Strategic Capital Projects Director

Bjwsa; Beaufort (SC); Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

BJWSA in Okatie, SC seeks a Capital Program Director to oversee planning, design and construction of capital improvements, guiding project teams and ensuring compliance with policies, codes, and regulations. The role leads the Engineering Department and collaborates with management and the Board on strategic initiatives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil or mechanical engineering or related project management field, with at least eight years in project management

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil or mechanical engineering, or project management.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in project management or program management related functions.
• Minimum five years’ experience at the management level required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages department staff, ensuring effective work planning, resource utilization, employee development, and achievement of departmental objectives.
• Establishes project governance framework, manages resources, leads project manager training, defines project management methodology, prepares reports, and streamlines the project management processes and workflows.
• Participates in Board’s Capital Projects Committee, advising policy concerns, project status, change orders and budgetary impact.
• Successfully fulfills leadership functions: safety, recruitment, learning and development, succession planning, employee relations concerns/resolutions, counseling, performance management, promotions, salary administration, policy development/adherence, ethics, budget preparation/adherence and disciplinary actions.
• Oversees projects associated with the construction, renovation, maintenance, administration and operation of BJWSA infrastructure, facilities, and systems ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal laws and policies, as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Directs development and implementation of the Authority’s short- and long-range Capital Improvements Program and water and sewer master planning, ensuring the necessary water and wastewater facilities are in place to support the current and projected needs of the service area thereby ensuring its conformation to BJWSA's vision.
• Establishes and manages project budgets, monitors project schedules and performance, and directs engineering and design consultants and construction contractors to ensure the successful delivery of capital improvement projects.Ensures that required permits, approvals, codes, regulations, and contract requirements have been received, properly complied with, and recorded.
• Assists in the acquisition of land, easements, and rights of way required for BJWSA Capital Projects.
• Prepares, reviews, and manages a variety of reports and documents, including pay requests, budget and financial reports, Board reports, and construction progress reports.
• Leads and manages special projects
• Represents BJWSA at various meetings to provide capital program information and assist in the resolution of problems.
• Establishes and maintains effective business relationships with customers, developers, consultants, contractors and local municipalities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil or mechanical engineering, or project management

Job description

BJWSA in Okatie, SC seeks a Capital Program Director to oversee planning, design and construction of capital improvements, guiding project teams and ensuring compliance with policies, codes, and regulations. The role leads the Engineering Department and collaborates with management and the Board on strategic initiatives.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental, civil or mechanical engineering or related project management field, with at least eight years in project management