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The Water and Sewer Department Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating projects, such as emergency response, system maintenance, and pipeline rehabilitation projects. This position coordinates and directs activities involved in the implementation and completion of projects including but not limited to: defining and controlling scope, schedule, budget, design review, and construction compliance. Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Oversee the planning, design and construction of municipal utility projects including water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Manage, organize, coordinate and monitor activities of consultants, design professionals, contractors, City staff, outside agencies and other project professionals to insure that construction projects are designed, conducted and completed in accordance with goals established by the Water and Sewer Department with respect to quality of work, schedule and budget. Coordinate with the Engineering Department, the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development, the Office of Sustainability and Environment, and other City departments to implement project design standards and recommend critical design elements in the planning of the City?s utility system infrastructure. Work cooperatively with other City employees and private organizations to facilitate project implementation and completion. Interact with utility companies and other governmental agencies to obtain necessary permits and clearances and to ensure regulatory compliance including safety requirements. Meet and work with elected officials, community representatives, business owners, residents and other stakeholders to review proposed projects and activities, address questions and comments and educate community on the value and need for proposed projects. Attend and manage public meetings outside of regular work hours. Solve problems and work through unusual situations using professional judgement and by adapting methods or interpreting instructions to resolve a particular problem. Exhibit judgment and ingenuity to develop new or adapt existing methods and approaches for accomplishing objectives or to deal with new or unusual requirements within the limits of the guidelines or policies. Develop program and project budgets, schedules, work plans, and cost estimates and projections. Manage projects through the public procurement process including bidding and construction. Review and prepare Amendments and Change Orders on design and/or construction projects. Review and approve Contractors? Certificates for Payment and/or consultant invoices. Analyze and prepare written reports on program and project performance using quantitative and qualitative analyses and other project management techniques. Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes. Plan and execute the design and construction of municipal utilities in conformance with Federal, State and local regulations and design standards ensuring that the work meets or exceeds expectations. Performs other duties as assigned. Recommended Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor?s degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Management with seven to ten (7-10) years of related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Special Requirements Successful pre-employment physical examination Valid Class D driver?s license Engineer-In-Training Certification in Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OSHA 10 hour Construct