Here at the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, we are a leader in water management and environmental stewardship. We strive to produce high-quality renewable products such as recycled water and top-quality compost to enhance and preserve the quality of life throughout our region. Our values go beyond just protecting the resources and the communities we serve. We are committed to applying ethical, transparent, and environmentally sustainable principles to all aspects of business and organizational conduct. We recognize that our commitment to the community starts with our employees. In order to ensure that our staff are able to continue to perform at a high level and provide unparalleled services throughout our service area, we strive to provide a healthy work-life balance.

 

Manages and takes responsibility for all phases of the project including the most complex and higher value assignments, including project development, preliminary design, design, construction, start-up, and post-construction by controlling all aspects of budget and schedule, and through resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery. 

 
Develops, implements, and monitors planning documents including project goals, scope of work, staffing requirements, schedules, budgets, procedures for accomplishing projects, and allotment of available resources for various phases of the projects as defined by the guidelines established. 

 
Identifies potential risks and recommends strategies, takes corrective action on issues, advises others of required actions, and brings unresolved problems to management. 

 
Prepares cost estimates and budget projections; authorizes expenditures within the approved authority; monitors compliance with state and federal funding requirements; obtains and maintains appropriate permits and documentation; prepares project reports; make presentations as necessary. 

 
Manages, directs, and coordinates and participates in the activities of the project team to ensure project progresses on schedule within prescribed budget, and with acceptable quality; confers with project team to provide technical advice and resolve problems; conducts project team meetings to ensure adequate communication of project status; and communicates project status and possible outcomes. 

 
Manages and participates in the selection of outside consultants; prepares requests for proposals; oversees the bid, proposal, and selection/purchase recommendation process for major capital projects; solicit proposals; reviews proposals; participates in the selection of consultants; participates in establishing schedules and performance criteria; and oversees consultant contracts and schedules. 

Manages  and participates in the contractor bid process; plans, schedules and directs the work of contractors; reviews report and specifications; coordinates work with multiple departments, other agencies and the contractor during design and construction; reviews, evaluates and negotiates scope of work changes and timeline extensions; negotiates and participates in mediating contract disputes between the Agency and contractors; and perform analysis and negotiates fair and reasonable costs of amendments and change orders. 

 
Prepares, reviews and maintains a variety of construction related documents, reports and correspondence; prepares, reviews and responds to RFIs and RFDs; manages document compliance database. 

Responsible for ensuring site safety of construction projects; monitors and coordinates the work of assigned construction project inspectors and ensure compliance with all building/construction standards; reviews and evaluates daily job status and inspection report prepared by construction project inspectors; reviews test results and details on extenuating field conditions or potential/actual difficulties; assures work is performed safely and in accordance with contract documents and applicable regulations and codes. 

 
Oversees and participates in selecting new unit staff; provides work guidance and direction to others;  assigns, trains, and monitors work of other employees for completeness, accuracy and conformance with Agency/departmental standards; provides input to supervisor on employee work performance and behaviors; provides input regarding performance requirements and development targets; provides training, coaching and mentoring to staff;  ensures a fair and open work environment in accordance with the Agency's commitment to teamwork, mutual trust and respect. 

 
Represents the Agency in meetings with elected officials, governmental or private sector organization and citizen groups. 

 

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of CIP projects and other types of engineering-related services as they relate to the area of assignment.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in engineering, construction management or a closely related field, and at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in diversified project management of public works construction projects; or equivalent Combination of education, training and experience.

 
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Agency's vehicle insurance program.

 

Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

 

A Professional Engineer's License may be substituted for the Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification requirement.

Advanced theory, principles and practices of engineering design, construction, contract administration and project/program management that relate to wastewater and water treatment/distribution facilities and infrastructure. 

Manage complex capital improvement projects, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective, accurate reports. 

Represent the Agency effectively in dealings and negotiations with consultants, contractors, and other agencies. 

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical and/or agility examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information.
 

Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1640 or hrdept@ieua.org at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.

 THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

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