Associate Project Manager - Pipeline Design
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
Position Information
Functional TitleAssociate Project Manager - Pipeline Design
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryEngineering & Construction
GradeEG.14
FLSA StatusExempt
Requisition Number25-0184
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelNon-Management
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
Organization NamePipeline Design
Reports toSection Manager
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week40
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Position LocationLaurel
Position Summary Information
General Summary
TheAssociate Project Manager is responsible formanaging smaller project teams in the preparation of water and sewer reconstruction designs and managing the development of contract documents for bid, managing sewer pipeline rehabilitation projects related to the requirements of the consent decree and reviews engineering contract documents for replacement of water and/or sewer mains and appurtenances. Works under general direction of a project manager and the section manager in the execution of a broad range of project management assignments
Essential Functions
+ Assists the project manager in leading a team managing planning and design of projects such as development of plans for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects but is responsible for managing smaller project teams
+ Prepares detailed plans and specifications for water/sewer replacement/rehabilitation projects
+ Assists project managers on larger projects
+ Manages consultants during the design of pipeline replacement/rehabilitation projects
+ Facilitates, coordinates and participates in cost analysis, and review of proposals
+ Conducts pre-design meetings and field reviews with consultants and others as needed
+ Prepares bid-read specifications/packages
+ Serves as the Commission’s project representative
+ Consults and works with team members from other internal organizations in the administration of consultant, architect/engineer (A/E) and construction contracts and their associated procurement mechanisms
+ Performs technical reviews and studies relative to water and sewer pipeline projects
+ Reviews project technical, management, and budgetary plans and ensures project compliance with corporate policy and technical specifications
+ Reviews and approves monthly and final payments for A/E’s, contractors and vendors
+ Reviews, negotiates and finalizes contracts and change orders
+ Prepares and/or monitors project schedules
+ Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business
Other Functions
+ Gathers data and prepares diagnostic and prescriptive reports on team, division or institutional issues
+ Participates on project teams of others, including management review, re-engineering and policy groups
+ Assists the project manager in developing and implementing project management strategic plans and resultant monitoring mechanisms
+ Schedules and represents the Commission in public outreach meetings with external stakeholders
+ Acquires necessary permits for WSSC Water built projects
+ Performs other related duties as required
Work Environment And Physical Demands
+ Ability to climb ladders, and work in confined spaces and elevated locations
+ Ability to lift minimum of 50 pounds, and to utilize appropriate safety equipment and procedures effectively; ability to hear audible alarms and abnormal equipment noises
+ Ability to visually inspect equipment and processes any time of day or night
+ Good physical condition, particularly absence of respiratory and back problems
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
+ Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering, project management, and contract administration
+ Ability to organize and lead small cross functional project teams
+ Knowledge of water and sewer design standards and specifications
+ Ability to maintain project team focus and effective structure including the development of a project management plan encompassing schedule, budgetary, contractual, human resources and stakeholder elements
+ Must possess the knowledge and skills required to effectively interact with stakeholders such as residents, elected officials, county agencies, and internal staff
+ Good verbal and written communications skills
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
+ Bachelor’s degree
OR
+ High School diploma (or equivalent)
+ 4+ years’ experience in project management
Additional Requirements
+ Demonstrate proficiency with MS Office Suite and, knowledge of scheduling software
+ Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
+ Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter
Preferences
+ Possession of an Engineer-in-Training ( EIT ) designation from NCEES
+ Experience in performing water and sewer pipeline design using AutoCAD
Salary$94,128 - $160,272
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date02/24/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Eligible applicants will be reveiwed after 2/25/25.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Do you have a High School diploma or equivalent?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
+ Yes
+ No
+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
Optional Documents
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
+ Letter of Recommendation 1
+ Writing Sample
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