Position Information Functional TitleContract Manager - Pipeline Infrastructure Strategic Planning Recruitment Category TypeStandard Functional CategoryUtility Services GradeGS.14 FLSA StatusExempt Requisition Number25-0203 Number of Vacancies1 Job LevelNon-Management Job CodeN/A Job Description Summary Organization NamePipeline Infrastructure Strategic Planning Reports toSection Manager, Project Engineer Full or Part TimeFull Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or TemporaryRegular Position End Date (if temporary) Work Schedule 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday Hours may vary based on business needs . . . Position LocationLaurel Position Summary Information General Summary TheContract Manager for Pipeline Infrastructure Strategic Planningmanages the Utility Services Department’s emergency/urgent and complex repair, rehabilitation, and urgent contracts. The Contract Manager is also responsible for managing non-core work repair and maintenance contracts. They perform work at the highest level as it relates to emergency and non-core work for repairs and maintenance of the infrastructure and management of the sewer house connection renewal program. Essential Functions + Plans and prepares contracts for bid + Inputs data in CMMS regarding the emergency/urgent contracting program and the sewer house connection renewal program + Plans and coordinates contract personnel on tasks associated with emergency/urgent and routine maintenance of the WSSC water and sewer systems including, but not limited to, conducting field inspections at contract work locations + Conducts the design of, review, and distribution of sewer house connection renewal work + Conducts work site pre-inspections while in the process of preparing for contractor assignment + Holds pre-construction meeting with contractor, state, county and local agencies, and sediment control specialists + Negotiates, writes, approves, and issues change orders on contracts + Receives, reviews, investigates, and approves/rejects claims + Responsible for contract administration including, but not limited to, the preparation of engineer presentations on matters of dispute with contractors, field orders and payments to the contractor, approval of change orders, and compliance with the delegated level authority relative to costs and time + Reviews and approves bypass plans + Collects pertinent data related to the specific repair and maintenance of WSSC Water’s water and sewer systems + Confers with members of various departments within WSSC Water, representatives of local government agencies, other utilities, and WSSC Water customers to communicate and coordinate the progress of contract work + Records pertinent information on sketches and submits clear and detailed drawings of changes to the WSSC Water assets to the Mapping Section for addition to the GIS + Prepares verbal and written reports + Conducts a thorough review of construction plans and proposed extensions to the WSSC Water system for deviations from construction standards + Drives a vehicle to conduct WSSC Water business Other Functions + Writes and issues field orders when contractor is non-compliant with specifications + Writes final decision of the Engineer on contracts when claim cannot be resolved + Receives, reviews, and approves and/or rejects submissions + Schedules shutdowns, chlorination sampling, and bacteriological testing + Works with stakeholders to manage problems and information flow on the contracts + Attends project meetings (including after-hour meetings) and works with homeowner’s associations + Participates in project design + Assists in designing short and long-range programs for operational and engineering improvements to the WSSC water and sewer systems + Provides technical engineering assistance, including assisting Utility Services Department members in solving difficult system shutdowns or bypasses + Leads in investigating and resolving customer complaints as required + Guides and instructs contractor workers while specified work is in progress + Locates underground pipelines and appurtenances with electromagnetic locating devices + Obtains permits as needed + Performs related duties as required Work Environment And Physical Demands Work is performed in field and office environments Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities + Considerable knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods, and techniques commonly used in public works maintenance and repair operations of water distribution and wastewater collection systems + Ability to apply engineering principles in field situations and possess skills in making engineering computations, estimates and measurements + Knowledge of standard operating procedures + Knowledge or understanding of hydraulic principles including static and dynamic pressures, hydraulic gradients, head loss in pressure and flow calculations in pipe systems + Considerable knowledge in how in locating underground utilities by use of drawings and locating devices + Ability to conduct independent investigations and making determinations on field problems related to the WSSC Water systems + Ability to work effectively with contract personnel and to apply enforcement of specifications tactfully and with impartiality + Ability to work with Federal, State, and local agencies and the general public + Ability to assist and manage emergency repair and replacement projects as needed + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of various departments outside of the Utility Services Department + Good verbal and written communication skills + Knowledge of basic construction management techniques + Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook) Minimum Education, Experience Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, contract management, or related discipline + 2 years’ experience in construction supervision/inspection/management + 1 year of experience in the maintenance and/or operation and/or construction of water/sewer systems OR + High School diploma or equivalent + 2 years’ experience in construction supervision/inspection/management + 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and/or operation and/or construction of water/sewer systems Additional Requirements + Possession of a valid driver’s license, with no more than 4 points, and the ability to obtain and maintain a WSSC Water driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer date + Ability to obtain and maintain Class 1 Water Distribution Systems Operator certification within 1 year of hire or transfer + Ability to obtain and maintain Class 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification within 2 years of hire or transfer + On 24-hour call to work nights/weekends as warranted + Completion of all safety training as required by WSSC Water + Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter Preferences + Possession of the National Association of Sewer Service Companies ( NASSCO ) Pipeline Assessment Certification Program ( PACP ), and Manhole Assessment Certification Program ( MACP ) certifications + Possession of American Concrete Institute ( ACI ) certification + Water and sewer design experience Salary$82,732 - $140,868 Posting Detail Information EEO Statement AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission. Close Date03/25/2025 Open Until FilledNo Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)? + Yes + No + Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status? + Yes + No + Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume Optional Documents