Summary:
Seeking a skilled Project Manager (life cycle PM) to support the delivery of Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP) through effective management of CIP and/or non-CIP projects. Responsible for managing projects
throughout all phases of a project, including, but not limited to, business case development for project
initiation, study, design, construction, procurement, operations turnover and project closeout. A life cycle
PM may manage projects related to our water resource recovery facility (WRRF), our combined sewer
overflow (CSO) facilities, our sewage pumping stations (SPS), or our regional wastewater collection
system (RWCS).
Job Responsibilities:
Communicate with and manage the project activities of all project stakeholders, all project
disciplines, and regulatory agencies or authorities having jurisdiction. Manage the scope,
schedule and budget for project delivery and report and coordinate same with the CIP Program
Controls Team
Ability to communicate at all necessary levels of understanding, coordinate projects & details,
and build & maintain relationships with operations and maintenance staff, procurement staff,
asset management staff, engineering staff, leadership, and administrative staff.
Help develop with the project team realistic baseline forecasts of the overall project cost and
schedule, as well as forecasts of each projects cost and schedule
Ensure adherence to the department’s engineering standards, project management standards, and
guidelines, and actively participate in the improvement of same
Ensure the project team adheres to the CIP Program’s standard methodologies for project &
quality management, projects controls, permitting and regulatory management, and project
assurances as described in the Program Management Plan (PMP)
Coordinate all projects through public advertisement & procurement process
Manage the process for evaluating, tracking and mitigating project risks and communicating cost
and/or schedule implications to leadership.
Manage the process for monitoring and enforcing contractor adherence PMP
Ensure the CIP Program’s Change Management procedures are adhered to
Monitor and manage project performance relative to planned baseline and approved changes
Collaborate with all stakeholders to develop project charters, including scope, schedule, and
budget so that scope creep is avoided
Analyze variances and initiate mitigative actions needed to ensure timely completion of assigned
projects
Track and communicate project cost control expectations and deliverables with consultants and
contractors
Stay current with industry trends by participating in educational opportunities and
professional/community organizations
Follow security and safety policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
Participate in strategic planning, including the annual CIP development process
Manage multiple projects and balance / allocate resources between projects
Prepare and present status reports to management as needed
Advise leadership team members of projects
Respond to requests for project information
Coordinate meetings and tasks with other business units across the organization
Provide mentoring in areas of expertise to other team members
Facilitate the project initiation, management, and closeout processes
Required Education and Experience:
Transcripts or Diploma Required:
Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience, at the discretion of the Chief
Executive Officer or designee
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, or other related discipline of study
from an accredited college or university; AND
Professional Engineer License in the State of Michigan OR Project Management Professional
Certification from a recognized accredited body OR the ability to obtain one of these credentials
within 12 months of joining; AND Minimum of four (4) years of project management or related
experience in the field and/or job assignment
