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Graham & Associates is seeking a Project Manager (PM) for a critical water/wastewater Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) program assignment in DeKalb County. This position requires you to be on site. We are based out of the Metropolitan Atlanta Area. Minimum of 10 years of experience on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields. Minimum of 5 years at the Project Manager level on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields. Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business or related field. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Health insurance. Retirement plans. Professional development opportunities. Key Responsibilities: PMs within the CIP PMT are responsible for directly managing, on behalf of the client and working collaboratively with client PMs, DWM contractors on select CIP projects to achieve CIP cost, quality, risk and schedule outcomes. Key tasks include: Assuring program standards and protocols are followed. Directly managing project management functions for assigned projects through planning, design and construction phases: Project manage progress for Design Consultants (DC), contracted through the client, for completion of Project Implementation Report (PIR) to schedule, to cost and contracted quality and risk. Coordination and facilitation of procurement process for DC for Design Phase services. Project manage progress of DC contracted through client (or if DB, through DB Team) during design phase, to schedule, to cost and contracted quality and risk. Coordination and facilitation of reviews and meetings with DC and client staff. Project manage progress of Construction Contractor (CC) or Design build Contractor (DBC) contracted through client during construction phase, to schedule, to cost and contracted quality and risk, including: Monitoring progress and acting to drive CC/DBC recovery activities of progress lags schedule Performing or having performed by others review of RFIs, Submittals, RFS, RFD, Field Orders, CORs and Pay Requests in a timely manner. Direct reporting to the CIP PMT Deputy Program Manager, and under the leadership of the CIP PMT Program Manager (PgM) Produce project monthly status reports for submittal to client. Provide information and updates on projects to PgM and Program Controls team Provides feedback on project level lessons learned to PMT Deputy PgM for PMT's lessons learned register. Manages junior level staff assigned for projects PM is managing Be familiar with Program processes and champion implementation of these processes, including requiring contractors to meet project milestone dates, provide submittals and work products on required schedule and meet contractual requirements. Institutes and follows on individual projects, project level procedures for Project Management functions as developed by the PgM and Deputy PgM. Display sound commercial judgement in dealings with DCs, CCs and DBCs. Mentor junior project management staff on interpretation of contracts and on methods and best practices for holding contractors accountable for meeting the requirements of their contracts. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business or related field. At least 10 years of total experience on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields. Minimum of 5 years at the Project Manager level on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields. Technical design skills are required. Verifiable experience delivering multiple complex infrastructure projects and displaying sound commercial judgement in dealings with design consultants and construction contractors. Proven track record in addressing and drive rectification of performance issues in DCs, CCs or DBCs. Contract Manager Software Experience REQUIRED, Oracle-Contract Manager experience a plus Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and other similar industry standard engineering software packages. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Access Greater than 15 years of total experience on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields preferred. 10+ years at the Project Manager level on projects or programs in the water/wastewater and construction fields, with water and/or wastewater experience preferred. Master's degree in engineering, business or related field preferred. Experience in assurances (risk management, contracting, insurance, etc.) preferred. Experience with both conventional and design-build contracting preferred. PE or PMP Certification preferred.