MacKay
Infrastructure
FacilitiesEngineeringProjectManager-WaterSystem
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“Facilities Engineering Project Manager - Water System at MacKay. Skills: Water infrastructure, Capital improvement programs, Project delivery. Manage capital improvement plan development. Oversee delivery of capital improvement projects”
Industry & Context.
Pass pre-employment background check, Pass drug screen, Participate in E-Verify
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in civil, structural, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline, 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency, Professional Engineering license in Illinois or ability to obtain
Nice to Have
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, 10-15 + years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities, Experience working on municipal projects, Proven interpersonal skills, Client interaction, Public speaking, Persuasive project financial management, Ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams
What You'll Do.
Manage capital improvement plan development
Oversee delivery of capital improvement projects
Manage water system facilities projects
Oversee water purification treatment planning
Manage water/wastewater treatment design
Manage construction management
Provide technical oversight for implementation
Coordinate project presentations
Lead conceptual project development
Participate in design consultant selection
Negotiate final scope and fee
Negotiate contracts with consultants
Monitor consultant compliance
Monitor project production
Manage project compliance with schedule
Manage project compliance with budget
Manage project compliance with quality objectives
Supervise technical professionals
Supervise project managers
Manage workload and staffing
Monitor financial status of projects
Report financial status of projects
Monitor completion status of projects
Report completion status of projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across disciplines; Work with support services team; Represent the Chicago DWM; Oversee service providers; Work with client; Lead diverse teams
Communication Scope
Public speaking; Client interaction; Project presentations
Process & Methodology
Project management, Capital improvement program management, Design consultant selection, Contract negotiation, Budget management, Schedule management, Quality management
Full Job Description
At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed. MacKay is looking for a full-time Facilities Engineering Project Manager - Water System to join our team in Chicago, IL. This Project Manager on the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) Program Services team will oversee the delivery of multi-year $3.9 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to enhance Chicago’s water infrastructure. Highly qualified candidates would be licensed Professional Engineers with experience leading and supporting large municipal capital improvement programs. Previous work on water infrastructure projects is preferred. The Facilities Engineering Project Manager will represent the Chicago DWM and oversee service providers to execute a range of CIP Projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. We provide a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements available. We’re committed to our work – but we also value fun. If that sounds like a good fit, let’s talk. Key Responsibilities: Serve within a team as the Project Manager responsible for the development and delivery of the capital improvement plan for major water system facilities that include water purification plants; intake structures; pumping stations; reservoirs; hydraulic structures; buildings/structure and large conveyance for raw and finished water supply tunnels. Water purification treatment planning and water/wastewater treatment design and construction management. Provide technical oversight for implementation of projects. Coordinates and participates in project presentations to DWM and other external gr
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