Willamette Treatment Plant Program Supervisor WILLA001591

Willamette Treatment Plant Program Supervisor – WILLA001591

This posting will close Monday, October 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. P.S.T.

For over 75 years, the City of Eugene has relied on the McKenzie River and the Hayden Bridge Water Filtration Plant to meet all of the city's water needs. Our single water source and single water treatment plant puts our customers at risk of extended outages should we experience a significant disruption of service from a chemical spill, natural disaster, or equipment failure, etc. Since clean water is vital to public health, safety and the economy, EWEB is planning to build a second water treatment plant on the Willamette River to provide much needed resiliency to our community.

EWEB’s Water Division is seeking a Supervisor to help create, guide, and provide oversight of this critical infrastructure project. This position is responsible for providing primary leadership and supervision of the Willamette Water Treatment Plant project delivery team including engineering, planning, and technical staff, but will also actively participate in detailed plan design review and contract management. This position reports to and partners directly with the Chief Water Operations Officer and ensures the 19.4 million gallon per day conventional water treatment plant on the Willamette River is delivered meeting EWEB’s stated objectives and values. This position serves as liaison between the Project Team and key internal and external stakeholders.

We are seeking a seasoned professional engineer, project manager, or program manager with experience managing complex water/wastewater, or similar utility infrastructure capital projects, including familiarity with Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project delivery, and the ability to work with a variety of highly skilled team members, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

Program Management

• Manage full program life cycle with organized and disciplined approach.
• Build program governance and advise on project approach, policies and best practices.
• Identify key stakeholders, conduct needs assessments regarding potential program impacts, and develop a plan for mitigating impacts.
• Engage with operations stakeholders ensuring the plant meets the highest standard of operability and user friendliness.
• Manage Owners Agent and other contracts to ensure performance of consultants and contractors.
• Manage vendor resources and activities including overseeing bid processes, contract management and renewal.
• Work cross-functionally with other staff, peers, and customers across various lines of businesses, teams, and external partners. Identify dependencies with other programs and collaborate with key stakeholders and sponsors to manage intersecting objectives and competing resources.
• Provide oversight, maintenance, and development of water rights and related activities pertaining to the project.
• Create and execute project work schedules and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements to ensure the completion of assigned projects on time, within budget and in accordance with EWEB’s goals and objectives.
• Assess initial and emerging risks and complications. Respond with change control activities and other mitigation strategies.
• Create plans and track progress; adjust and adapt as necessary to ensure timelines and budgetary requirements are met, and that program objectives are satisfied.
• Create tools to monitor quality control and assurances, procedures, and processes. Applies and quantifies performance variances and graphic presentation of quality controls.
• Meet quality standards of expected deliverables during all phases of the program life cycle: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing.

Supervision

• Manage resources and cross functional program teams.
• Motivate and provide direction and support to the program teams and stakeholders.
• Supervise and provide both technical and functional oversight to staff by providing prescribed procedures, methods, formats, and training in several project management areas where the incumbent is a subject matter expert.
• Schedule and assign tasks, monitor progress, review results and evaluate performance.

Financial Stewardship

• Prepare annual work plans and budgets for the program in coordination with EWEB financial staff.
• Manage financial objectives and budget by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions

Reporting

• Ensure program documentation is created and maintained to include project initiation documents, plans, risk, and issue logs, change control documents, and any other relevant information for the program.
• Use multiple means of reporting and communication strategies to convey project and program status to stakeholders at all levels throughout the organization including presenting to EWEB’s Board of Commissioners. Includes development of key metrics and dashboards.

Why this project?

This is a once in a lifetime project for most water professionals. It is the largest project EWEB has initiated in the Water Utility since our Hayden Bridge treatment facility was built! The Willamette Treatment Plant program will bring much needed water resiliency to Eugene to prevent public health impacts and economic losses that come with extended water outages and will protect invaluable water rights for our community both now and for future generations. We have built up a highly skilled team of professionals, and you could be part of leading this exciting and fulfilling endeavor to invest in Eugene’s water future!

Compensation & Benefits

The starting annual salary for this position is $140,482.56 to $187,310.09. The salary offered will be established based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge and skills, relevant experience, and internal equity. Consistent with EWEB’s compensation philosophy, it is not customary to place individuals at the high end of the salary range at the time of hire. Compensation decisions are made holistically to support fair, consistent, and equitable pay practices, taking into account the specific circumstances of each position and candidate.[KK1] [LK2]

EWEB values total worker health both at work and at home and provides a robust compensation & benefits package – Read more about our benefits.

