Engineer (Program Management) - Metropolitan Water District - Los Angeles, CA - EXPIRED
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Job Information:
Company: Metropolitan Water District
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a consortium of twenty six cities and water districts that provides drinking water to nearly 19 million people in Southern California. MetropolitanÃs mission is to provide its service area with adequate and reliable supplies of high quality water to meet current and future needs in an environmentally and economically responsible way. MetropolitanÃs facilities include the 242-mile Colorado River Aqueduct, five conventional water treatment plants with a combined capacity of 2.3 billion gallons per day, nine surface water reservoirs, 800 miles of pipeline, and 16 hydroelectric power plants.
ENGINEER (Program Management)
The Engineering Services Group, Program Management Section, Program Management (PM) Unit currently has two (2) openings for an Engineer position: the first position is in the Conveyance & Distribution PM team and the second position in the Colorado River Aqueduct PM team. These positions are located at MetropolitanÃs headquarters located in downtown Los Angeles, CA.
Positions within this job are responsible for the project management of multiple capital and/or O&M projects, providing project management expertise on engineering projects and ensuring that engineering service meets MetropolitanÃs standards of quality, efficiency, and technical integrity. As project manager, the scope of responsibility includes the day-to-day management of all project activities as well as assisting or leading the preparation of project proposals; performing and/or directing planning and scoping studies; obtaining project funding and authorization through the Board letter/Board presentation process; monitoring and controlling project scope, progress, schedules, and budgets, coordinating with Water System Operations and Water Resource Management (customers); identifying and coordinating environmental assessments and documentation; preparing reports; utilizing standard Metropolitan software applications: Primavera, Microsoft Project; providing regular input and updates to the CIP system; performing other initiatives related to project management or new project evaluations, as needed. Employee in this position is required to have and maintain a license in good standing as a California Professional Engineer.
JOB DUTIES
GENERAL
1. Leads the planning, coordinating, conducting, and monitoring tests, studies, investigations.
2. Represents Metropolitan within area of responsibility with external entities; may negotiate and resolve issues.
3. Leads and prepares technical documents and reports; prepares and makes presentations.
4. Leads and develops, negotiates and administers contracts and agreements; oversees the work of vendors, consultants and contractors.
5. Leads, plans, coordinates, and conducts projects, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
6. Provides technical expertise within area of responsibility on projects, programs, and issues.
7. Performs special assignments in support of Metropolitan initiatives.
8. Leads and performs technical analyses and provides recommendations to support planning, design, construction, infrastructure reliability and/or operational issues.
9. Leads and prepares and reviews design criteria, plans, specifications, submittals, cost estimates, and budgets.
10. Leads and develops standards, procedures, guidelines, and manuals.
11. May execute mathematical, statistical, and other models.
12. Leads and performs site and construction inspections.
13. May lead or perform emergency response duties.
14. Maintains official records, documents, and data.
15. Acts as Project Manager; plans, coordinates, and conducts projects within area of responsibility, including monitoring scope, quality, budget, and schedule.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
1. Leads interdisciplinary teams assigned to programs and projects; ensures compliance with project and customer requirements.
2. Leads and develops of scope, budgets, and schedules for projects; monitors expenditures, schedules, quality, and reporting.
3. Secures program and project authorization and funding. Forecasts cash flow for program and projects.
4. Evaluates contractor claims, negotiates settlements, and provides recommendations to management.
Work Schedule: 9/80, Monday - Friday (alternate Fridays off)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience: BachelorÃs degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and six years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level; or MasterÃs degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years of relevant experience, of which two years must have been at the Associate Engineer level.
Related field of studies is defined as a BachelorÃs degree or higher in the Engineering field (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, and Chemical).
Relevant experience is defined as detailed design or project management of similar capital infrastructure projects. Lead role in a project team environment.
General Required Knowledge of: Engineering principles, practices and applications in specific discipline; project management principles and practices; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to area of responsibility; project management; and current office technology and equipment.
Program Management Required Knowledge of: Manufacturing and construction means, methods and equipment.
General Required Skills and Abilities to: Manage projects; analyze and interpret data; organize; engineering and project scheduling software; prepare and deliver presentations; prepare technical reports and correspondence; use independent judgment and exercise discretion; problem solve; prioritize and multi-task; communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently and in a team environment; lead and train; and operate current office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
Program Management Required Skills and Ability to: Estimate and negotiate.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Employees in this position may be required to obtain and maintain the following certifications, licensing and registrations:
Licenses
ï Valid California Class C Driver License that allows you to drive in the course of your employment (Must have at time of application).
ï License in good standing as a California Professional Engineer (Must have at time of application).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND VISION REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee to successfully perform the job duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job duties.
Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as personal computers and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity.
Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines, or irritant chemicals; etc. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
Job Related Selection Criteria:
20% Job Preparation (education, experience & training relevant to the position)
25% Technical Skills and Knowledge such as:
ï Large scale water distribution system project design and operation with an
emphasis on large diameter pipeline rehabilitation, mechanical equipment and/or structural issues;
ï Public works construction concepts and techniques.
25% Project Management, Organization, and Planning Skills and Knowledge such as:
ï Engineering project management concepts and techniques, including scoping,
budgeting, benchmarking, scheduling, negotiating, estimating, and planning;
status reporting; project controls; project team building; conflict resolution; and
leading project staff.
15% Oral Communication Skills
15% Written Communication Skills
100% Total
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent medical, dental, life, vision and retirement plans, including pension plan and 401k (with matching contribution), tuition reimbursement, and more
- Training and advancement opportunities
- On-site fitness center
- Excellent working environment
- Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
- Public transportation reimbursements and van pools
For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: http://www.mwdh2o.com/PDF_Careers/benefits.pdf
This job announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. To receive a copy of the complete job description, please send an email to [email protected].
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email [email protected].
MWD is a Federal and State EO employer ñ Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.
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