Water/Wastewater Project Manager

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 diverse teams and encourage collaboration in an equitable and 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.
That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and the planet.
Woodard & Curran draws on the experience of hundreds of certified operators 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 running efficiently and in full compliance.
Woodard & Curran also reimburses employees in earning, upgrading, and keeping their licenses and certifications within the industry.
Woodard & Curran is seeking a Project Manager for the water and wastewater treatment facilities in Quincy, Washington.
In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance and management, administrative duties, and maintaining close client communications.
You will oversee a staff of 2 managers and 8 union employees in the daily operations and maintenance of both water and wastewater treatment facilities, re-use facility, reclaimed water facilities, and customer service-related duties.
Employees who join Woodard & Curran’s staff find a culture that is welcoming, supportive, and empowering.
What would you be doing at Woodard & Curran? Day-to-day operations and management of all water, wastewater, re-use and reclaimed water facilities.
Day-to-day operations and management of a SCADA System and remote communications network.
Implementation and management of an innovative predictive maintenance management program.
Administration and implementation of all routine and capital repair and replacement projects.
Emergency response for process upsets, equipment failures, force majeure events, all alarm events etc.
Provision of requested / required operations and compliance reporting to regulatory agencies and municipality.
Development, management and oversight of the Capital Improvement Plan.
Collaborate with engineers on future planning and ongoing construction administration.
Attend council meetings and present project update presentations.
Promote and develop staff members.
Review development plans and permits and attend pre-construction meetings.
The Project Manager will play an active role in the coordination and communication with assigned staff, 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.
The successful candidate will be responsible for performing hands-on work and producing all required reports.
He or she will coordinate the on-going daily operation of the utility system.
Schedule: Reliable and dependable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Availability for standby duty and the ability to be “on-call,” working evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
Response to emergency events and alarm call-outs as scheduled and required.
What would you need to succeed? Must possess a valid State of Washington Water and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators license or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
Ability to make sound decisions in process control and follow instructions, as well as follow safety procedures.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.
10 to 15 years’ experience in managing complex water and/or wastewater facilities.
Experience overseeing a budget of $1.
0 million or more.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven track record with regulators.
The opportunity to become more versatile and even more technically proficient.
We cross-train to improve facility operations, job satisfaction, and job security.
The salary ranges given below are a national average only and may be different for this role based on specific collective bargaining agreements or contract requirements.
Please reference this project specific pay range instead.
In addition, for facilities that are unionized and receive benefits through the union, the benefits may differ from what is listed.
Project Specific Pay Range: $90,000 to $130,000/year.
Benefits & Wellbeing Retirement Savings: • 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Contributions: Company will match equal to 100% of the first 3% of salary contributed, All employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan and are 100% vested in the value of own contributions and any employer matching contributions.
Time away from work: • Vacation time is provided to full and part-time regular employees.
Vacation is accrued, based on number of hours worked per week as well as prior years of experience.
• Woodard & Curran offers paid sick time to eligible employees who are absent due to their own non-work related, illness, injury, or medical procedure.
• Woodard & Curran provides up to 80 hours of Paid Parental Leave for child bonding in a 12-month period.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance from Sun Life to assist with replacing a portion of your income in the event of non-job-related illness or injury.
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled and eligible immediately.
Coverage and support for your needs and wellbeing: Personal and Family health: Company offers three medical plan options based on geography; plus HSA and PSA plans are available based on eligibility, additional options include dental and vision plans.
Company provides basic employee group life insurance and AD&D benefits; additional voluntary life insurance for employee and family are available through Sun Life.
WayForward powered by Dario: EAP Program combined with personalized mental health and wellbeing coaching.
LiveWell wellbeing program: credit incentive is available, up to $600 annually – nutrition and fitness reimbursement, and access to the Virgin Pulse wellness platform.
Education: Tuition assistance offers eligible employees up to 100% reimbursement of tuition, books and fees up to $5250 per year, for courses related to the employee’s job or planned career development.
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement Woodard & Curran is an equal opportunity employer.
Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion We value diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Woodard & Curran believes that complex teams working together in an equitable, inclusive space provides the best opportunity for achieving our vision of clean water, a safe environment, healthy communities, and happy people.
Our success is tied to a culture that embraces our differences so that everyone can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
When our people are supported to reach their full potential, we provide the most innovative, sound, and effective solutions.