Qualifications & Requirements

Equivalency: EWEB will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience when reviewing applications. Candidates who do not meet all of the minimum qualifications, but whose application materials demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in the position are encouraged to apply. We understand that valuable experience can be gained through various avenues, and we value diverse experiences and unique perspectives.

Experience: Eight years of professional project or program management experience in high‑level or enterprise‑wide strategic Water/Wastewater Utility initiatives requiring coordination of activities and resources of multiple divisions and/or departments. Four years of direct supervision in a multi‑functional work environment OR an equivalent combination of professional, senior, lead, or project management experience may satisfy the supervisor requirement.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Construction Engineering Management, Project Management, Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or a closely related field.

Recommended education, experience, training, and certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Program Management Professional (PgMP). Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months. Master’s degree in a relevant area. Experience in the public sector and the water utility industry, especially in contract and construction oversight.

Oregon driver license required: Yes, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Post-offer background check required: Yes

Please Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. EWEB is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Location:

This position is based in Eugene, Oregon, and has been approved as a hybrid work arrangement involving a combination of telecommuting and working on site on a weekly basis. Out of area candidates may be eligible for a relocation reimbursement.

Why Choose EWEB?

EWEB offers employees a progressive work culture devoted to providing excellent public service. Our employees work in a fast‑paced environment where creativity, innovation, involvement, teamwork, and professional development are supported and encouraged. EWEB is also committed to providing a work environment conducive to the safety, health, and well‑being of its workforce, and offers great benefits, including but not limited to health care, vacation and sick leave, pension, holidays, and an employee credit union. We consistently rank as one of the healthiest employers in Oregon!

As a public utility, we do not operate to earn a profit or to serve the investment needs of stockholders. Instead, EWEB is chartered by the City of Eugene to serve the interests of its citizens. We are owned by the people of Eugene and it’s our job to provide safe, reliable, affordable water and electricity for our customers.

Why Choose Eugene?

It’s a university city big enough to boast excellent restaurants, arts, and events, but small enough to still feel like a community. It’s also easy to get out of town, making it an ideal place for lovers of outdoor activities, with world‑class opportunities for fishing, rafting, bicycling, hiking, and camping. The city is just an hour to the Cascades Mountains or to the Oregon Coast, but you don’t have to leave Eugene to find nature. The Willamette River runs through the middle of the city and there are parks and trails throughout Eugene. Whatever you’re looking for, you can find it here!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

EWEB takes pride in our commitment to diversity and inclusion among our employees. We embrace and value differences of culture, education, experience, physical ability and unique perspectives in our workplace. Attracting, retaining and advancing talent from all sources strengthens our bond with the multifaceted community we serve.

Program Supervisor – Willamette Treatment Plan

TOBACCO, SMOKE, AND VAPOR - FREE CAMPUS POLICY

EWEB fosters an environment promoting good health for both employees and the public. We want to enhance the quality of air, appearance, and employee health in and around EWEB facilities and equipment. Employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors may not use, distribute, or sell tobacco while participating in EWEB functions, on EWEB property, or while performing right‑of‑way tasks.

Other Requirements

Note: This description is intended to represent key areas of responsibility. It is not meant to be all inclusive and does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Nothing in this description restricts EWEB’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions may occasionally be updated, as necessary, to reflect evolving business needs.

Supplemental Question Statement:

Please Note: The application for this position includes supplemental questions. Your responses will be scored and used to determine if you will proceed to the next step of the selection process. Provide detailed answers to each question. Please do not reference your resume or application in your responses. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Supplemental questions:

1. Describe your experience managing complex water/wastewater, or similar utility infrastructure capital projects, including familiarity with Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project delivery, and ability to work with a variety of highly skilled team members, consultants, contractors and stakeholders.

2. Describe any innovative approaches you have utilized in project management to overcome challenges that emerged during the course of a project, such as cost escalations, unexpected circumstances, or issues with third‑party coordination.

3. Based on your experience, what in your opinion are three most essential ingredients to delivering successful projects and how does the Supervisor ensure that success?