City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management · 3 months ago
DWM Construction Manager I (Office of Engineering Services)
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management is responsible for managing construction capital infrastructure projects related to water and wastewater facilities. The DWM Construction Manager I will oversee the planning, execution, and quality assurance of various construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and meeting project goals.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates design, plans, and the scheduling of capital infrastructure projects; assists in the development of scopes of work, reviews cost estimates for projects while maintaining compliance with state, and local regulations
Performs constructability reviews as required. Manages capital transportation, roadway, and trail projects for the City
Directs project field inspection and field engineering staff, ensuring that project deadlines are met
Reviews permit applications for appropriate erosion control measures, proper sewer connections to the public sewer, and proper grading and drainage of proposed work
Works closely with the Capital Improvement Project Team including representatives from Capital Project Division, Engineering Support Services, Strategic Asset Management, Office of Linear Infrastructure Operation, Office of Water and Wastewater Treatment, and other City of Atlanta Departments
Meet the need of Project Users (DWM), Internal Clients, and Customers by understanding the user’s needs and expectations for the Project
Establish project goals based on what the project will accomplish according to the internal and external client’s expectations
Develop and implement a project management plan that includes the project scope and budget, project team organization, roles and responsibilities, lines of communication, correspondence, procedures, project schedule and deliverables, quality control/quality assurance procedures, use of DWM guide specifications, drawing standards, and involving team members in the development and endorsement of the work plan
Establish and maintain partnering or a formal management process in which all parties to a project voluntarily agree at the outset to adopt a cooperative, team-based approach to project development and problem resolution to eliminate -- or at least reduce -- conflicts, litigation, and claims
Manage resources by effectively monitoring project schedule and expenditures to ensure that budget and schedule objectives are achieved
Ensure quality so that project objectives and requirements are achieved by developing a quality management plan outlining the quality processes that should be followed throughout the project
Monitor and verify delivery of services and costs to ensure that the User’s project desired objectives and requirements are met on budget and on schedule
Represents the City of Atlanta as the owner's representative Field Project Engineer for watershed project construction
Responds to emails and phone calls from citizens concerning stream buffer rules and regulations and assist them with the process of a buffer application
Mitigates potential risks by incorporating clear and verifiable safety and quality requirements and procedures and enforcing the contract requirements for work plans, accurate specifications and safety
Attends project status meetings, prepare bimonthly, monthly & quarterly program and project cost reports
Formats and maintains bi-monthly project status reports utilized by the Director to determine existing progress and resources requirements
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Architecture or Civil engineering or related area
2 years of Construction or Project Management related experience
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction
Knowledge of surveying, engineering, and construction methods
Knowledge of Planning, Engineering Design, and Project Management
Skill in Word, Oracle, Primavera, Excel, e-Builder, and other technical software in order to create well structured documents, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, proposals and other documents
Skill in preparing effective and strong oral and written communication
Skill in reading, interpreting, and producing legal documents such as legal descriptions of property
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations
Ability to work effectively, as part of a team to ensure team and business goals are met effectively and efficiently
Ability to work independently when required, working effectively without supervision
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related area
3 years of Construction or Project Management related experience including 1 year of managerial and/or supervisory experience
Company
City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management
Provides drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to more than 1 million people over a 650-square-mile area.