Major Projects Manager
- North Little Rock Wastewater Human Resources
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Full-Time Position, Pay Grade 16
Starting Salary: $67,151.11 – $107,553.78 DOE
Closing Date: Until Filled
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing major construction projects from pre-construction through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while maintaining high quality and safety standards. The Major Projects Manager serves as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams, ensuring all project objectives and client expectations are met.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 years of managing commercial or civil construction projects
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with varying scopes and deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, safety standards, and building codes.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project demands.
- Class II Wastewater Operator license, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
APPLICANTS MEETING THE ABOVE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL BE EVALUATED FOR PREVIOUS TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE IN THE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS AND ABILITIES DESCRIBED. THOSE APPLICANTS WHOSE TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE BEST RELATE WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. APPLICANTS WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE LENGTH AND QUALITY OF WORK EXPERIENCE OF A RELATED NATURE IN PREVIOUS POSITIONS AND ON OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS:
- Absenteeism records
- Current job performance ratings
- Reference from previous employers attesting to work habits, punctuality, reliability
- Academic record
APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE ABILITY TO WORK WELL WITH SUPERVISORS, DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
SAMPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage major construction projects including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other construction professionals to develop project plans and specifications.
- Ability to guide multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, surveyors, construction crews, and other specialists.
- Establish and maintain project schedules and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
- Lead pre-construction meetings, project status meetings, and close-out meetings
- Assist in development of administrative policies for NLR Wastewater.
- Perform regular site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Assist in easement acquisitions for NLR Wastewater projects.
- Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation including contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and progress reports.
- Proactively identify and resolve issues or delays affecting project performance.
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders regarding project status, risks, and milestones.
- Ensure all project work is completed in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and company standards
APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A STANDARD NLR WASTEWATER APPLICATION FORM TO:
NORTH LITTLE ROCK WASTEWATER, HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
7400 BAUCUM PIKE, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72117
If Mailed: P. O. Box 17898, N. Little Rock, AR 72117
Applications can be picked up in Admin Office or can be completed online at https://www.nlrwu.gov/employment-opportunities/employment-application
North Little Rock Wastewater complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations. North Little Rock Wastewater is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
