Southwest Water
Project Manager, Design and Construction
Southwest Water, Sugar Land, Texas, United States, 77479
For over 50 years, Texas Water Utilities has been a trusted provider of water and wastewater utility services. Today, we serve over 143,000 customers in 207 Texas communities. Our service area reaches throughout the state of Texas from Mitchell County in central Texas to Matagorda on the Gulf Shores. It all starts with our people - proud members of their communities, dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective water utility services.
Purpose of the Job
Assists in planning and completing complex water and wastewater system improvements; Analyzes, plans, designs, and is responsible for the operation of the Company's assigned facilities; Prepares operational and procedural manuals; Responsible for assuring that projects are completed
What We Offer •
401k Company Match : 100% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan •
Vacation Accrual:
Starting at 3 weeks per year •
Holidays : 10 company-paid holidays per year •
Floating Time : 16 hours of paid floating time per year •
Additional Benefit Plans include
Medical, Dental, Company-Paid Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and more •
Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned: • Prepare estimates, design layouts, specifications, and operating procedures for the installation of transmission mains, distribution mains, wastewater collection systems, services, hydrants, generators, electric motors, pumps, boosters, chlorinating equipment, storage facilities, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other mechanical and electrical equipment. • Prepare various reports and information requests as necessary. Assists with the update and improvement of the Company's Standard Specifications and Drawings. • Responsible for assuring that projects are completed on a timely basis in the most cost-effective and safe manner and making sure that operation instructions are prepared. • Visits construction projects on a regular basis to review progress of construction and coordinates with inspectors and contractors. Physical inspection of construction in progress will be required to verify work completed prior to approving progress payments. • Responsible for assisting in planning a preventative maintenance program and a yearly maintenance schedule during low production periods in order to maintain top efficiency during peak periods. • Responsible for preparing planning level hydraulic analysis and water or wastewater flow calculations for new and future developments as required. • Responsible for assisting in the preparation of an effective master plan and/or timely plant improvement and replacement program. • Responsible for identifying needs for outside consultants, writing requests for proposals, and overseeing their work. • Responsible for ensuring all project planning materials and construction is in compliance with applicable regulations as promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. • Responsible for promoting safe working conditions and assuring safety standards are followed. • May have other job-related duties assigned by management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Certifications
PE (Professional Engineer) Driver's License
Physical Requirements
Office-Based Role
Work Experience
5+ years in the water/wastewater industry or related field experience is required.
Competencies
Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Demonstrates Self-Awareness Driving Projects to Completion We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.
Purpose of the Job
Assists in planning and completing complex water and wastewater system improvements; Analyzes, plans, designs, and is responsible for the operation of the Company's assigned facilities; Prepares operational and procedural manuals; Responsible for assuring that projects are completed
What We Offer •
401k Company Match : 100% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan •
Vacation Accrual:
Starting at 3 weeks per year •
Holidays : 10 company-paid holidays per year •
Floating Time : 16 hours of paid floating time per year •
Additional Benefit Plans include
Medical, Dental, Company-Paid Vision, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance and more •
Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned: • Prepare estimates, design layouts, specifications, and operating procedures for the installation of transmission mains, distribution mains, wastewater collection systems, services, hydrants, generators, electric motors, pumps, boosters, chlorinating equipment, storage facilities, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other mechanical and electrical equipment. • Prepare various reports and information requests as necessary. Assists with the update and improvement of the Company's Standard Specifications and Drawings. • Responsible for assuring that projects are completed on a timely basis in the most cost-effective and safe manner and making sure that operation instructions are prepared. • Visits construction projects on a regular basis to review progress of construction and coordinates with inspectors and contractors. Physical inspection of construction in progress will be required to verify work completed prior to approving progress payments. • Responsible for assisting in planning a preventative maintenance program and a yearly maintenance schedule during low production periods in order to maintain top efficiency during peak periods. • Responsible for preparing planning level hydraulic analysis and water or wastewater flow calculations for new and future developments as required. • Responsible for assisting in the preparation of an effective master plan and/or timely plant improvement and replacement program. • Responsible for identifying needs for outside consultants, writing requests for proposals, and overseeing their work. • Responsible for ensuring all project planning materials and construction is in compliance with applicable regulations as promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. • Responsible for promoting safe working conditions and assuring safety standards are followed. • May have other job-related duties assigned by management.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
Certifications
PE (Professional Engineer) Driver's License
Physical Requirements
Office-Based Role
Work Experience
5+ years in the water/wastewater industry or related field experience is required.
Competencies
Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Demonstrates Self-Awareness Driving Projects to Completion We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.
We are an E-Verify participating employer.