water and sewage treatment plants, major water transmission mains and sewage interceptors, and related facilities. These facilities are leased from the City of Detroit for an allocation of $50 million per year to fund capital improvements for the City of Detroit retail system and/or Detroit’s share of capital improvements to the regional system.
Currently GLWA provides wholesale water and waste water services to 126 municipalities in seven Southeastern Michigan counties, which is equivalent to approximately 3.9 million customers.
In keeping with the spirit of collaboration from which GLWA was created, the authority is governed by a Board of Directors that includes one representative each from Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties as well as two representatives from the City of Detroit, and one appointed by the Governor of the State of Michigan to represent customer communities outside the tri-county area
