Project Manager I

SANITATION DISTRICT 1 OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Fort Wright (KY)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 92,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

SANITATION DISTRICT 1 OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY is seeking a skilled professional to manage the design and construction of capital improvement projects in Ft. Wright, KY.

The role involves overseeing sewer and wastewater projects, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and local agencies, and ensuring safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, with Kentucky PE license preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management from four-year college or university.
Licensed engineer in Kentucky is preferred but not required.
Experience with capital improvement projects and design-build processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

Manage the design and construction of capital improvement projects, including sanitary and storm sewer rehab and replacements.
Plan, investigate, and perform field work to determine feasibility and options.
Oversee construction sites to ensure conformance to plans and safety standards.
Direct construction and maintenance activities and supervise staff and contractors.
Coordinate with SD1 personnel and outside consultants on design documents.
Prepare budgets, schedules, and progress reports; manage costs and milestones.
Manage professional services and construction contracts, ensuring quality and timeliness.
Coordinate with material suppliers and testing subcontractors for QA.
Attend meetings with stakeholders and coordinate with local jurisdictions.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Project management

Construction management

Budget and cost tracking

Coordination with stakeholders

Technical reporting

Field inspection

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional engineer license (KY) preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Planning, Design & Construct. Full Time Ft Wright, KY, US

Salary Range: $64,000.00 To $92,000.00 Annually

Summary:

Manage the design and construction of capital improvement projects such as gravity sewers, pump stations/ force mains, storage facilities, wastewater treatment plant improvements, and green infrastructure/watershed control projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.)

Manage the design and construction of capital improvement projects, including sanitary and storm sewer rehabilitation and replacements, private source I/I removal projects, pump stations / force mains, detention and storage facilities, wastewater treatment plant improvements, and integrated gray, green and watershed control projects.
Plan, investigate, and perform field work activities to determine feasibility and options.
Oversee construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
Direct construction and maintenance activities at project sites, including supervision of SD1 personnel (i.e., operators, laborers, and site foreman) and contractors.
Coordinate with SD1 personnel and outside consultants in the preparation of engineering and design documents.
Prepare and submit budget estimates, schedules, progress reports, or cost tracking reports. Manage schedules and budgets for assigned projects so that budgets are not exceeded and schedule milestones are met.
Manage professional services and construction contracts, including costs, quality, schedule, and field activities.
Coordinate with material suppliers and material testing subcontractors to meet quality assurance requirements of the design.
Interact with outside agencies, organizations, stakeholders, customers and other individuals that have a role in SD1’s ongoing and planned activities. This would include attendance at meetings and technical workshops, presentations to various stakeholders, meetings with property owners, and coordination with the local jurisdictions of Northern Kentucky.
Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems.
Provide engineering assistance to all other SD1 Departments, as needed.
Occasionally perform confined space entries, confined space certification or the ability to obtain certification with in the first 6 months of employment is required.

Core Competencies :

Adaptability: Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities.
Self Development: Looks for opportunities to increase knowledge, works to increase responsibility, strives to achieve personal goals.
Communication: Communicates well, delivers presentations, has good listening skills.
Initiative: Takes action, seeks new opportunities, strives to see projects to completion.
Organizational Skills: Information organized and accessible, maintains efficient work space, manages time well.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Engineering or Construction Management from four-year college or university; Experience may substitute for degree requirements on a case by case basis. Licensed engineer in Kentucky is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Building and Construction —Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Items Used

% of time used

Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledgehammer, etc.)

Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.)

Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.)

Computer or Laptop

75%

Motor Vehicle

20%

Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time:

Positions

% of time in position

Up to how much weight

Standing

20%

Walking

10%

Lifting or moving

35 lbs

Climbing or balancing

Pulling

50 lbs

Pushing

50 lbs

Cramped or confined spaces

60%

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Other positions and the associated % of time:

Work Environment and Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to conditions

% of time exposed

Dirt/Mud

15%

Significant heat

10%

Smoke or fumes

Water or wastewater

20%

Moderate or louder noise

Vibration

Grease or oil