Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager / Senior Water/Wastewater Engineering Project Manager

Salary Range: $102,918.40 - $143,166.40 AnnuallyAnticipated Hiring Range: $123,052.80 - $135,358.08 Annually, DOQ/EMinimum qualifications: B.S. in Engineering (MS preferred), PE license, 8-years of applicable experience. Independently manages capital improvement projects from planning through construction with minimal supervisor oversight and support in solving more complex problems. Leads teams of other engineers on larger more complex capital improvement projects, mentors junior staff, provides support on capital planning, budgets, and leads public engagement on projects when necessary. The Town of Castle Rock's future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock's identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication. We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply. Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes: The opportunity to make a difference in our community Career Advancement Programs including bonus structure for obtaining licenses such as PE license or PMP certification. Employee well-being program with annual incentives for healthy living activities Free membership including immediate family to one of the Town's recreation centers Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package Generous leave policy: Starting 2 weeks of vacation plus 24 hours of personal time, and position is eligible for an additional 80 hours of personal leave. Flexible work arrangements available including 9/80, 4-10's, and hybrid/remote work opportunities.11.5 paid Town Holidays per year About Castle Rock Water: You can't live without water, and Castle Rock Water can't function without great employees. We're on the lookout for talented individuals who are seeking a place to be valued and make a difference. Castle Rock Water provides drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems for the Town of Castle Rock's more than 80,000 residents and businesses. The Town is one of the fastest-growing and most sought-after communities in Colorado and is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the State. Castle Rock Water is a national leader in the water industry, recently expanding its infrastructure to accommodate reuse water, implementing progressive conservation measures and implementing legacy stormwater projects. Whether managing water treatment at the award-winning plant, maintaining the $800 million in infrastructure, or ensuring and protecting long-term water, Castle Rock Water has many opportunities available to learn and grow with the organization. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety and diverse range of projects on the Utility Owner side! Castle Rock Waters Engineers and Project Managers oversee our capital projects through the full project life cycle from initial planning through design, construction, and beyond! Typical projects include water treatment plants, pump stations, wells, pipelines, storage tanks, reservoirs, stormwater infrastructure, sanitary lift stations, operational facilities, and more. Join the Castle Rock Water team for a fulfilling career working to improve water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure and play an important part in maintaining critical services for an award winning and rapidly growing Town.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manages water, water resources, wastewater, and stormwater capital improvement projects (CIP) through the full project life cycle from planning through construction. Manages project design process and schedule. Prepares RFPs, conducts interviews and awards design contracts. Facilitates design team meetings. Reviews and revises contract drawings and specifications. May perform some design work for specific projects. Develops project construction schedule and manages construction phase. Oversees preparation of bid documentation and awarding of contracts. Obtains easements, deeds, applicable permits and coordinates work items with Town staff, consultants, utilities and contractors. Conducts field evaluations and approves change orders. Monitors adherence to plans, contracts, safety standards and schedules. Addresses citizen concerns. Manages project budgets, schedule and warranty. Processes pay requests and reviews change orders. Follows up on warranty issues by determining responsible party and coordinate repairs. Ensures design and construction is in accordance with Town standards and contract documents, and complies with local, state, and federal regulations. Provides internal engineering support to water & wastewater maintenance operations. Conducts on-site project evaluations and attends out of office meetings. Provides engineering design and analysis on water & wastewater capital projects including potable and non-potable water distribution systems, collection system piping, water pump stations, sanitary lift stations, water treatment, potable water storage tanks, pressure reducing valves, etc. Coordinates public and stakeholder involvement. Prepares Council, Commission and public presentations. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Customer Service/Communication and Support Staff: Communicates with all levels of Town staff, developers, contractors, outside agencies and citizens. Project Manager support includes in-house Water Engineers, Construction Inspectors, Administrative Assistants as well as contracted consulting engineers, contractors, and construction management support. Decision Making: Work is performed within authorized limits prescribed by the supervisor and policy. Finished work is reviewed for attainment of objectives and adherence to deadlines. Supervisor is available to support and assist in solving complex problems.

Minimum Qualifications: An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Experience: Four (4) years of closely related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Licenses and/or Certifications Required: A valid Colorado driver's license. Colorado Professional Engineer's license or the ability to obtain reciprocity in the State of Colorado within one (1) year of employment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal capital project design and project management, civil engineering, surveying, construction inspection and coordination. Knowledge of hydraulics and pumping systems as it relates to water systems. Ability to plan and act as lead worker on assigned projects. Experience in design and construction of utilities, roadway, parks or development projects. Good written and verbal communication skills with all staff levels and backgrounds. Working knowledge of office software (MSWord, MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, PowerPoint and CAD).Advanced knowledge and ability to read and understand contract documents, drawings and specifications. Ability to apply Town standards and polices to the management of capital projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with citizens, developers, contractors, Town staff and project stakeholders. Ability to make appropriate independent decisions and provide solutions to complex problems. Ability to conduct on-site project evaluations and travel to meetings either within or outside Town limits. Ability and willingness to follow-up on issues until final resolution is achieved.