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PROJECT MANAGER WWTP
Project Manager $10,716.00- $12,572.00 Monthly
Plus Excellent Benefits
Are you looking for a place to grow and develop your engineering skills, to have the opportunity to do meaningful work and serve your community? Come join us!
THE OPPORTUNITY
The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity. At the City of Pacifica, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. To us, equal opportunity employment is not just about compliance, it’s about who you are, how you can help our City and who you want to be. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.
This position reports directly to the Engineering Manager and performs a variety of field and project management work with some direction and oversight. You will participate in design and construction administration of projects in the City’s Capital Improvement Program that includes work on major projects involving wastewater collection systems, wastewater pump stations and the Calera Creek Water Recycling Plant; manage construction inspection firms for public and private construction; and prepare construction project progress payments. Writes City Council staff reports and prepares constructions contract agreements and amendments. In addition to the above duties, individual will provide assistance in the review of improvement plans for private development projects and may make oral presentations before the City Council and various commissions and committees.
The Project Manager shall review utility construction, perform construction management, manage the design and construction management work provided by consulting engineering firms, and provide professional staff assistance to the Public Works Wastewater Division.
We invite you to explore this opportunity with us, please note, recruitment closes on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 05:00 PM PDT - so apply today!
BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop, plan, and implement goals and objectives of the Public Works Engineering Capital Improvement Projects; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Supervise, coordinate, and review all Public Works engineering activities including engineering design, construction inspection and surveying, as well as contract administration.
- Develop a cohesive team working atmosphere between city staff and contract staff. Establish design guideline parameters to meet regulatory requirements and the goals of the program for the benefit of the customers served.
- Participate in the development and administration of the Capital Improvement Program projects. Forecast annual funding needed for construction, staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies to complete the Capital Improvement Program. Monitor and approve capital improvement expenditures and implement mid-year budget adjustments.
- Determine scope of engineering projects, review plans of private developers and contractors, make technical engineering decisions and establish technical criteria and standards.
- Ensure that quality assurance and quality control plans are in place and being followed for engineering work. Verify computations, plans, specifications, and estimates for Public Works projects, review engineering drawings, and land record maps.
- Attend and participate in meetings and conferences, make project presentations to the City Council and other City commissions and committees, City administrators, public officials, professional organizations, contractors, County, Regional and State regulatory agencies regarding matters relating to areas of assigned responsibilities.
- Prepare a variety of budgets, reports, correspondence, and special studies.
The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a team player and a solid generalist with hands-on experience in a wide variety of activities within the Public Works area, and have working knowledge of the following areas: Construction and maintenance; methods and materials used in engineering construction; Federal, state and local laws pertaining to public works design and construction; computer and computer-aided design programs (AutoCAD); principles of leadership and supervision; knowledge of City budget and expenditure systems, and principles of report writing.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of wastewater collections and treatment, including but not limited to the design, construction and operations of wastewater collections, pump stations and treatment systems.
- Principles and practices of project management.
Ability:
- Administer or assist in the administration of contracts for construction projects;
- Perform calculations and prepare estimate and design studies of time and materials;
- Use a computer for report writing, engineering calculations; CAD design, and data collection retrieval and analysis;
- Make presentations;
- Communicate effectively in writing and orally;
- Work well with others and to maintain effective relations with the pubic, permit agencies, and contractors.
Project Manager Qualifications
Experience: Knowledge of the principles and practice of construction procedures and procurement law; knowledge of the principles and practices of construction and construction inspection; knowledge of the principles and practices of project management; knowledge of the principles and practices of contract negotiation and administration; knowledge of conflict resolution techniques. Knowledge of local and state regulations as it pertains to construction projects, including stormwater pollution prevention (SWPP).
Education: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering or other relevant degree; and three years increasingly responsible technical and professional work experience with design and construction projects. Must possess a current and valid California driver’s license.
Desired Knowledge Skills, And Abilities:
- Construction Project Manager Training.
- Qualified SWPP Practitioner (QSP) Certification.
Benefits
Project Manager $10,506.00- $12,325.00 Monthly
The Project Manager position is a management, exempt position; and are eligible for benefits under the Teamsters Local 350 - Management MOU.
Benefits. The City of Pacifica provides a highly competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the following:
Retirement
The City contracts with CalPERS to provide a retirement plan that utilizes the formula of 2.5% @ 55 for "Classic members" or 2% @ 62 for "PEPRA members." Classic Members contribute 8% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 10.5%. PEPRA members pay 6.75% employee contribution plus 2.5% employer cost share for a total contribution of 9.25%. The City does not participate in Social Security.
Insurance
The City provides its employees with a medical insurance allowance that allows employees to purchase medical insurance through either Teamsters Union #856 Health and Welfare or CalPERS medical benefits plan. Some plans require employee contributions.
Employees with proof of qualifying health insurance coverage through another group health plan may qualify for a "Health In-Lieu Payment" when declining city coverage.
The City contributes toward a dental insurance plan and vision plan for employee and all eligible dependents.
The City pays premiums for:
- Life insurance premium in the amount of two (2) times annual salary up to $200,000
- Long term disability insurance (to begin sixty days after onset of non-work-related illness or injury)
Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance: City provides paid long-term disability and life insurance coverage through Voya Financial, and an Employee Assistance Program through MHN.
Deferred Compensation
May participate in the 457 deferred compensation plan with one of three offered plans
Vacation
Accrual begins at ten (10) days annually and increases based upon years of service.
Sick Leave
Twelve (12) days per calendar year
Administrative Leave
72 hours per fiscal year
Holidays
Thirteen (13) holidays (includes two floating holidays pro-rated based upon hire date) per year
Union and Probation
Position is a member of Teamsters Local 350 and serves a twelve (12) month probationary period.
For additional information please view our Employee Information page at http://www.cityofpacifica.org/depts/asd/hr/employee_information/default.asp
Special Instructions
Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application in CalOpps.org. Resumes in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted. Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/city-of-pacifica.
Examination and Selection Process
Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Applicants may be screened to the most qualified and invited to the next step in the recruitment process which may include a panel interview. The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.
Deadline to apply is Friday, August 9, 2024 at 05:00 PM PDT.
Virtual interviews are tentatively scheduled for week of August 15, 2024.
Human Resources has the right to revise this process as needed based on business needs.
After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a City of Pacifica background check which includes but is not limited to the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan, reference check and more.