The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering municipal infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure. Projects may include water treatment and distribution systems, wastewater collection and treatment systems, pump and lift stations, reservoirs, pipelines, utility buildings and facilities, and other municipal infrastructure. This position includes the responsibility to act as Wheatland County’s representative on engineering design and construction projects, including, but not limited to, representing and fulfilling the County’s interests and obligations related to project planning, project coordination, and project close-out. They may also act as Project Manager for smaller-scale construction projects that are executed directly by County staff and may assist with the development and implementation of internal organizational improvement initiatives. This position works closely with the Public Works team, and with external, project service providers such as engineering consulting firms and construction contractors.
The ideal candidate is an individual who can work independently with minimal supervision, effectively communicating with co-workers and managers, members of the construction industry, contracted professionals, and the public. The successful candidate will need to possess exceptional planning, scheduling, and coordination skills, and be able to resolve project-related problems and concerns efficiently and effectively.
Previous experience delivering municipal water and/or wastewater infrastructure projects will be considered an asset.