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Project Controls Supervisor | Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

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3 months 2 weeks ago
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The  Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District  (MMSD) is a regional governmental agency that serves 1.1 million people in the greater Milwaukee area. MMSD provides water reclamation, flood management, and green infrastructure services for our community.  Our mission is to protect public health and the environment through world-class, cost-effective water resource management, leadership, and partnership. Join our passionate team and support your community while protecting our environment. MMSD is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Controls Supervisor in the Technical Services Division. Reporting to the Capital Improvement Program Manager, you manage and administer Trimble Unity Construct (formerly known as e-Builder), MMSD's Project Management Information System (PMIS) utilized by staff to develop and manage project budgets, costs, schedules, contracts, cash flow forecasts, automated business processes, etc. The system has over 800 internal and external users within approximately 350 active and planned projects.  You also ensure alignment between the PMIS and MMSD's financial system of record, Oracle.     Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervise and manage the Project Controls Analyst and Project Controls Specialist in their duties. Serve as the key administrator of MMSD's PMIS.  As a PMIS administrator, develop a complete understanding of the PMIS and how it is utilized at MMSD.  Manage and administer training and education programs for new and existing users. Manage and maintain standard operating procedures and user guides for system configuration and use. Support continuous improvement of the PMIS by providing effective management and administration of PMIS configuration, associated business processes, and user accounts. Leverage problem-solving skills to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems and challenges.   Monitor and manage integrations between the PMIS and other MMSD systems, working with other departments to identify and resolve integration exceptions and problems.   Create and modify PMIS reports to support organizational needs.   Manage templates utilized within the PMIS for efficient project creation and project management.   Complete special projects as assigned.   Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in project management, finance, business, engineering, or a related field. Four years of job-related experience (advanced education degrees will be considered in lieu of experience).   Previous supervisory experience/training or demonstrated leadership skills. PMIS and ERP system proficiency or the ability to become proficient. Experience with project management, especially scheduling and cost management. Experience with construction management. Ability to read and interpret documents, such as schedules, budgets, project amendments and modifications, and procedure manuals. Ability to perform basic mathematics, such as the computation of rates, ratios, and percentages.   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders. Microsoft software proficiency, especially Excel. Supervisory Responsibilities :   Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with MMSD policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Physical Requirements: Work requires little exertion of force. Work regularly requires sitting and using hands, frequently requires speaking or hearing, and occasionally requires standing, walking, and repetitive motions. Sensory Requirements: Work has standard vision requirements.  Vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communication and/or to make fine distinctions in sound. Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data.  Environmental Exposures: Work has no exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Work is generally in a moderately noisy location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.  MMSD is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to being equitable and fair in providing access to opportunities for all! MMSD is a qualified employer for the  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program .

Director of Infrastructure and Planning | West County Wastewater

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3 months 2 weeks ago
Richmond , California, The West County Wastewater (WCW) seeks a strategic leader for our Infrastructure and Planning Director!   West County Wastewater is seeking a seasoned and strategic senior level leader to serve as the Director of the Infrastructure and Planning (I&P) Department. The Infrastructure and Planning Department is comprised of three divisions – Capital Programs, Collection System Operations, and Planning and support Services, with each division led by a manager who reports to the Director. The Director will lead the Department as divisions provide the planning, development, and implementation of major infrastructure projects and strategic planning initiatives, collections systems maintenance, and engineering and permitting services serving our residents and local businesses.   As the  Infrastructure and Planning (I&P) Director , you will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure that projects align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and community needs. You will oversee the maintenance of collections system assets and preventative maintenance programs, engineering services and environmental initiatives, and planning initiatives. In this role you will also be supporting the growth and development of WCW personnel.  Who We Are    WCW is an award-winning wastewater treatment and resource recovery agency that collects and treats wastewater for reuse. We are committed to protecting public health, our community and the environment. West County Wastewater's administrative office and Water Quality & Resource Recovery Plant are located in beautiful Richmond, California where we serve west Contra Costa County.  The district has approximately 34,000 residences and 2,450 commercial and industrial businesses, with a total population of nearly 100,000. Founded in 1921, today we are transforming our organization and shaping the future of the regional wastewater industry with a team that is dedicated to innovation, progress, collaboration, service and ecofriendly practices. Additionally, we are deeply committed to our community and inspired by the diversity of our employees and the integrity and commitment they bring to our community and to each other every day  West County Wastewater (WCW) celebrates our innovative leadership style, where we have reimagined our work culture. WCW is committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive working environment where new ideas and approaches are encouraged and every person is valued.  The Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate will be a seasoned and experienced public sector manager with a track record of achievement and delivery of high-quality programs and projects, will be a successful leader and manager experienced in developing staff and programs, will possess a strategic and analytical approach to opportunities, and have extremely strong and well-developed communications skills. This candidate will demonstrate an ability to lead a department comprised of technical subject matter experts in a wide variety of disciplines, programs, and initiatives, and will demonstrate the ability to lead initiatives and make solid decisions based on the input of technical experts. This candidate will demonstrate the ability to work with all levels of the organization effectively, including the General Manager and the Board, as well as with other Departments and cross-functional teams where influencing and persuasive presentation of their positions rather than directing will be required.  The Ideal Candidate will be able to manage and develop staff reporting to them using a variety of supervisory and managerial approaches. They will model and provide clear delegation and direction to staff as received from executive leadership and will ensure performance that aligns with the goals and objectives of the organization. This candidate will also have the ability to work independently and to deliver excellent results and work product with a minimum of oversight and direction and will develop a strategic plan and vision for the Department they lead.   We are looking for someone who: Can anticipate future needs and plan proactively for growth, sustainability, and resilience, and has a strategic vision for the direction of this department  Can develop, build and lead an effective team  Is ethical and committed to making sound decisions which honor the vision and values of the organization  Can be adaptable to changing priorities and being able to work under pressure, maintaining composure and effectiveness  Is skilled at building and maintaining collaborative relationships  What you will typically be responsible for: Leading the strategic planning, design, and execution of infrastructure and capital improvement projects.  Developing and implementing comprehensive infrastructure plans, policies, and standards.  Managing projects and staff performance to ensure high-quality service delivery  Managing maintenance and permitting functions so that WCW systems function effectively with a minimum of disruption   Lead the departmental initiatives the interface directly with the public including capital projects, permitting and regular and emergency management activities  Effectively leading and managing emergency response efforts for system failures  Collaborating with other government agencies, consultants, contractors, and various stakeholders  Cultivating a culture consistent with the WCW’s core values and professional growth within the department  A few reasons you might love this job: You will have the opportunity to influence policy and strategy alongside WCW leadership  You will be able to make a meaningful impact on the team and the organization  You will have the ability to plan, develop, deliver and commissions capital projects for WCW, and see those improvements function to serve the community  You will be instrumental in managing and delivering environmental initiatives which will help WCW meet its aggressive and audacious environmental goals  A few challenges you might face in this job: Managing time-sensitive situations while balancing competing priorities  Managing regulatory requirements for the WCW permit and reporting requirements for emergencies involving environmental contamination  Managing competing demands from internal and external customers and making the best use of the resources provided, helping to prioritize among competing priorities  Directing a department with a wide variety of disciplines and specialized knowledge and leading in situations where others are the subject matter experts  Ensuring compliance with evolving policies and regulatory requirements  Competencies Required:   Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, problem analysis and risk calculations and assessments Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems and proposing new and creative ways to do resolve issues where appropriate Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires, demonstrating the ability to shift focus when needed to other assignments or duties Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishingrapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships across the organization and with all levels Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are part of the departmental organizational approach Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries Effective Leadership and Supervision – Managing staff so that they feel valued and supported while being accountable for work deliverables, and demonstrating skills in developing subordinate staff and helping them grow in their career path.    Essential Duties   Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop and implement strategies and policies related to the planning, design, management, construction, and delivery of District capital improvement projects. Supervise and participate in the conduct of complex programmatic and project-related assignments, including planning and execution of capital projects delivery related to District infrastructure, engineering, systems operations initiatives, design, investigation and research activities. Supervise, direct, and participate in all aspects of project and program administration, including inter-agency agreements, schedule definition, cash flow analysis, environmental review and permitting processes, design and right-of-way acquisition, construction management, including developing requests for proposals, advertising, awarding, and administering of construction projects, and the selection and retention of consultants. Ensure that appropriate levels of state and regional funding are pursued, received, appropriately allocated and for projects, and that practices maximize the use of all available funding sources. Provide oversight for initiation of the environmental review process for District initiatives in the Department, obtaining environmental clearance for projects and ensuring coordination with partner agencies when necessary to accomplish these objectives. Coordinate work of the department and assess risk and return on investment related to Department projects in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and other departments. Direct and support the preparation of engineering plans, designs, specifications, cut