Infrastructure Planning Manager - Wastewater System

Manila Water; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Water seeks a seasoned engineer to lead the development and calibration of the wastewater masterplan for both regulated and non-regulated segments as needed. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure programs are implemented and masterplans remain relevant.

The role requires at least 5 years in wastewater or water system development, strong knowledge of hydraulic modelling, and familiarity with environmental laws and regulatory programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, or Environmental) or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in wastewater or water system development and management.
• Experience with hydraulic modelling and simulation software.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops/ Calibrates the wastewater system master plan for both regulated and non-regulated business (as needed).
• Leads cross functional team from master plan development, project initiation, project approval, and ensures programs of projects are implemented.
• Develops and manages ManCom / SLT buy in of high level and conceptual design of system projects.
• Acts as a strategic partner of project managers in the development of projects and asset managers on asset disposal and utilization.
• Explains and justifies Service Improvement Plans / System Projects to acquire MWSS buy in.
• Manages consultants, reviews feasibility studies, preliminary design and terms of reference of systems projects.
• Oversees the development, calibration and updating of hydraulic models and simulation of system projects to keep masterplan relevant.
• Coordinates with external master planners and private developers to align plans.
• Acts as a technical resource to New Business Development team to get buy in of key decision makers.
• Lays down and executes management policies.

Skills

Hydraulic modelling

Project coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil/Chemical/Environmental)

Tools

Hydraulic modelling software

Job description

Manages the development and implementation of the wastewater masterplan for regulated and *non-regulated business (*as needed). Delivers Wastewater System Masterplan, CAPEX Investment Program, updated/ calibrated Annual Project List and develops strategic plans to meet company’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develops/ Calibrates the wastewater system master plan for both regulated and *non-regulated business (*as needed) that would include technical, financial, socio-economics, environmental and regulatory viability


• Leads cross functional team from master plan development, project initiation, project approval, and ensure that programs of projects are successfully implemented


• Develops and manages ManCom / SLT buy in of high level and conceptual design of system projects


• Acts as a strategic partner of project managers in the development of projects and asset managers on asset disposal and utilization


• Explains and justify Service Improvement Plans / System Projects to acquire MWSS buy in


• Manages consultants, challenges and reviews feasibility studies, preliminary design and terms of reference of systems projects


• Oversees the development, calibration and updating of the hydraulic models and simulation of system projects to ensure masterplan is continuously relevant


• Coordinates with external master planners (DPWH, MMDA, DOTC, LGU, etc.) and private developers to ensure alignment of plans


• Act as a technical resource to New Business Development team to get buy in of key decision makers (as needed)


• Lays down and executes management policies

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Engineering (preferably Civil, Chemical, or Environmental)


• Minimum 5 years experience in wastewater or water system development and management


• Knowledge and experience in the use of hydraulic modelling and simulation software


• Knowledge on environmental laws and programs