Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority · 1 hour ago
Chief of Engineering
Okatie, SC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $187K/yr
10+ years expBeaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority is responsible for engineering activities related to water and sewer system improvements. The Chief of Engineering manages the Engineering Department, overseeing planning, administration, and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure infrastructure meets current and projected needs.
Non ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Supports, develops and implements short and long-range strategic planning and implementation of the Capital Improvements Plan, Water & Sewer Master Plan, and the Wastewater Delegated Review Program ensuring the necessary facilities are in place to support current and projected needs of customers, users and the service area
Fulfills successfully the following leadership functions: safety, recruitment, learning and development, succession planning, employee relations concerns/resolutions, counseling, performance management, promotions, salary administration, policy development/adherence, ethics, budget preparation/adherence and disciplinary actions. Ensures employee issues are dealt with sensitively resulting in legal, fair, consistent and defensible actions
Assists with the Asset Management Program and related initiatives by supporting the identification and funding of resource requirements
Ensures Board Committee Reports are properly and timely prepared and distributed. Such reports may include construction status, Capital Improvement costs, asset management progress, etc. Attends Board and Board Committee meetings as appropriate
Oversees Engineering staff and project managers on all capital improvement projects regarding schedule and budget development and adherence
Participates, as necessary, in the review and approval of engineering design plans, contracts, land purchase, irrigation, materials purchase, construction progress, specifications for projects for eventual Authority ownership to ensure proper design, good construction practice consistent with Authority construction guidelines and ease of operation and maintenance per the Authority's Development Policy and Procedure Program
Approves and participates, as necessary, in negotiations and problem resolution with vendors, contractors, developers, outsource providers, consultant contracts and service agreements
Confers with jurisdictional officials, consultants, contractors, and citizens regarding issues related to BJWSA projects
Represents the Authority at public meetings and informational sessions; makes public presentations on BJWSA engineering plans and projects
Confers with water quality authorities and environmental protection authorities at the state and federal levels for construction and product compliance
Prepares annual budgets, prepares, monitors, and updates capital improvement plan budget for the Authority
Monitors adherence to local, state, and national electric codes, environmental and regulatory standards, service level agreements, deadlines, quality, budget and established OSHA and Authority safety regulations and policies
Monitors adherence to safety and security policies and implements changes when needed
Ensures proper support is provided during emergencies including reliable after-hours response
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in environmental, civil or mechanical engineering
Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering design, water/wastewater utility management, asset management programs or related project management, and program management
Experience in a high level supervisory or management position that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of engineering practices as they relate to the water/wastewater industry
Professional Engineer licensed in the State of South Carolina or in a state with equivalent registration requirements
Registered within one year in the State of South Carolina
Valid driver's license
Company
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority
Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority is a nonprofit organization, operates South Carolina's sustainable water reclamation facility.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Phillip Lovell, PHR, SHRM-CP
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Recent News
2024-11-19
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