The Project Manager for Regionalization for the Community Infrastructure will play a pivotal role in overseeing and executing environmental projects aimed at regional sustainability and compliance. This position requires a strategic thinker who can coordinate with various stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and internal teams, to ensure project objectives are met efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing project plans, managing budgets, and ensuring adherence to environmental regulations and standards. Additionally, this role involves monitoring project progress and implementing necessary adjustments to achieve desired outcomes. Ultimately, the Project Manager will contribute to the organization's mission of promoting environmental stewardship and enhancing community well-being through effective project management.
CU offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance. An Employer 401k Match, paid holiday, vacation and sick time.
Must maintain a valid driver's license, have reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and at least the state minimum personal liability auto insurance coverage.
Must be authorized to work in the USA.
Education/Certification Requirements
Option A: Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, social sciences, management, public administration or related field preferred and 5 years' experience.
OR
Option B: High School diploma or Water Operator License and 9 years of experience.
Experience/Skills Requirements
- Experience working with government agencies and community organizations.
- Strong project management capabilities
- Ability to create detailed project plans and timelines.
- Excellent communication skills are essential for engaging with stakeholders andfacilitatingdiscussions that drive project success.
- Analytical skills will be employed to assess project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Proficiency in budget management will ensure that projects are completed within financial constraints.
- Knowledge of environmental policies.
Summary of Essential Job Duties
- Provide onsite technical assistance services to approximately 8-12 small communities and/or existing small water/wastewater facilities serving rural areas, to address public water supply and wastewater disposal problems in the state.
- Prepare and submit clear and cogent, written project narrative reports, accurately detailing technical assistance activities provided to each project community.
- Project reporting must be in accordance with formats and instructions provided for the CU Environmental Program and the Rural Community Assistance Partnership, and reports must be prepared and submitted in a timely manner.
- Research, develop, and submit to local community or utility decision-makers: written reports, recommendations, feasibility studies, rate analyses etc., as necessary, to enable local communities and/or utilities to make informed decisions necessary to resolve local problems and alleviate local needs.
- Establish and maintain complete community project files, including but not limited to a written log of all project related activities, correspondence, reports, and working papers.
- Organize and conduct small group meetings in project communities to assist local decision-makers on matters affecting facility development of water/wastewater facilities and/or developing solutions to existing water/waste disposal problems.
- Partner with Project Manager of Training to facilitate community trainings.
- The employee shall work well under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. The employee shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials involved with the regulation and financing of public water/waste disposal facilities and services.
- Establish and maintain regular communications and work relationships, with appropriate agencies, institutions, individuals, or offices within the state in order to: (a) maintain, improve and/or expand services & scope of the Communities Unlimited Environmental program; and/or (b): improve the ability of all small, rural communities in the state to provide safe, affordable, water and waste disposal services to their residents.
- Organize and conduct small group meetings in project communities toassistlocal decision-makers on matters affecting facility development of water/wastewater facilities and/or developing solutions to existing water/waste disposal problems.
- Develop and implement project plans that align with regional environmental goals.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure project alignment with community needs.
- Monitor project progress, manage budgets, and report on project status to senior management.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
- Facilitate meetings and workshops to engage stakeholders and promote collaboration.
Tools Used in Job
Proficient use of a computer, internet, smart phone (texting, email, photos, videos, social media, and calls), web-based databases for data-entry, Microsoft Office suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required. The use of additional software for project-related activities may be required, and training will be provided.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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