PROGRAM MANAGER-ENGINEERING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
 Western Virginia Water Authority | |
 United States, Virginia, Roanoke | |
 Jun 30, 2025 | |
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JOB POSITION: PROGRAM MANAGER - ENGINEERING & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Division: Engineering Status: Exempt Grade: 113 Job Code: 235 Reports To: Director of Engineering Date: 08-24-20 Revised Date: 05-23-25 Last Reviewed Date: 05-23-25 SUMMARY OF JOB Responsible for water and wastewater capital improvement projects implementation and supervisory functions within the Engineering Services Division of the Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority). Focuses on strategic leadership, team development, staff supervision, and cross-functional coordination in a technical environment. The position also provides project/program oversight, and manages consultants and contractors across multiple concurrently executed capital improvement projects. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (or related field), a minimum of ten years of relevant experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with expertise in water and sewer infrastructure design and construction. Relevant advanced degrees, certifications, or equivalent training may be combined with experience to meet the relevant experience requirement. Supervisory experience with a private firm or public utility specializing in design and construction of water and sewer infrastructure is preferred. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer-Aided Design (CAD), along with Project Management and EIT certification is also preferred. Current licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia (VA), or the ability to obtain VA PE certification by reciprocity within 90 days of employment is highly preferred and will be given strong preference. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled. * Plans, directs, and coordinates all activities of assigned areas and executes Engineering Services Division functions, as needed. * Leads teams responsible for engineering design, project management, and construction implementation, and serves as the primary liaison for capital project coordination with other Engineering teams and Authority Divisions including Field Operations, Water Quality, Public Relations and Finance. * Leads, directs and manages support staff, licensed engineers, technical professionals and external consultants and contractors, and is involved in all 2 phases of infrastructure improvement projects, including research, conceptual design, cost and schedule estimation, field surveys, easement acquisition, drafting, preliminary and detailed engineering, permitting, procurement, construction administration, management and inspections and project closeout. Ensures accurate and comprehensive project documentation in all project phases. * Facilitates collaboration between internal and external teams and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. * Oversees execution of multiple concurrent capital projects, to ensure project milestones/overall scope, budget, schedule, quality standards, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements are met. Manages funding reallocation and budget change processes due to scope, schedule and budget adjustments, when required. Monitors and provides timely feedback on related project status. * Coordinates stakeholder communication and outreach by collaborating with the Public Relations Division to develop project content and facilitate stakeholder engagement, including public meetings. * Provides support in developing and implementing quality control processes, programs, and procedures relevant to Division activities, including, but not limited to the Authority's Asset Management Program, as it relates to infrastructure maintenance, renewal/replacement and capital investments. * Assists in preparing short- and long-range project- or program-level capital budgets and preliminary schedules for both planned and ongoing initiatives, and facilitates execution of projects for assigned areas. * Assists in developing, monitoring, and analyzing divisional-level operating budgets. * Evaluates staffing requirements, identifies training needs, and develops career- ladders with clear progression criteria for assigned teams. Completes employee performance reviews, and works with Division Director in regards to employee development and performance improvements, including, but not limited to, recommending appointments and promotions. * Leads and administers design and drafting standards for use in Authority business. * Evaluates new equipment, processes, methodologies and technologies related to areas of responsibility and makes recommendations as appropriate. * Champions continuous improvement efforts by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices, and assists in the formulation and administration of departmental policies, procedures, standards, plans and programs. * Provides technical support and assistance to internal and external customers relating to Authority facilities, infrastructure, and services. * Provides active leadership, management, and motivation of staff through teamwork, collaboration, and emphasis on continuous improvement. * Participates in various work teams as assigned, and fosters strong team cohesion across all staff. 3 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees the work of assigned employees. Assists responsible supervisor in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding exemplary performance and addressing corrective action for improvement, including addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Strong computer skills with preferred experience in mapping, design and drafting applications, including Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer-aided design (CAD), surveying, billing and financial systems, and asset management applications. Must be able to proficiently operate typical computer software applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.), and learn Authority-specific enterprise software applications. * Must have technical expertise obtaining, manipulating, and organizing information; defining, planning, and implementing analyses, processes and projects. * Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to direct and supervise personnel. * Ability to develop, review and recommend processes and procedures for assigned area, identifying and discussing impact on assigned area, the Division and the entire organization. * Ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and/or employees as necessary. * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. * Ability to analyze and solve difficult technical and administrative problems. * Ability to work safely and adhere to all safety regulations. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Ability to think logically and analyze data. * Ability to work alone or in a team environment. * Ability to schedule and oversee work of assigned employees. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other Authority departments, regulatory agencies, and the general public. * Ability to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form. * Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedures in a clear concise manner. 4 * Ability to research technical issues and present information to project managers, engineers, and senior staff. * Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and correspondence. * Ability to read and interpret company policies, safety rules, operating and procedure manuals, business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in civil or environmental engineering, or related field, plus ten (10) or more year's related experience, including supervisory responsibilities, with expertise in water and sewer infrastructure design and construction is required. A relevant advanced degree, certifications, or equivalent training may be combined with experience to meet the relevant experience requirement. Experience with a private firm or with public utility specializing in design and construction of water and sewer infrastructure is preferred. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) is preferred, along with Project Management and EIT certification. Current licensure as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of employment, is highly desirable. CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS * Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles. * Possession of or ability to obtain by reciprocity within 90 days of employment a valid professional engineer license from the Commonwealth of Virginia is highly preferred and will be given strong preference. * A project management certification (e.g. Project Management Professional from PMI) is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles. * Repetitive movement using equipment is involved. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl. 5 * Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite. * Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day. * Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead. * Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation benefits. WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB The work environment characteristics described here 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 the essential functions. * Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or humid conditions. * Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation. * Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic. * Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals. * Employee will be subject to confined areas, i.e. confined spaces, sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and/or protected trenches. GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement: * Authority (WVWA) application * Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications * Reference checks * Interview with WVWA management team * Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test * A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the WVWA application * Job related skills test may be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position | |