Project Manager - Wedowee, Alabama (56769)

CWS is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

Job Description:

This is administrative and technical work in directing and supervising the assigned project operation. Work involves the responsibility for directing all phases of potable water production. An employee in this class formulates policies and coordinates activities in accordance with general policies established by the Wedowee Utility Board. The Project Manager exercises supervision over a number of skilled employees. The employee is responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the project budget; the preparation, implementation of and adherence to procedures; and department personnel functions. Responsibilities also include establishing and maintaining appropriate work relationships with municipal officials, peers and subordinates, State and local organizations, and with the general public. Work is performed under the supervision of the Wedowee Utility Board; however, this employee must also exercise considerable independent judgment and technical expertise in order to meet project objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Exercises considerable judgement in determining work assignment priorities in use of equipment and use of manpower; modifies methods, procedures and priorities to meet changing conditions and determines materials equipment needed to complete jobs-

• Schedules, reviews and may participate in the work of maintenance and repair of all project equipment. Maintains records of maintenance activities and/or equipment as well as the daily implementation of the preventive maintenance program. Responsible for the requisition of parts and supplies used in repair of equipment and maintains adequate inventory of necessary parts.

• Ensures that work is conducted in compliance with safety standards and regulations

• Reviews work of subordinates and crews and progress performance with constructions, timeliness and safety

• Continuously inspects work in progress with performance to plan and instructions

• Knowledge in municipal public works such as planning, design, maintenance, and construction.

• Knowledge in principles of budget preparation and expenditure control.

• Knowledge in applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to potable drinking water production.

• Knowledge in Principles of Effective Management Skills.

• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and implement utility programs/projects.

• Strong communication skills.

• Knowledge in safe work practices.

• Ability to plan, organize and direct the work of utility personnel.

• Ability to analyze organizational and administrative problems, recommend alternative courses of action, and provide leadership to others in implementing such actions.

• Ability to prepare and create clear and comprehensive written reports.

• Maintain strong relationships with the city officials, employees, contractors, the general public, and representatives of other agencies.

• Experience in evaluating and training staff.

• Performs other related duties as directed