Project Manager - Utilities

The Project Manager - Utilities position is responsible for overseeing the coordination and collaboration between the City's external engineering firms, city utility department staff, city construction inspection staff, and contractors engaged in the planning and completion of a wide variety of water and wastewater utility projects for the City of Hutchinson.

A Day in the Life

• Coordinating and communicating with third-party engineering firms, city departments, other government agencies, subcontractors, and suppliers related to utility related infrastructure projects.

• Ensuring construction and design intent is achieved on built construction projects. Identifying and documenting QA and QC deficiencies and times. Reviewing baseline and progress schedules, performing time impact analysis, recommending negotiation strategies, identifying opportunities for improving performance.

• Assisting in the supervision of in-house support staff including prioritizing and developing work plans, evaluating staff performance, monitoring progress on reports and projects, interpreting policies and procedures, establishing standards, and identifying staff training and development needs.

• Conducting regular site visits to monitor construction activities and address any issues or concerns. Resolving scope of work issues on project with and between sub-contractors.

• Monitor progress and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

• Coordinating bid documents and bid invitations. Managing change orders, contracts and verifying project related compliance paperwork/documentation. Providing objective analysis and sound judgment to evaluate and report project performance from concept study to construction & startup.

What You Will Need to be Successful

Qualified candidates should possess a proven track record for successfully managing construction projects; preferably in the areas of water and wastewater utilities; strong knowledge of construction processes, techniques, and materials; and proficiency in project and construction management software systems.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.

Certifications/Licenses: Professional accreditation in scheduling, construction, or project management is highly desirable.

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

The City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.