PROJECT MANAGER - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Corporate Environmental Risk Management (CERM) is seeking a Project Manager for the Capital Improvement Program in Atlanta, GA. The role involves overseeing projects related to water and wastewater systems, managing contractors, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with program protocols. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong technical and communication skills.
JOB SUMMARY:

The position will focus on delivering projects in the area of distribution and water and wastewater systems for the Capital Improvement Program. Project Manager (PM) responsibilities include overseeing the design process and ensuring that standard program protocols and procedures are followed, resolving delivery issues, and reviewing work progress and progress payments. The position requires excellent technical skills combined with an acumen for project management, consulting and client service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Managing contractors performing various wastewater and distribution systems projects including tracking schedule, budget, performance, utilization and submittals as well as holding status meetings
• Provide input and recommendations to overcome Contractor problems encountered in the field
• Coordinate with construction managers, community outreach, engineering, and contractors as needed
• Client management, effectively communicating with clients to develop collaborative solutions
• Discuss project results and recommendations with clients to facilitate informed decision-making
• Writing, reviewing, and providing clear, concise input to investigation, regulatory, or solutions reports
• Managing deliverables to scope, schedule, and budget
• Attend regularly scheduled progress meetings
• Coordinate with Construction Manager during the construction phase

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list:
• Experience with Capital Improvement Programs (CIP)
• Experience with various contracts: Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR), Progressive-Design-Build (PDB).
• Distribution Systems and Wastewater Systems Experience
• Ability to work with Owner’s representative through the planning, design and construction phases
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel programs
• Familiar with Project Management Information System (PMIS) software

Required Experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other applied subject
• Minimum 5 years’ technical experience in water/wastewater system assessment, design, and construction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in client service management

Preferred Qualifications
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS with associated production of maps, files, and lists
• Delivery of consent decree programs

LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS:
• Valid Georgia Driver’s License and maintain a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) that meets company policy standards
• NASSCO certified (MACP and PACP) - preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) - preferred
• Certifications related to project management - preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Requires the ability to exert light physical effort including, but not limited to, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, etc. of objects and materials of light weight (generally 25 pounds and less)
• May involve extended periods of time in seated position up to 75% of the workday at a keyboard or workstation
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of job-related machines and/or Office Equipment
• Ability to stand at least 25% of workday

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• This job combines office with some field work
• Willingness to travel as required

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a Certified Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, and/or disability. C.E.R.M. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background, credit check, and drug screen.