Facilities Design Manager (Water)

Job Description
The Facilities Design Manager (Water) will support and lead water and wastewater projects in the Chicago area which include planning, designing, and preparing plans related to water and wastewater infrastructure which may be comprised of water conveyance and sewage collection systems, pump stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, and water/wastewater treatment facilities.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Serve as the Team Leader of the group responsible for the development and delivery of the capital improvement plan for major water system facilities that include water treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs, intake structures, and raw and finished water supply tunnels.
Provide technical oversight for implementation of projects.
Coordinates and participates in project presentations to clients and other external groups.
Leads conceptual project development and, RFQ preparation and participate in, design consultant selection, and the negotiation of final scope and fee for various assignments.
Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with design and construction management consultants to finalize project assignments.
Directs project team and monitors consultants’ compliance with contractual commitments.
Monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Supervises technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management.
Monitors and reports financial and completion status of projects to client.
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.