Field Technical Services Project Manager (Ele in Ft Wright, Kentucky at Sanitation District 1 Of Northern Kentucky

Field Technical Services Project Manager (Electrical)

Department: 700 Field Technical Servies

Reports To: Pump Station Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Grade: 24

Prepared: 6/1/26

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be responsible for managing construction of small-scale vertical asset projects such as pump stations/ force mains, storage facilities, and wastewater treatment plant repair and rehabilitation with an emphasis on electrical components. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Pump Stations Manager in prioritizing projects based on competing needs; developing conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs and programs for improvements to SD1’s vertical assets. This position will be responsible for closely coordinating Field Technical Services’ work with other departments within SD1.

This position will be responsible for the Electrician on-call program and will be required to respond to after hour issues as necessary. Additional responsibilities such as high voltage testing at pump stations and treatment plants, assisting the Engineering Department with projects, and general contractor oversight will be required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to, the following):

• Manage the design and construction of Field Technical Service projects, including pump stations, electrical components, facilities, wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation and repair that are initiated and/or managed by the Asset Management Department and/or Engineering Department.
• Plan, investigate, and perform field work activities to determine feasibility and options.
• Oversee construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards.
• Direct construction and maintenance activities at project sites, including supervision of SD1 personnel (i.e., operators, laborers, and site foreman) and contractors.
• Coordinate with SD1 personnel and outside consultants in the preparation of engineering and design documents.
• Manage professional services and construction contracts, including costs, quality, schedule, and field activities.
• Coordinate with material suppliers and material testing subcontractors to meet quality assurance requirements of the design.
• Occasionally perform confined space entries, confined space certification or the ability to obtain certification within the first 6 months of employment is required
• Assist the Engineering Department during the design phase of vertical asset projects. Review and comment on large vertical construction project design plans to ensure operational and maintenance needs are being met.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil/construction engineering or other associated technical mechanical or electrical degree from a two-year or four-year College or University, or technical trade school is preferred but not required.
• Must have at least five years of related experience and/or training with similar types of work involving Water or Wastewater operations and maintenance; project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Highly desired candidates will have five or more years of supervisory work experience in Wastewater Field Operations.
• Must have and maintain a professional electrical license and be working towards a license as a Master Electrician.

Competencies

• Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers.

• Organization Support: Demonstrates loyalty and supports the organization’s Mission, Vision and Organizational Goals.

• Responsibility & Accountability: Keeps commitments, follows directions and follows through on assignments.

• Safety Awareness: Understands and comply with safety procedures.

• Teamwork & Cooperation Demonstrates respect for others’ perspectives and builds and maintains positive working relationships.

• Active Listening: Listens to understand the other’s perspectives, issues and concerns before responding.

• Attention to Detail: Uses appropriate tools to synthesize data, establish a path to reach measurable results and measure success.

• Communication: Articulates ideas and information clearly and concise, both verbally and in writing.

• Continual Learning & Building a Learning Organization: Takes the initiative to develop professionally and identify programs or methods to update knowledge and skills that positively impact the organization.

• Crisis Management: Quickly assesses a crisis or potential crisis and calmly prioritizes and executes steps required to handle the crisis.

• Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts quickly and positively to internal and external changes.

• Interpersonal Ability: Builds rapport and positive working relationships through relating to and demonstrating an understanding of others’ interests and objectives.

• Organization & Time and Management: Establishes work activity priorities and executes efficiently and effectively. Manages time and resources and checks final products for accuracy.

• Professionalism: Remains calm, professional and positive through difficult and challenging situations.

• Program & Process Awareness: Knowledge of appropriate rules and regulations that impact roles and responsibilities and ability to interpret these rules and regulations to one’s job and responsibilities.

• Quality & Customer Service: Makes internal and external customer service a top priority by always demonstrating superior service.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

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Work Environment and Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.