Capital Program Administrator Water Reclamation

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Oversee the planning, budgeting, scheduling, design, and construction of the wastewater plant capital improvements program, including interaction with elected officials, media, and regulators; and environmental monitoring and mitigation. The program will involve external agencies and be comprised of multiple large projects, likely occurring simultaneously, which constitute or support a major goal or operation of wastewater treatment plant.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs the preparation and implementation of work plans for all phases of the assigned program(s).
• Manages, monitors, and revises budgets and schedules.
• Reviews and evaluates proposed agreements.
• Monitors and evaluates the work of assigned staff and consultants.
• Directs and reviews project plans, project management reports, and presentations.
• Oversees auditing of expenses and invoice processing.
• Assists project managers with problem resolution.
• Oversees construction management and inspection ensuring contract enforcement, quality control, and record keeping.
• Coordinates staffing.
• Directs construction claims analysis, claims negotiation, and claims settlement
• Facilitates and/or improves contractor coordination.
• Monitors design plan and specification preparation to ensure that program purpose and scope are being fulfilled.
• Represents the City on program matters to external entities, member agencies, and partners.
• Communicates the City's position, goals, and objectives on program matters to external parties.
• Directs regulatory and environmental compliance including reporting, permit enforcement, compliance, and revision
• Interacts with state and federal regulatory agencies as it relates to the assigned program(s).
• Analyzes proposed and current legislation and governmental policies, rules, regulations, and industry standards and makes recommendations for amendments and policy positions as applicable
• Proposes legislation
• Develops partnerships for legislative and regulatory advocacy
• Works with internal resources, external interagency, and business groups on various program issues
• Determines their impact and develops recommendations for compliance
  
  

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge Of

• Engineering principles
• Construction methods
• Cost Control and Forecasting
• Engineering economics and evaluations
• Relevant federal, state, and local laws
• Contract administration
• Budget concepts and procedures
• Sanitary collection or treatment systems
• Value engineering
  
  

Skill In

• Management and supervisory methods and techniques
• Team building
• Project Management
• Oral and written communication
  
  

Ability To

• Build cooperative working relationships with others.
• Present information orally and in writing
• Analyze business processes and develop recommendations for improvement
  
  

Required Experience, Education, And Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering,
• Five (5) years of professional engineering experience in project management, of which two (2) years must have been at a supervisory level.
• Must be registered in the State of Ohio as a Professional Engineer at time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
  
  

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• A major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering is preferred.
• Experience with sanitary sewer collections and/or treatment preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described within this job description 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.

In this position, the employee will frequently stand, walk, and sit. The position will occasionally require the employee to drive a company owned vehicle. The position may occasionally require reaching overhead, forward, or at the shoulder level. Seeing with accurate color vision, Speaking, Listening, and Writing are constant essential functions of this position.

Work Environment

The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is continuously indoors. It is rare that this employee will work outdoors; however, occasionally this employee will have to travel to multiple worksites. At times, this position will require extended work hours. The noise level in the work environment is usually low; however, occasional moderate background noise can occur.

If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.

CLASS CODE: (7361)