Job Openings In Michigan Title:
Director- Capital Improvement Planning
Post Date
3/9/2017
Expiration Date
6/7/2017
Details:
SUMMARY:
The Capital Improvement Planning (CIP) Director, through technical staff, effectively manages the activities and motivates the assigned and unassigned personnel engaged in planning, project identification, delivering and monitoring of the Great Lakes Water Authority’s regional water supply and wastewater disposal system multi-year CIP.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Activities include the regular communication and presentation internally and externally to customers and the Board of Directors regarding program and process improvements, status updates and coordination of the annual approval of the CIP; coordination of the development and implementation of the capital improvement plan that support the GLWA goals and priorities; alignment of business unit capital needed with the Authorities CIP and resolves issues as necessary; monitoring of the CIP implementation and capital delivery related to construction activities (costs, time and materials, schedules, budgets, change orders, etc.) to ensure objectives are achieved within budget and schedule and in compliance with established requirements; evaluations of project business cases including justification, scope, cost and schedule for a variety of projects and program activities; implement and provide strategic direction and ownership of an enterprise-wide construction program management software solution for capital projects; development and recommendations of specifications, policies and procedures involving CIP annual development and capital project delivery; collaboration with Financial Service Area on CIP program planning and budgeting; co-leads and is active in the progress of the CIP an associated initiatives; develops appropriate key performance indicators to track an assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the program; direct the preparation and management of group’s annual budget and evaluates staffing and staff training needs; interviews candidates for employment, reviews performance, creates development plans, and recommends promotions, disciplinary actions and terminations in accordance with established procedures; addresses complaints and inquiries of an administrative nature; performs other related work duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Principles of organization and general administrative practices including budget preparation and administration, personnel management, contract and project management
• Industry standard principles of engineering, construction, and construction management
• Principles and practices of physical asset maintenance and preventative maintenance
• Effective conflict management and resolution principles, styles, and strategies between individuals and groups; negotiation and persuasion techniques to garner support of project initiatives and goals
• Project and program management practices and principles
• Economics and financial practices and principles related to funding sources and cost allocations.
SKILL TO:
• Coordinate, plan, direct and implement the Capital Improvement Planning of a large water supply and wastewater disposal utility
• Manage and lead teams
• Facilitate, speak in front of an audience, and influence others
• Present strategic concepts and complex written material
• Relate well to stakeholders and staff
• Develop, evaluate and comprehend detailed and comprehensive cost projections, financial principles, and practices related to capital improvement planning
• Provide leadership skills that demonstrate behaviors of transparency and accountability and contribute to change management
• Coordinate a wide variety of inter- related activities while managing multiple projects and priorities
• Communicate effectively with GLWA Board, business unit engineering staff, contractors, consultants, public officials, and the public
• Use advanced technology and software systems to improve effectiveness and efficiency
ABILITY TO:
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Communicate frequently with team members and other business units across the GLWA regarding processes, equipment or potential problems
• Develop proficiency in unit specific operations and software
• Direct team activities, work as a team member and implement team building techniques
• Display resourcefulness and initiative in performance of duties
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: (position requirements at entry)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related degree
• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent and progressive managerial and administrative experience including staffing, budgeting, project management, and long –term capital planning and management, preferably in connection with large-scale public or private utility operations.
• Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer and the Organizational Development Unit.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related degree
• A minimum of ten (10) years of recent and progressive managerial and administrative experience including staffing, budgeting, project management, and long –term capital planning and management, preferably in connection with large-scale public or private utility operations.
• Education requirement can be substituted with extensive experience at the discretion of the GLWA Chief Executive Officer and the Organizational Development Unit.
Employer:
Great Lakes Water Authority
Contact:
Tekia Jones
Address:
735 Randolph St.
Work Phone:
313-964-9800
Email:
Tekia.Jones@glwater.org
Website:
www.glwater.org