Life Cycle Project Manager

Compensation: $100,900 – $135,189 (Based on Experience)

Summary:

Support the delivery of GLWA’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) through effective management of CIP projects by managing projects throughout the project’s lifecycle, from inception through close-out including scope, schedule, cost adjustment, performance assessment, quality, risk, and safety management, continuous improvement, communication and negotiation, and change management.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage scope, schedule, and budget for project delivery and report
  • Coordinate scope, schedule, and budget with the CIP Program Controls Team
  • Communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of the organization, negotiate and develop solid internal and external contacts, and establish and maintain working relationships with operations staff impacted by the project, to ensure the project meets operational needs
  • Communicate with and manage the project activities of all disciplines, operations, and maintenance team members
  • Participate with the project team to develop realistic baseline forecasts of the overall project cost and schedule, as well as forecasts of cost and schedule to complete
  • Ensure the project team adheres to the CIP Program’s standard methodologies for design and construction management, project controls, public outreach, permitting and regulatory management, document management, and assurances as described in the Program Management Plan (PMP)
  • Coordinate with GLWA’s Procurement Team to monitor the progress of the project procurements
  • Participate with the project team in developing the project plan, establish the project budget and schedule according to the program work breakdown structure
  • Manage the process for evaluating, tracking, and mitigating project risks and communicating cost and/or schedule implications to the CIP Program Leadership Team Members
  • Manage the process for monitoring and enforcing quality as outlined in the PMP chapter on quality management
  • Manage the process for monitoring and enforcing contractor adherence to quality plan as outlined in the PMP chapter on construction administration
  • Ensure adherence to the CIP Program’s Change Management procedures
  • Work with the project team to establish planned cash flow of project expenditures
  • Monitor and manage project performance relative to planned baseline and approved changes
  • Collaborate with operating groups to develop project charters, including scope, schedule, and budget so that scope creep is avoided
  • Analyze variances and initiate mitigative actions needed to ensure timely completion of assigned projects
  • Work with contractors to ensure project cost control expectations and deliverables are Met (facilitating or participating in project workshops)
  • Provide analyses, performance indicators, and reports for the management team, board, committees, and all other stakeholders
  • Manage one or more projects and allocate resources between projects

Required Education and Experience:

Transcripts or Diploma Required:

  • All applicants for this classification must upload a copy of their college transcript or college diploma. When uploading your resume please include your education credentials also.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, or other related discipline of study from an accredited college or university
  • Professional Engineer License in the State of Michigan OR Project Management ProfessionalTM Certification from a recognized accredited body OR the ability to obtain
  • one of these credentials within 12 months of joining GLWA
  • Minimum of four (4) years of project management or related experience in the field and/or job assignment
  • Education requirements can be substituted with extensive experience, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer or designee

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This position requires the ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear see, and perform repetitive motions. Essential duties require the mental and/or physical ability to work in a standard office environment; read fine print on blueprints and display terminals; converse by telephone, two-way radio, and in person using writing instruments, calculators, and personal computers; and strength to lift and carry up to 40 pounds. The work requires the ability to distinguish colors and to hear audible alarms. Incumbents may be subject to potentially hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, and/or vehicle traffic. This position also requires the ability to walk through the plants and facilities.

Other Requirements:

  • A valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and team member discount programs. Click HERE for more information.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

Other details

  • Job Family Project Manager
  • Job Function Staff Functions
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Employment Indicator At Will

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Job Category
Project Management
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 100,900.00 - 135,189.00 per year
Country
United States
City
Detroit
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Great Lakes Water Authority
JOB SOURCE
https://us232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/greatlakeswater/Posting/View/2851