Manager - Life Cycle Project Management

Manager - Life Cycle Project Management
10100 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214, USA Req #390
 Monday, October 16, 2023
Compensation: $100,900 - $135,189 (Based on Experience)

Summary: 

Work collaboratively with the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Director and the CIP Team to achieve CIP delivery outcomes. Responsible for developing and managing a team of Lifecycle Project Managers (LPMs) to achieve CIP Delivery project management objectives and outcomes. Manage planning, coordinating, and controlling of a portfolio of projects from inception to completion. Produce functionally and financially viable project results on time within authorized cost and to the required quality.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Supervise multiple LPMs, including prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, appropriating training, and mentorship plans, and making hiring and performance management recommendations
• Lead the LPMs in establishing critical metrics in the execution of the CIP portfolio of projects, utilizing information systems to maximize operational performance
• Support LPM's activities of financial planning, performance measurement, and reporting practices in compliance with the CIP Program Management Plan (PMP), corporate and legislative requirements, and CIP goals and objectives
• Lead adherence to compliance with corporate and legislative requirements to meet operational, environmental, and health and safety standards
• Validate that LPMs within the team are delivering CIP projects according to the processes and procedures in the PMP
• Support LPMs working collaboratively with partners within the Business Units, including effectively leveraging the technical expertise and operational knowledge within Water and Wastewater
• Leverage the expertise of the Business Unit engineering and technical leads to analyze and determine resolutions for complex construction/design problems
• Foster communication between LPMs and project stakeholders, helping stakeholder priorities be reflected in CIP project scopes
• Assist LPMs and other CIP Delivery Team Members in resolving issues with Contractors in addressing contractor project delivery issues
• Escalate cross-program issues and strategic issues affecting the project portfolio to the Business Unit Directors and CIP Director as required
• Review, evaluate, and approve, as authorized, claims for changes and/or changed conditions working within the change management process to keep project timelines
• Review and evaluate alignment to schedules, scope, and cost plans
• Work collaboratively with CIP Delivery Team Program Controls staff to monitor contractor progress and compare with the approved integrated schedule, working with the LPMs to address performance issues when required
• Approve the program’s progress against organizational strategy and its objectives
• Implement procedures to assist LPMs in performing their work
• Keep CIP Group informed regarding project issues and provide possible resolutions
• Participate in identifying CIP project opportunities, as well as strategic and business planning and evaluation of new initiatives
• Represent the portfolio of projects at meetings and conferences with GLWA Leadership and community partners
• Demonstrate visible coordination with the CIP Group and its management team
• Manage change and promote the continuous improvement of project management-related processes
• Confirm successful delivery and signs-off at the program closure
   

Required Education and Experience:

Transcripts or Diploma Required:

• All applicants for this classification must upload a copy of their college transcript or college diploma. When uploading your resume please include your education credentials also.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience working with public utilities with at least five (5) years of experience in a management role
• Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer and Organizational Development Unit
   

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties. This position requires extensive computer use and extended time seated in meetings. This position also requires the ability to walk through the plants and facilities.

Environmental Working Requirements:

May work in an office, plant, or field environment. This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather.

Other Requirements

Must have a valid Driver’s License
 

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, and team member discount programs. Click HERE for more information.

GLWA is an equal-opportunity employer.

Information

• Location: Detroit, United States

Industry experience

Education: Bachelor

Seniority: Manager, Director, Professor

Years of experience: 5 to 10 years

Taxonomy

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Product Lifecycle Management