Capital Project Lead (Senior Project Manager)

Goleta Water District is governed by a five-member elected Board of Directors, the District is an independent special district with an annual operating budget of $45 million. The District provides water to a diverse population of approximately 87,000 in the Goleta Valley, including agricultural, residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. The District’s water supply portfolio includes the Goleta Groundwater Basin, connections with Lake Cachuma and the State Water Project, and a recycled water system. The water system includes the LEED-certified Corona Del Mar Water Treatment Plant, storage

reservoirs, pumping facilities, 14 groundwater production and injection wells, over 270 miles of pipelines and thousands of appurtenances.

Under the direction of the Engineering Supervisor, in the Engineering and Infrastructure Department, the Capital Project Lead will work to implement a complex capital program for treatment and distribution systems of potable and recycled water. This position is responsible for leading, overseeing and participating in studies and the design and construction of capital improvement projects for the District. This includes overseeing Engineering staff and consultants, contractors, and vendors.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Effectively administer design and construction contracts, including reviewing scopes of work, schedules, and budgets in proposals and managing project delivery and execution.
• Succinctly analyze and develop recommendations for planning actions and policies; prepare and presents reports and supporting data.
• Simplify complex topics for non-technical audiences and prepare quick pointed summaries for executives and stakeholders.
• Think creatively and seek alternative solutions to produce results and add value wherever possible that will benefit the District, while clearly articulating options to management and policy makers.
• Exercise initiative, take personal responsibility, and follow through on assigned work.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that projects meet budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Perform calculations; participate in and oversee the development of designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and correspondence.
• Review complex technical reports, design packages, and other program deliverables.
• Coordinate work with other department and outside agencies.
• Read, interpret, and review maps, designs, specifications, plans, and drawings.
• Provide work direction to professional and technical engineering and clerical staff, consultants, and contractors; review work for completeness and accuracy.
• Respond to requests for information; provide assistance to contractors, outside engineers, and the public.
• Review requests for new and modified water service connections.
• Interpret, explain, and apply policies, procedures, and standards to customers, consultants, and contractors related to planning, designing, and constructing water projects; conduct site visits to verify information.
• Gather and compile a variety of data; compose memoranda; prepare and submit technical documents and reports for internal usage and for use by regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate in both short- and long-range planning related to water quality, drought management, stormwater capture, and recycled water activities.
• Assist in developing and monitoring engineering program and capital infrastructure budgets and planning documents; coordinate and participate in technical programs, activities, and events to meet goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in a civil discipline, or related field.
• Five years of capital project management, civil engineering, or construction management experience, preferably related to water works facilities or treatment.
• Valid California Driver’s License, and possession and proof of a good driving record as evidenced by freedom from multiple or serious traffic violations for at least two (2) years’ duration.