Senior Project Manager - Utilities - Carolina Water Service of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC 28201
About the Job
Who we are
Water is the common thread that connects us all. We deliver vital, safe and reliable services which enable our communities to thrive.
Through infrastructure investment and Operational Excellence, we safeguard our natural resources for today and future generations. We've got this!
The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager in Charlotte, NC. This position is responsible for implementation and construction of water and wastewater projects , executing work through project teams in accordance with contract documents, safety policies, schedule, and budget.
What you'll do
- Develops, improves, and completes the project management process for the business unit.
- Provides construction expertise to identify cost saving measures and potential construction problems in the planning phase of a project, and to raise and discuss relevant issues at job site meetings
- Prepares and manages complete project Tender/RFQ/RFP process including preparing and negotiating revisions/changes/additions to contractual agreements with sub-contractors, clients, and consultants
- Directs and supervises staff, contractors and engineers whilst maintaining a safe & secure work environment.
- Oversee and assist Project Managers with developing project portfolio schedules, general condition budgets, and reports such as cost forecasting summaries, and manages all RFI, SI, CCO, CO, CD and CN costs and maintain CO logs
- Assists senior management with project development, proposal preparation and submission, and budget estimation and preparation, ensuring proper project constructability
- Prepare and review contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, engineers, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Ensures effective communication between Project Managers, consultants/clients/trades people. Interprets and explain plans and contracts terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer. Ensures that as-built drawings are prepared and maintained on an ongoing basis by all trades during construction
- Review all shop drawings and approvals to ensure timelines are achieved, and maintains and enforces construction standards and quality control
- Assist Project Managers and consultants in resolving any errors, discrepancies or omissions contained within the consultants design drawings and specifications
- Ensures all project-specific permitting and licensing is in place and all requirements of OSHA are in compliance, and manages all independent testing and inspections as required; monitors site safety as needed
- Reviews and approves all project related monthly progress draws and invoicing as needed
- Develops and administers improved project program processes
- Performs other related duties as required
What you bring
Experience
- 10+ Years in Utility Construction and Contract Management
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
Nice to Have
- Preferred Training/Certification: PE/PMP, PRINCE, Confined Spaces or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with OSHA safety requirements and implementation
- Proven working experience in project management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with large scale contract management
- Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
- Ability to read and interpret soil and hydro-geological reports and maps
- Experience with Oracle Fusion or SAP product suite preferred
- Knowledge of Earned Value Reporting
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office & Project
What we offer
- Health Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that's just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, health savings and flexible spending accounts and more.
- 401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
- Technology in the Workplace: Access to most recent computer applications like Microsoft Suite, Video Conferencing tools and utilizing tablet, laptop and/or mobile device
- Grow with us: If you are interested in further developing your skillset within the role, we offer tuition reimbursements for any certification/licensing/self-development that you would like to explore.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.
- Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include company provided life insurance, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, discounted pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, and more
Additional Comments
This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as desired.
Nexus Water Group an E-Verify participating employer.
People Focused and Inclusive Culture
We attract and develop connected, high performing people of diverse background, ethnicities and experiences, who achieve their goals in alignment with our purpose, vision, and values. Creating an inclusive and respectful work environment where everyone is included and able to do their best work and feel as though they belong.
We are is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. Accommodations are available upon request. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical condition), or any other characteristic protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.