
Job Information
Suez-Na Project Manager in Hingham, Massachusetts
WE'RE LOOKING FORProject Manager
Employment typeRegular / Permanent
Location
900 Main St
Hingham, MASSACHUSETTS, 2043
United States
Reference Numberreq24074
Who we are?With 90,000 people on five continents, SUEZ is a world leader in smart and sustainable resource management. We provide water and waste management solutions that enable cities and industries optimize their resource management and strengthen their environmental and economic performances.
SUEZ in North America operates across all 50 states and Canada with 6,700 employees dedicated to environmental sustainability and smart and sustainable resource management. The company provides drinking water, wastewater and waste collection service to 6.4 million people on a daily basis; treats over 600 million gallons of water and over 450 million gallons of wastewater each day; delivers water treatment and advanced network solutions to 16,000 industrial and municipal sites; processes 55,000 tons of waste for recycling; and rehabilitates and maintains water assets for more than 4,000 municipal and industrial customers. The company is a subsidiary of Paris-based SUEZ.
Who are we looking for?
Education/Equivalent:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Science, Civil, Environmental, or
Sanitary Engineering preferred. Equivalent experience in related fields with strong understanding of
local governments and contracting of local services acceptable.
Master’s Degree in
Engineering or MBA, preferred.
Formal training in the development, deployment, and use of Management
Control & Reporting Systems (MCRS)
MA Certifications in Water Treatment (4T) and Water Distribution (3D) or
an ability to obtain through testing or reciprocity within 6 months.
MA Backflow Inspection and Surveyor Certifications or, an ability to
obtain through testing or reciprocity within 12 months.
Valid driver’s license in state of residence is required
and must meet risk management guidelines.
Work Experience
Needed:
Minimum fifteen years combined experience as Project
Manager/ Operations Manager/Director in a Water Utility, Consulting
Engineering, Construction Management, Program Management, or Facilities
Management organization with a minimum of ten years of supervisory experience
managing Technical/Operational employees and complex activities.
Strong knowledge of municipal water industry issues
including regulatory, financing and inter-local government management
agreements.
Special
Skills/Abilities Needed:
Familiarity and adherence to all environmental and safety
compliance regulations.
Excellent skills in leadership, team building, internal
& external communications, change management, and training and mentoring of
managers and supervisors.
Strong skills in preparing client proposals, bid and/or
contract amendments for governmental agencies, with an emphasis on public
works.
Strong experience in managing contracts including
negotiations, resolving conflictsand preparing and negotiating change orders.
Ability to develop and submit complex proposals for
municipal and government organizations.
Ability to develop and implement a project level
Strategic Vision and plan.
Strong skills in working with client to develop new
business, negotiate contracts, prepare capital plans, and manage regulatory
reviews.
Working knowledge of water treatment methods, distribution
system operations and maintenance, utility accounting systems and procedures, and
engineering principles as related to water treatment and distribution
facilities.
Short and long term planning skills.
Strong financial acumen with ability to review and
recommend annual budgets and report variances.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively relate and
interact with elected officials, regulators, and media.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel,
Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Proficient knowledge of United Water and other project
management systems including Peoplesoft 9.2, Hyperion, HachWIMS, CMMS
(HyperWeb), Cross connection management system (TOKAY), Water Account
Management (CUSI), Intelex and MA-DEP online reporting systems.
What will you be doing?
Summary:
This position is
responsible for working with the project staff, Regional Manager and Area
Manager to provide quality water services to the Towns of Hingham, Hull and
North Cohasset, MA under a long-term service contract. Project delivery must be accomplished in
accordance with SUEZ’s commitment to Superior Client/Customer Service,
motivated and trained employees, and business efficiency. The position is
responsible for full compliance with SUEZ’s contractual responsibilities,
safety and environmental compliance goals using the full resources of the
company to maintain the superior client/customer loyalty and excellent
relationship. Position will coordinate
and leverage the efforts of SUEZ’s support functions – Technical Services,
Finance & Due Diligence, Legal, Human Resources, and Operations Management to
execute annual project deliverables.
Dimensions /
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The
position requires extensive knowledge of the management and operation of the
water treatment facilities and distribution systems. The system includes 1
resevoir,11active wells, and 1 emergency
well. a water treatment plant, 2 storage tanks, distribution system and full
customer service, billing and collections for approximately13,196 residential
and commercial customers.
