Project Manager, Design and Construction
SouthWest Water is a privately-held, American-owned service company with decades of high-level customer service. Today, we serve over 600,000 residential and business customers in seven states: Alabama, California, Florida, Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas. Our teams work together to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services so that our customers and communities can thrive.
Purpose of the Job
What We Offer
• 401k Company Match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
• Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
• Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
• Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
• Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
• Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
Job Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:
• Prepare estimates, design layouts, specifications, and operating procedures for the installation of
transmission mains, distribution mains, wastewater collection systems, services, hydrants,
generators, electric motors, pumps, boosters, chlorinating equipment, storage facilities, lift
stations, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and other mechanical and electrical
equipment.
• Prepare various reports and information requests as necessary. Assists with the update and
improvement of the Company's Standard Specifications and Drawings.
• Responsible for assuring that projects are completed on a timely basis in the most cost-effective
and safe manner and making sure that operation instructions are prepared.
• Visits construction projects on a regular basis to review progress of construction and coordinates
with inspectors and contractors. Physical inspection of construction in progress will be required to
verify work completed prior to approving progress payments.
• Responsible for assisting in planning a preventative maintenance program and a yearly
maintenance schedule during low production periods in order to maintain top efficiency during
peak periods.
• Responsible for preparing planning level hydraulic analysis and water or wastewater flow
calculations for new and future developments as required.
• Responsible for assisting in the preparation of an effective master plan and/or timely plant
improvement and replacement program.
• Responsible for identifying needs for outside consultants, writing requests for proposals, and
overseeing their work.
• Responsible for ensuring all project planning materials and construction is in compliance with
applicable regulations as promulgated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
• Responsible for promoting safe working conditions and assuring safety standards are followed.
• May have other job-related duties assigned by management.
Education
Certifications
Physical Requirements
Work Experience
5-10 years in the water/wastewater industry or related field experience is required.
Competencies
SouthWest Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It’s our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
