Project Manager - Water and Wastewater Treatment
2 days ago
Poughkeepsie
Job Description The Project Manager is responsible for managing the operations and maintenance of the drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as ensuring that operations comply with health and environmental regulations. The role requires troubleshooting operational issues, ensuring safety compliance, engaging in client relations, leading and directing work of others, and being available for on-call emergencies. This position offers opportunities for career growth and requires a commitment to upholding and embodying the company's values and culture. Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, and a rotating on-call schedule. Work Location: Lagrange, NY and surrounding areas. Mileage reimbursement is provided for use of personal vehicle. Benefits and Compensation: • Annual compensation is estimated between $83,000 and $93,000, depending on the candidate’s experience, certifications, and overall qualifications., • Health Insurance, Dental, Vision & Telemedicine., • Health Savings Account., • Life Insurance., • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions., • Paid Vacation & Sick Days., • Annual Bonus Program. Job Responsibilities: Operations & Compliance • Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues at assigned facilities to ensure continuous and efficient performance; promptly report concerns to the manager., • Record test results in logbooks and data systems; maintain data integrity and report abnormalities to the manager., • Troubleshoot and report equipment issues; perform repairs and preventative maintenance under managerial guidance., • Purchase and order lab supplies, chemicals, and consumables to maintain operational continuity., • Attend regulatory walkthrough inspections., • Prepare and compile regulatory and management-directed reports in alignment with compliance guidelines and instructions from the Senior Area Manager., • Maintain facility cleanliness and organization, and groundskeeping tasks., • Maintain assigned vehicle and follow policies regarding vehicle operation and safety., • Ensure safety compliance and proactively address safety concerns., • Respond to on-call emergencies within a 60-minute timeframe when scheduled. Leadership & Personnel Oversight • Address employee concerns while upholding policy and confidentiality., • Lead team operations by directing staff, overseeing training initiatives, and actively contributing to hiring processes., • Prepare employee work schedules and assist with payroll entries to support accurate and timely compensation. Client Relations & Strategic Growth • Foster strong client relationships and ensure satisfaction and loyalty., • Develop client budgets and monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with project objectives and financial constraints., • Perform additional duties as required to support the overall operations and objectives of the organization. Required Qualifications and Certifications: • Possession of a NY Grade 3A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification is preferred., • Prior experience in a wastewater and water treatment facility with strong knowledge of treatment processes and regulatory compliance., • Ability to lead, supervise employees, and manage projects., • Valid state driver’s license with a record of responsible driving., • Strong professional communication skills, both verbal and written., • General computer proficiency and the ability to learn technical systems., • Candidates will be subject to background screening and motor vehicle record checks as part of the hiring process. Physical Requirements: • Ability to speak and hear: 4-8 hours/day., • Walking, standing, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling: 4-8 hours/day., • Use hands and fingers to handle, touch, and reach: 4-8 hours/day., • Climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and sit., • Regularly lift and carry materials weighing 10–25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs., • Operate gasoline, diesel, or gas-powered equipment and hand tools. Working Conditions: • Environment: Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to sun, heat, cold temperatures, snow, and ice., • Noise level: Moderate. #INDEED #ZR Company DescriptionWe Simplify Water H2O Innovation is a water solutions company dedicated to helping communities and industries solve their most pressing water challenges. Guided by its mission to Simplify Water, the Corporation delivers value through four synergistic pillars: Water Technologies & Services (WTS), Specialty Products (SP), Operation & Maintenance (O&M), and Water Infrastructure Development (WID). H2O Innovation provides equipment, chemicals, consumables, and long-term services that support the full life cycle of water, wastewater, and water reuse. Every day, the Corporation empowers its team with the resources and guidance they need to exceed customer expectations. By integrating innovation and operational excellence, H2O Innovation has become a trusted global partner for sustainable water management.We Simplify Water\r\n\r\nH2O Innovation is a water solutions company dedicated to helping communities and industries solve their most pressing water challenges. Guided by its mission to Simplify Water, the Corporation delivers value through four synergistic pillars: Water Technologies & Services (WTS), Specialty Products (SP), Operation & Maintenance (O&M), and Water Infrastructure Development (WID). H2O Innovation provides equipment, chemicals, consumables, and long-term services that support the full life cycle of water, wastewater, and water reuse. Every day, the Corporation empowers its team with the resources and guidance they need to exceed customer expectations. By integrating innovation and operational excellence, H2O Innovation has become a trusted global partner for sustainable water management.