sheets, the establishment of grades, estimates for quantities of materials, various surveying functions, the calculation of sewage flows and line capacity, and the assessment of easement and encroachment needs. Direct and ensure a thorough review of improvement plans for subdivisions and review recommendations for changes in designs. Direct and review the preparation of preliminary and final cost estimates; legal descriptions for annexations, deeds, easements, and right-of-ways; review building plan checks and supervise field inspections. Ensure proper inspection of buildings and construction projects within the District for conformance to regulations, codes, and ordinances pertaining to sanitary sewers and industrial waste disposal. Represent the District at public and professional meetings and conferences; confer with the public and representatives of other agencies. Assign, schedule, train, and supervise department employees; perform and participate in a variety of personnel actions including performance evaluations, selection, dismissal, transfer, and disciplinary actions. Responsible for the communication of District policies and procedures through departmental staff meetings, delegating responsibilities and authorities to various personnel and divisions of the department. Attend Board of Director and Board committee meetings, and prepare and present staff reports and agenda items for consideration by the Board.  Represent the District and make presentations to other governmental, regulatory or private organizations, media representatives or District employees. Administer the fiscal affairs of the department including controlling expenditures, ensuring appropriate cost and revenue allocation and documentation, and preparing the annual department budget. Act on behalf of the General Manager, as assigned and perform other related duties consistent with the responsibilities assigned to this classification and necessary to the operations of the department and District. Provide effective management and leadership for the department in a manner that actively demonstrates a commitment to the District's core values, principles of continuous improvement, the District's safety programs and policy, characterized as openness to innovative approaches. Actively promote the District's focus on effective and respectful communications to build better work relationships at all levels in the organization by emphasizing the concepts of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, productive conflict, conflict resolution, and the prompt resolution of relational issues or miscommunication. Ensure the preparation of high-quality, well-written, and logical Board communications, and provide well-considered, engaging, and responsive presentations to the Board, as needed, during regular, committee, and special meetings. Support development and implementation of the District's Strategic Business Plan by directly engaging in periodic revisions to the plan and leading department-level discussions and multi-disciplinary teams to identify, prioritize, and implement Strategic Business Plan Initiatives on an annual basis. Support the development and deliver the implementation of meaningful key performance indicators at the District and department level to measure performance relative to goals and drive organizational improvement over time. Ensure the completion of department work activities in a manner consistent with District policies and procedures, and applicable laws, codes, statutes, and regulations. Identify revised or new policies and procedures to address. Applying for this Position: Applicants interested in the Director of Infrastructure and Planning position must apply at  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wcwd  by June 15, 2025 This recruitment requires a cover letter and resume with the application.    You must submit a well-crafted cover letter that highlights your qualifications and enthusiasm for the role. A compelling cover letter allows us to see who you are beyond your resume.   Selection Process: Application Filing and Evaluation:  Applicants must complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application; applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.  Oral Interview:  Conducted by a Qualifications Appraisal Panel, which will evaluate candidates in job-related areas.    Tentative Test Dates:  Structured Oral Interview: July 2, 2025  Hiring Interview: July 17, 2025 WCW is not responsible for the failure of internet forms or email transmission in submitting applications. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Human Resources at  hr@wcwd.org . Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates that a person has obtained the required knowledge and is able to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed) will be considered.  A person with the following combined training and experience would typically qualify to compete in a selection process:   Experience:  Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional project management experience in a public entity environment such as a public works or general services department or an engineering firm consulting or performing projects for public entities, during which at least four (4) years must have been in a management position with a publicly-owned or private water or wastewater utility, municipality, related industry, or similar organization.   Education:  Education or training that is equivalent to four (4) years of formal education with significant course work that is directly related to the knowledge, skills, and abilities, is required for this position. This may include but is not limited to a combination of the following disciplines: project management; construction management; code and regulation interpretation for buildings, roads, and infrastructure; operation of a public utility, business or public administration, supervisory techniques, management of project budgets and timelines, technical writing, public contracting law and administration, organizational management and leadership, understanding financial statements, organizational and capital budgeting and forecasting, and strategic planning. Desirable Qualifications: Experience with project management software  Experience developing a long-range strategic plan for infrastructure  Experience with environmental initiatives such as Greenhouse Gas Emissions inventories, carbon emissions tracking and reduction programs  Experience with project management, and certification in the field  Experience with engineering work, engineering design, and related activities, or experience working with SMEs in that field  Experience presenting to Boards and Commissions, and public speaking   Experience in the Wastewater Industry and a senior level  Experience in leading an organization of department   Experience in staff development, coaching or mentorship