Project Manager - Pipeline Design

Posting Details

Position Information

Functional Title

Project Manager - Pipeline Design

Recruitment Category Type

Standard

Functional Category

Engineering & Construction

Grade

EG.15

FLSA Status

Exempt

Requisition Number

25-0233

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Level

Non-Management

Job Code

N/A

Job Description Summary

Organization Name

Pipeline Design

Reports to

Section Manager

Full or Part Time

Full Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

M-F 8am-5pm

Position Location

Laurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

The Project Manager- Pipeline Design leads project teams with varying degrees of complexity, principally, but not limited to, the planning and design of water and sewer replacement and rehabilitation projects. The Project Manager works under general direction of the section manager with wide latitude for independent judgment and decisions in the execution of a broad range of difficult project management assignments.

Essential Functions

Leads a team that manages complex planning and design of pipeline projects such as development of plans for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects; also manages sewer rehabilitation projects associated with the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Consent Decree requirements

Responsible for overseeing compliance with the Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) Consent Decree requirements and assuring that reporting requirements are met

Prepares detailed plans and specifications for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects

Consults and works with team members from various departments in the administration of consultant and architect/engineer (A/E) and construction contracts

Develops plans for pipeline rehabilitation projects

Supervises and participates in project design

Prepares and/or supervises preparation of detailed plans and specifications

Supervises the design initiatives of various water and sewer rehabilitation projects

Prepares or supervises preparations of bid-ready specifications for use in purchasing, engineering and construction

Serves as the Commission project representative equivalent to consultant's or contractor's project manager

Reviews Commission standards and specifications for adequacy and clarity

Oversees the work of design consultants, associate project managers, contract managers and other support staff both on specific project assignments and in general monitoring and coaching roles

Consults with and advises management regarding problems encountered during construction of projects

Attends final inspections and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work

Prepares contract change orders and time extensions

Reviews and approves monthly and final payments to contractors and vendors

Prepares periodic comprehensive reports of activities

Prepares and/or monitors project schedules using CPM, Bar Chart or other methods

Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business Other Functions

Assists in the development of the Capital Improvement Program as well as cdvision and other budgets

Assists section manager on larger projects

Participates in planning WSSC Water's multi-year Consent Decree Program and Utility Master Plan

May function as the section manager in his/her absence

Performs other related duties as assigned Work Environment And Physical Demands

Work is performed primarily in an office environment with some virtual meetings and field visits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, and associated organizational management systems

Ability to organize and lead cross functional project teams

Ability to interpret construction plans

Ability to use good operational and engineering judgment

Ability to work under limited supervision and takes initiative

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders

Ability to review and prepare written reports and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a strategic project management plan that involves schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements

Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively interact with stakeholders such as residents, elected officials, county agencies, and internal staff

Demonstrated team building, group leadership and project management skills Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Sanitary or Environmental Engineering

3+ years of project management experience OR

High School diploma or equivalent

7+ years of project management experience Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver's permit within 90 days of hire or transfer

Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter

Preferences

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland.

Salary

$105, 080 - $178,920

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

05/21/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Eligible applicants will be released for review after 5/22/25