Utilities Infrastructure Project Manager – Water

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of a portfolio of water infrastructure projects from the definition of scope through to project closeout, ensuring completion within budget and on schedule.

• Establish project scope prior to bidding, clearly outlining inclusions and exclusions.

• Develop project plans considering lead times, agency reviews, access issues, seasonal constraints, and potential delays.

• Maintain project plans, milestones, and budgeted completion dates using project management software.

• Proactively identify risks and implement recovery strategies for projects that are falling behind.

• Conduct site visits as necessary and confirm project completion before final closeout.

• Oversee engineers and contractors, ensuring accountability for quality, safety, scheduling, and costs.

• Manage bids, contracts, change orders, contractor scopes, and timelines.

• Collaborate with engineers for design and construction, defining scopes, reviewing designs, estimates, invoices, and progress reports.

• Select and cultivate contractors in the designated region, replacing underperforming contractors when needed.

• Coordinate permits, plan reviews, and approvals with state agencies and local authorities.

• Ensure that projects comply with regulatory requirements and hand over completed systems and documentation for ongoing compliance.

• Create budgets and cost forecasts; track actual expenses and report any variances.

• Update the VP of Capital Projects and Sr. Utilities Program Manager on project status, overdue projects, risks, and key decisions.

• Assist with annual utility budget planning by providing project scopes and cost estimates.

• Keep community managers and RVPs updated on schedules, access, and potential impacts on the community.

• Collaborate with the Sr. Utilities Program Manager on project priorities, sequencing, and capital requirements.

• Participate in shared outage communication and provide assistance as necessary.

• Advocate for accountability, continuous improvement, and Havenpark’s mission of fostering caring communities.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field is preferred.

• 3-5 years of experience managing utility infrastructure projects, specifically in water.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with water treatment, storage, distribution, and irrigation project delivery from design through construction and closeout.

• Understanding of drinking water regulations, agency plan reviews, and permitting processes.

• Experience with construction contracts, bidding processes, change orders, and vendor management.

• Proficient in project budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking.

• Skilled in using project management software and scheduling tools.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Self-motivated and organized problem solver capable of managing multiple projects and priorities independently.

• High learning agility; adept at working with all organizational levels and a strong team player.

• Primarily office-based role requiring extensive use of computers and phones, including long periods of sitting, as well as walking and standing at outdoor project sites.

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Option for remote work.

• Coverage of travel expenses and time for project-site visits and meetings (travel is expected approximately once per quarter, with occasional additional travel).