Project Manager II

Socket.dev; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Inframark is seeking a Municipal Wastewater O&M Project Manager to oversee facilities, operations, and maintenance under multiple contracts. You will lead teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with clients and regulators to ensure safe, compliant operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years in wastewater facility operations, and possess a valid driver’s license plus ability to obtain necessary certifications. This role offers a path to leadership within a growing company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, 7+ years of wastewater operations experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain water/wastewater certification.
• Knowledge of water/wastewater facilities and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Formulates project goals, strategies, and SOPs; directs approved changes and growth through new business development activities.
• Oversees hiring, onboarding, performance management, utilization, training, development, salary, promotions, transfers and terminations.
• Maintains contract compliance and account management.
• Meets with client representatives and council to discuss facility operations and capital projects.
• Attends council meetings as required.
• Prepares and administers annual operating and capital budgets.
• Ensures SOPs, DOT, OSHA, and safety requirements are met.
• Responsible for financial performance of the project, including invoicing and payables/receivables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Inframark: Leading the Way in Water Management

Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us at Inframark.

Why Work for Inframark?

Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.

Municipal Wastewater O&M Project Manager

The Project Manager 2 is responsible for administering and overseeing all aspects of management, operation, and maintenance activities for facilities, operating under multiple facilities and contracts.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Formulates project goals, strategies, and SOPS. Directs implementation of approved changes. Responsible to achieve growth targets through the management of new business development activities and contract negotiations, as well as securing renewals and scope expansion.
• Manages teams related to hiring, on-boarding, performance management, utilization, training, development, salary, promotions, transfers and terminations. Coaches individual and team performance and improvement.
• Maintains contract compliance and account management.
• Meets with client representatives and council to discuss facility operations, maintenance and capital projects as required.
• Attends council meetings as required.
• Prepares and Administers annual operating and capital budget. Composes reports for the assigned area as required.
• Ensures that all SOPs are followed and DOT, OSHA, Healthy and Safety and other requirements are met. Conducts routine facility inspections. Interacts with regulators as required.
• Responsible for financial performance of the project, including client invoicing, account payables/receivables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred, 7+ years of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License. Ability to obtain appropriate water or waste water certification based on facility managed.

Technical: Knowledge of water/wastewater facilities. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications & internet. Ability to interpret analytical results.

Communication: Communicates clearly & professionally. Contributes to a positive internal & external customer experience. Maintains composure in challenging situations. Collaborates with others. Asks for constructive feedback. Promotes a culture of diversity, respect & accountability. Challenges other through productive discussion.

Problem Solving & Quality: Pays attention to detail. Identifies & solves complex issues. Thinks “big picture” when assessing problems/opportunities. Develops innovative & creative solutions.

Managing For Results: Follows all company policies & SOPs. Delegates, prioritizes & manages the work of others. Balances competing priorities, scheduling issues & deadlines. Delivers effective feedback. Manages cost, quality & expedience.

Leadership & Initiative: Motivates & empowers others. Acts in accordance with company vision, mission & values. Takes accountability for own performance. Willing to take on additional assignments. Seeks out opportunities for leadership & development. Trains, coaches & mentors others. Champions change.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment is characteristic of an office environment: sitting, standing, walking, bending and lifting are required to perform job responsibilities. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.

TRAVEL: 5-10%

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Learn more about us at Operations and Maintenance - Inframark