Project Manager - Utilities

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 20 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

“Nexus” means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,300 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Compensation: Yearly Salary $115,000 - $125,000
• Paid Time Off and Holidays: Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays 
• Comprehensive Benefits: The first day of the month after your start, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• 401(k) Program: Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start. 
• Grow with us: Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance   
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization. 

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Project Manager - Utilities. This position supports the delivery of projects of varying size and complexity, primarily related to water and wastewater utilities for the business unit. The role will be responsible for developing, coordinating, organizing, and controlling project activities within the state of operations.

Work Location and Schedule

This position will be based in Ashville, NC with some travel within service areas in Western NC. 

What You'll Do

• Develop and oversee complex water and wastewater construction projects from initiation to closure, adhering to milestone and deadlines.
• Responsible for all project documentation and communication development.
• Tracks all project financial information, such as forecasting, budgeting, actuals, hours worked and expenses, etc.
• Works with vendors for engineering, construction etc. and managing their progress against project budgets, schedules, operational constraints and scope. 
• Creates and maintains activity and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with the Construction Inspectors to determine construction progress, deficiencies, and issues.
• Coordinates project activities and personnel. 
• Processes and monitors project procurement paperwork in a timely manner 
• Ensures the success of projects, while remaining within scope, quality, time and budget constraints. 
• Notifies management staff of any current or pending escalations, issues or decision relating to projects, or items that could impact the success of projects.
• Coordinates and completes the work necessary to obtain approval on emergency projects. 
• Assists with forecasting and planning capital projects up to 5 years in advance. 
• Communicates relevant project information to internal or external project stakeholders and the public, facilitates communication between parties, and creates and maintains activity and progress reports.
• Attends preconstruction and progress meetings as scheduled. 
• Attends project team status meetings as required. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 3 years engineering and/or Project Management experience, preferably related to water and/or wastewater projects and design.

Education and Licenses

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, and/or Project Management. 
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Nice to have

• MS or MBA preferred.
• PE preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn internal software programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or other project management software
• Proficiency with project management methodologies
• Ability to understand project management financial management
• Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations.
• Ability to read engineering drawings plans, specifications, and reports
• Ability to read permitting documentation, commission reports, contracts and other technical information.
• Ability to read and interpret soil and hydro-geological reports and maps. 
• Ability to prioritize work, including approvals, that will ensure the projects are managed to schedule 
• Ability to document, accurate information and provide reports. 
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Exhibit excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including negotiating, decision-making research and analysis, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster a safe working environment for fellow workers and vendors.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, project stakeholders, including the public. 
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of projects, construction, engineering and operations field’s concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals.

Work Environment

• Normal office setting
• Ability to perform physical duties such as occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs unassisted, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time: occasionally climbing, pulling, kneeling, twisting, turning, stooping, reaching, and bending. This may include extended driving periods of up to several hours.
• May occasionally or frequently travel between worksites on company time.
• May work on a moderate amount of mentally or sensory stimulating tasks.
   

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.