This
position will interact with the client on a daily basis and be responsible for
supervision and management of 15 FTEs including 1 APM, 1 Office , 2 Customer
Service Rep, 1 Meter Reader, 5 O& M Technicians 1 maintenance tech and 4
service techs. The position will require attendance at Town meetings as
requested. This responsibility includes the development of an extensive monthly
report detailing current collections status and trends as well as deliverables
and other system information.
The position will
coordinate internal SUEZ resources to support the Town in addressing emerging
EPA contaminants (UCMR4) and helping develop solutions and proposals for
improvements.
The
position will ensure the implementation of annual deliverables and provide
regular status reports as part of the Monthly Report, including:
Annual Valve Exercising
Hydrant Inspections
Residential Meter Replacement
Backflow Device Testing (System Surveys
Hydrant Painting
Hydrant Flushing Program
Leak Detection (annual)
)Hydrant Replacement
Well Cleaning and Rehabilitation
Tank Cleaning
Tank Inspection
Response and coordination of all
water main breaks and customer complaints
DigSafe “Mark Outs” Summary:
This position is
responsible for working with the project staff, Regional Manager and Area
Manager to provide quality water services to the Towns of Hingham, Hull and
North Cohasset, MA under a long-term service contract. Project delivery must be accomplished in
accordance with SUEZ’s commitment to Superior Client/Customer Service,
motivated and trained employees, and business efficiency. The position is
responsible for full compliance with SUEZ’s contractual responsibilities,
safety and environmental compliance goals using the full resources of the
company to maintain the superior client/customer loyalty and excellent
relationship. Position will coordinate
and leverage the efforts of SUEZ’s support functions – Technical Services,
Finance & Due Diligence, Legal, Human Resources, and Operations Management to
execute annual project deliverables.
Dimensions /
Supervisory Responsibilities:
The
position requires extensive knowledge of the management and operation of the
water treatment facilities and distribution systems. The system includes 1
resevoir,11active wells, and 1 emergency
well. a water treatment plant, 2 storage tanks, distribution system and full
customer service, billing and collections for approximately13,196 residential
and commercial customers.
This
position will interact with the client on a daily basis and be responsible for
supervision and management of 15 FTEs including 1 APM, 1 Office , 2 Customer
Service Rep, 1 Meter Reader, 5 O& M Technicians 1 maintenance tech and 4
service techs. The position will require attendance at Town meetings as
requested. This responsibility includes the development of an extensive monthly
report detailing current collections status and trends as well as deliverables
and other system information.
Nature &
Scope-Principal Areas of Responsibilities:
The Project Manager is responsible for direction of Weir River Water
System to provide high quality water treatment and distribution system services
to the residences, under long-term service contracts between Suez and the Town
ofHingham. To accomplish this goal, the incumbent provides guidance, assistance
and direction to the Assistant Project Manager and Office Suoervisor and
distribution system Supervisor.
The Manager supervises and participates in the preparation and
administration of strategic plans, systems plans, capital plans, marketing
plans, operating plans and revises plans as needed.
The Manager administers corporate, local and state rules and
regulations, which govern operations, water quality, service, safety, etc.
The Manager develops and maintains sound regulatory, governmental,
media, community, customer and employee relations programs.
The Manager, through his/her Leadership Team, trains and develops
employees to assure each employee has the necessary skill sets to accomplish
his/her responsibilities.
Provides client relations including presentations of progress and
special reports, participates in client meetings, conducts client service audit
interviews and professional handling and resolution of client services
concerns, contract interpretation and modification and/or renewal activities.
Aggressively supervises project staff to ensure work is performed in a
safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating and
emergency response procedures.
Ensures uniform monitoring and recordkeeping are performed.
Ensures that safety, process control, and maintenance management
programs and systems are consistently implemented by subordinates and that each
site follows established administrative and maintenance policies and
procedures.
Fosters a productive and positive work environment.
Manages and directs all activities related to Technical Services within
the scope of his/her reporting structure.
Manages the establishment of procedures for maintaining high standards
of operation, product quality, reliability and safety. Determine and enforce,
through direct and functional report groups, productivity, quality and safety
requirements in accordance with company need, based on current local, state and
federal regulations. Evaluate and develop improved techniques for the control
of operations, quality, reliability and safety.
Promotes morale and provides staff with atmosphere of open
communication, innovation and job growth.
Performs related duties as needed and assigned.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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