Project Manager

Who We Are

Nexus Water Group is a leading regulated water and wastewater utility serving more than 1.3 million people across 12 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces.

"Nexus" means connection. Through the essential water and wastewater services we deliver, we have a very personal connection to the people, businesses, and communities we serve. This is why our operations are locally led and managed. Every day, over 1,200 professionals deliver vital, safe, and reliable service through over 670 water systems and 360 wastewater systems.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off and Holidays : Starting at 3 weeks annually and paid company holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits : The first day of the month after your start, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. Other great benefits include company provided life insurance and Employee Assistance Program just to name a few.
• 401(k) Program : Employer contribution. Employer contribution made to the 401(k) plan are vested at 100% and start 30 days after your start.
• Grow with us : Professionally development opportunities through training, professional certifications, and education allowance
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG) : ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Overview

The Nexus Water Group team has an opportunity for a Project Manager . This position supports the delivery of projects of varying size and complexity, primarily related to water and wastewater utilities for Sunshine Water Company. The role will be responsible for coordinating, organizing, and controlling project activities within the state of Florida.

Work Location and Schedule

This position will be based in Altamonte Springs, FL with some travel. Schedule is Monday to Friday during standard business hours.

What You'll Do

• Develop complex water and wastewater construction project plans from initiation to closure, adhering to milestone and deadlines..
• Creates and maintains activity and progress reports for internal and external customers.
• Responsible for all project development.
• Manage Construction Inspections
• Obtains engineering proposals, monitors project budgets, construction activity and coordinates timing with operations.
• Tracks all budget related information, such as hours worked and expenses, etc.
• Coordinates all daily activities and personnel for each project.
• Responsible for all project documentation
• Development of communication and stakeholder management plans.
• Ensures the success of projects, while remaining within with scope, quality, time and budget constraints.
• Notifies management staff of any current or pending escalations relating to projects, or items that could impact the success of projects.
• Assists with forecasting and planning capital projects up to 5 years in advance.
• Coordinates and completes the work necessary to obtain approval on emergency projects.
• Constant, independent travel daily between worksites on Company time.
• Attends project team status meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Experience

• Requires a minimum of 3 years engineering experience, preferably related to water and/or wastewater projects and design.
• Proficiency with MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook; ability to learn internal software programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and/or other project management software
• Proficiency with project management methodologies
• Ability to understand project management financial management
• Ability to read engineering drawings and reports
• Ability to read permitting documentation, commission reports, contracts and other technical information
• Ability to prioritize work, including approvals, that will ensure the projects are managed to schedule
• Ability to document, accurate information and provide reports.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills, including negotiating, decision-making research and analysis, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster a safe working environment for fellow workers and vendors.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees project stakeholders including the public.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of the project, construction, engineering and operations field's concepts, practices and procedures.

Education and Licenses

• Project Management Professional Certification, and/or
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or similar field required
• Must maintain a valid driver's license

Nice To Have

• MS or MBA preferred.
• PE preferred
• SAP knowledge preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to calculate basic mathematical equations.
• Ability to read and interpret soil and hydro-geological reports and maps.
• Ability to provide safe working conditions for fellow workers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and implement a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures.
• Ability to motivate others in the pursuit of Company goals.

Work Environment

• Normal office setting
• May require considerable mental focus or sensory effort for an extensive length of time (consistently throughout the day)
• May spend an extensive amount of time focused on a screen or on a task.

About Our Company

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic or condition protected by Federal, state, or local law.

We are an E-Verify participating employer.