Assistant Project Manager - Water and Wastewater Treatment at Woodard Curran

Groveland, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Water Utilities, Wastewater Treatment, Environmental EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

  • Experience in day-to-day operations, maintenance, and management of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities
  • Experience managing SCADA systems and remote communications networks
  • Ability to implement and manage predictive maintenance programs
  • Capability to administer routine and capital repair/replacement projects
  • Proficiency in emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, alarms, and force majeure events
  • Skills in producing operations and compliance reports for regulatory agencies and municipalities
  • Experience in managing and overseeing Capital Improvement Plans
  • Ability to collaborate with engineers on planning and construction administration
  • Comfort attending council meetings and delivering project update presentations
  • Strong client relations and communication skills
  • Staff development and promotion abilities
  • Knowledge of health and safety protocols, including safety plan development, incident reporting, and investigations
  • Ability to review development plans and attend pre-construction meetings
  • Budget preparation and management skills
  • Reliable attendance with schedule 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
  • Availability for standby duty and on-call work, including evenings and weekends
  • Oversight experience for a staff of 19+ employees in operations, maintenance, collections, distribution, and customer service
  • Hands-on work capability and administrative duties proficiency
  • Close client communication and coordination with staff, contractors, and engineering firms

Responsibilities

  • Day-to-day operations and management of all water, wastewater, and reclaimed water facilities
  • Day-to-day operations and management of SCADA system and remote communications network
  • Implementation and management of innovative predictive maintenance program
  • Administration and implementation of routine and capital repair/replacement projects
  • Emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, and all alarm events
  • Provision of required operations and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and municipality
  • Management and oversight of large Capital Improvement Plan
  • Collaboration with engineers on future planning and ongoing construction administration
  • Attending council meetings and presenting project update presentations
  • Providing client relations
  • Promoting and developing staff members
  • Working with Health and Safety Team on safety issues, including safety plan development/implementation, incident reporting, and investigations
  • Reviewing development plans and attending pre-construction meetings
  • Assisting in preparing and managing project budget
  • Overseeing staff of 19+ in daily operations, maintenance, collections, distribution, and customer service
  • Coordinating ongoing daily operation of the utility system
  • Maintaining close client communications and coordination with staff, client representatives, contractors, and engineering firms
  • Performing hands-on work and producing required reports

Skills

Water Treatment
Wastewater Treatment
Operations Management
Facility Maintenance
Staff Supervision
Project Management
Client Communication
Regulatory Compliance
Collections Systems
Distribution Systems
Customer Service

Woodard Curran

Engineering and consulting for water management

About Woodard Curran

Woodard Curran specializes in engineering, science, and operations with a focus on clean water infrastructure and environmental consulting. They address complex water and environmental challenges by providing services such as water resources management, wastewater treatment, stormwater management, water reuse and recycling, and environmental remediation. Their project-based business model allows them to engage with a variety of clients, including government entities, private businesses, and institutions, generating revenue through consulting, design, and operational services. Unlike many competitors, Woodard Curran emphasizes modernizing water resources data management and has developed forensic tools to identify contaminants, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Their goal is to make a positive impact on environmental health and sustainability, supported by initiatives from the Woodard Curran Foundation.

Portland, MaineHeadquarters
1979Year Founded
$6.9MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EnergyIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Mental Health Support
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition from companies offering advanced automated systems like Greasezilla.
Strategic shifts from new leadership roles may disrupt operations or client relationships.
Reliance on grants poses financial risks if applications are unsuccessful.

Differentiation

Specializes in solving complex water and environmental challenges with innovative solutions.
Offers comprehensive services including water reuse, environmental remediation, and stormwater management.
Developed forensic tools to identify PFAS contaminants, aiding in compliance and liability management.

Upsides

Growing demand for PFAS remediation services due to increased regulatory scrutiny.
Rising interest in water reuse technologies for sustainable water management solutions.
Expansion of public-private partnerships offers long-term contract opportunities.

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