Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate between company, client and contractor
  
• Coordinate/administer Water/Wastewater Start-up’s after Construction
  
• Complete Operational Reviews of Water/Wastewater Plans during design
  
• Visit/troubleshoot Water/Wastewater Facilities when needed for municipal clients
  
• Assist in Rate Studies, Alternate Water Studies, Capital Improvement Plans, and Asset Management Plans
  
• Act as Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC) for one or multiple water/wastewater treatment facilities
  
• Ensure regulatory compliance and submit DMR’s to IEPA
  
• Direct operators/labors in proper water/wastewater operations
  
• Build/maintain relationships with clients, community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, city management/staff, and the public
  
• Responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the water and wastewater systems
  
• Provide on-site Municipal staffing assistance to several clients
  
• Serve as part-time staff technician to local municipality if needed
  
• Prepare/submit permits for local municipal projects
  
• Coordinate work done by other departments for local municipality
  
• Review development plans for compliance with local requirements including stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation
  
• Consult with other reviewers regarding electrical, photometric, and structural issues
  
• Assess the need for permits from other agencies
  
• Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities
  
• Make recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development
  
• Prepare written review reports
  
• Respond proactively to inquiries from village staff and officials, developers, designers and adjacent property owners
  
• Prepare, document, and improve review procedures
   
  

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in an environmentally focused degree program is preferred
  
• 8+ years' experience operating in a water or wastewater treatment facility or related experience
  
• Significant experience in a water/wastewater operations and laboratory procedures
  
• Knowledge of NPDES limits for wastewater quality and wastewater treatment facility regulations
  
• Illinois IEPA Wastewater Treatment Operator's License preferred
  
• Illinois IEPA Water Treatment Operator's License
  
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff and officials