Water Treatment Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Woodard & Curran is an employee-owned engineering, science, and operations firm dedicated to clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture that supports professional growth, flexibility, and meaningful work, empowering our employees to make a lasting impact on our clients, communities, and the planet.

Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators and operations specialists across the country, backed by the knowledge and skills of hundreds more engineers, scientists, and regulatory experts, to quickly tackle the most challenging operational issues and keep treatment plants and other municipal facilities running efficiently and in full compliance. Woodard & Curran also aids employees in earning, upgrading, and maintaining their industry certifications.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

Woodard & Curran is seeking a full-time O&M Project Manager, ideally dual-certified with a Florida Class A Water treatment certification. The Project Manager will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities and being a steward of the operations team serving the City of Ft. Lauderdale.

Each day presents different challenges and learning opportunities as we work towards 100% compliance which is achieved by daily process monitoring and a comprehensive preventative maintenance system. If you enjoy working outdoors protecting nature’s precious resource, water, then this position is for you. Woodard & Curran is dedicated to our employees’ growth and development and wants to help you on your lifetime career path.

The Project Manager will play an active role in coordination and communication with operations, client representatives, contractors, and any assigned engineering firms. He or she will also work closely with all parties to ensure effective system operation and optimization, staff development, implementation and management of an innovative asset management program, administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects, and emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events, etc.

Work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures. Our operators participate in an “on call” rotation for plant coverage outside normal workday hours and shifts may include weekends. In addition, operators will be required to respond to emergency situations and work in inclement weather as needed. 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7.00am – 3.30pm. Will be required to respond to emergency or unpredicted situations. 

Why would you choose Woodard & Curran?

• You would be offered a generous total rewards package:

• Competitive compensation.

• Excellent Benefits to include retirement, generous paid time off, holidays, medical & dental insurance, flexible spending account.

• Career growth.

• Support and reimbursement in earning, upgrading, and keeping your licenses and certifications within the industry. Bonus potential for obtaining next level licensure.

• An opportunity to be an owner of Woodard & Curran.

• Participation in annual Company-wide Project Managers Retreat.

• Attentive and local corporate and leadership support to assure PM Success. 

What would you need to succeed?

• 10 to 15 years’ experience in managing complex water or wastewater treatment facilities including reuse, laboratory, and/or solids handling systems.
• Florida Water treatment Operators License – Class A preferred.

• Ensure safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed and DOT, OSHA, Healthy and Safety and other requirements are met. Conduct routine facility inspections and Interact with regulators as required.

• Demonstrate collaborative and team leadership approach.

• Experience hiring, supporting, supervising, and developing a staff of 10-15 employees.

• High school or equivalent, with technical/vocational school background; College degree preferred with focus in Environmental Areas.

• Identify and participate in activities to support the local community.

• Demonstrated financial acumen through oversight of operating and capital budgets.

• Active participation in recruiting, including partnering/supporting local wastewater/water school/program.

• Direct participation in the operation, maintenance, and repair of water/wastewater facilities including the utilization of predictive maintenance systems.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.

• Oversight and utilization of Operations Database for process control, optimization, and regulatory reporting.

• Proven track record with regulators and solid understanding of regulations and reporting requirements.

• Familiar with computers (Excel, Word, HACH WIMS, etc.), including report generation.

• Applicant must possess a valid Driver’s License and a good driving record.

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.

• Demonstrated ability to partner with local leadership, including attending city staff and council meetings as appropriate. 

Depending upon experience and certification.

Woodard & Curran offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information about our benefits & workplace policies visit Benefit & Policy Information - Woodard & Curran.

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Equal Employment Opportunity & Accessibility: Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to non-discrimination and make employment decisions based on job-related factors. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

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