Harrison Consulting Solutions

Water/Wastewater Project Manager

Harrison Consulting Solutions Berwyn, Illinois, United States

Staffing and Recruiting · 2-10 employees

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project-manager Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Project Manager will coordinate water and wastewater operations, oversee facility start-ups, and ensure regulatory compliance for municipal clients. They will also manage capital improvement plans, conduct operational reviews, and act as the Responsible Operator in Charge.

What they look for

Water treatment Wastewater treatment Project management Regulatory compliance NPDES IEPA licensing Asset management Capital improvement planning Rate studies Municipal operations Permit preparation Stormwater management Technical communication Laboratory procedures Facility troubleshooting

Requirements

Candidates should have 8+ years of experience in water or wastewater treatment facilities and possess relevant Illinois IEPA operator licenses. A bachelor's degree in an environmentally focused program is preferred, along with strong technical communication skills.

Full description

Midwest multi-disciplined engineering firm is looking to add a Senior Water/Wastewater Operations Project Manager to their Chicago team!

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate between company, client and

contractor

  • Coordinate/administer Water/Wastewater

Start-up’s after Construction

  • Complete

Operational Reviews of Water/Wastewater Plans during design

  • Visit/troubleshoot

Water/Wastewater Facilities when needed for municipal clients

  • Assist

in Rate Studies, Alternate Water Studies, Capital Improvement Plans, and Asset Management Plans

  • Act

as Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC) for one or multiple water/wastewater treatment facilities

  • Ensure

regulatory compliance and submit DMR’s to IEPA

  • Direct

operators/labors in proper water/wastewater operations

  • Build/maintain

relationships with clients, community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, city management/staff, and the public

  • Responsible

for compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to the water and wastewater systems

  • Provide

on-site Municipal staffing assistance to several clients

  • Serve

as part-time staff technician to local municipality if needed

  • Prepare/submit

permits for local municipal projects

  • Coordinate

work done by other departments for local municipality

  • Review

development plans for compliance with local requirements including stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation

  • Consult

with other reviewers regarding electrical, photometric, and structural issues

  • Assess

the need for permits from other agencies

  • Assess

impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities

  • Make

recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development

  • Prepare

written review reports

  • Respond

proactively to inquiries from village staff and officials, developers, designers and adjacent property owners

  • Prepare, document, and improve review

procedures

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree in an environmentally

focused degree program is preferred

  • 8+ years' experience operating in a water or

wastewater treatment facility or related experience

  • Significant experience in a water/wastewater

operations and laboratory procedures

  • Knowledge of NPDES limits for wastewater

quality and wastewater treatment facility regulations

  • Illinois IEPA Wastewater Treatment Operator's

License preferred

  • Illinois IEPA Water Treatment Operator's

License

  • Ability

to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff and officials

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!

www.harrisonconsultingsolutions.com

517-906-6926

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