Woodard & Curran

Wastewater Treatment Project Manager

Sarasota, FL, US

In-personFull time roleMid Level

2 months ago

About the Job

Woodard & Curran is a national engineering, science, and operations firm with a simple vision for clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people. As an employee-owned company, we strive to cultivate teams that encourage collaboration in an inclusive culture. We seek talented individuals from all backgrounds to help us address a broad range of water and environmental issues. We prioritize our people, offering opportunities for professional growth, ownership, and flexibility. This commitment enables us to make a meaningful 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 wastewater 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 Bradenton, comprised of wastewater facilities including a conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant, solids handling, water reuse system that discharges to NPDES permitted outfalls, and reuse applications.

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.

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 wastewater treatment facilities including reuse, laboratory, and solids handling systems.
Ensure safety is the highest priority and that all SOPs are followed and DOT, OSHA, Healthy and Safety and other requirements are met. Conducts routine facility inspections. Interacts with regulators as required.
Demonstrate collaborative and team leadership approach to this position.
Experience hiring, supporting, supervising, and developing a staff of at least 13 operators.
Florida Wastewater and/or Water Reuse Operators License – Class A Wastewater preferred.
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.

Employee Support & Benefits

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: The company matches 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed

Time away from work:

• Observed holidays: Choose up to 9 holidays to observe annually

• Vacation: Accrued based on years of experience and calculated on hours worked

• Sick time: Paid sick time for non-work related illness or injury.

• Parental leave: Up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding

Coverage and support for your needs and well-being:

• Disability: Paid short and long term disability

• Health: Medical plan options; plus dental and vision plans.

• Life: Basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employees and families is available through Sun Life.

• Wellbeing: DarioMind assistance program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Woodard & Curran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. We are committed to ensuring our employment practices are non-discriminatory and based solely on job-related factors.

If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply, please contact Beth Sweitzer.

Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds to apply, as we believe that different perspectives and experiences enrich our workplace and enhance our ability to serve our clients and communities effectively.

At Woodard & Curran, we are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment. We understand that the best solutions for our clients and communities come from a culture that nurtures the success and growth of all employees. As an employee-owned organization, our dedication to fostering growth, access and opportunity empowers us to serve our clients effectively and advance our mission of making a positive impact on the world. Our success is rooted in supporting our team members to reach their full potential, enabling us to deliver the most innovative, sound and effective solutions to improve our communities around us.

Non-Solicitation Disclosure:

Please be advised that we do not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted without a signed contract in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for any referral fees. Recruitment agencies must have a valid, signed agreement with our company prior to following the submission process to consider potential candidates.

About the Company

Woodard & Curran

Portland, Maine, USA

1001-5000

<p>Woodard & Curran is more than just a consulting firm – we are an integrated science, engineering, design-build, and operations company specializing in water and environmental projects. Our depth of experience across these disciplines makes us uniquely suited to handle any project with a completely tailored approach. By partnering with our clients, adopting their priorities, and understanding the realities they face, we deliver one-of-a-kind answers to unique problems, with a truly collaborative working style. We believe that doing good work for our clients goes hand in hand with doing good work for the companies and communities we serve, and for the planet as a whole, and that all good work begins and ends with a happy, healthy team. These commitments — to each other, to our clients, and to the world around us — define Woodard & Curran.</p>

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