Stormwater Project Manager, Town of Bluffton
The purpose of this position is to manage Capital Improvement Program (CIP) stormwater drainage/infrastructure and water quality infrastructure projects for the Town of Bluffton (Town). Primary responsibilities include: coordinating design, permitting, bidding, easement acquisitions, grant monitoring and construction administration of various Town Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects; and supporting Town’s contracting and procurement policies. Assists in planning, monitoring, budgeting and administering stormwater drainage and water quality CIP projects.
Assists in scoping projects and establishing contracts to address specific project requirements for the Town. Assists in developing project designs and cost estimates. Manages the CIP design process including initial project programming and budgeting, surveying, conceptual planning, engineering, architecture, landscape architecture and work of other design professionals and consultants. Supervises daily interface activities of contractors, architects, engineers, surveyors, and third-party utility agencies.
Obtain, evaluate and monitor testing and inspection services including CMT and geotechnical. Manages the easement acquisition process including identifying and obtaining, plats, appraisals, easement documents, negotiating with property owners and coordinating with Town Attorney and Town Council for review and approval. Prepare solicitations for design and construction, such as Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposals, and Requests for Qualifications.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, landscape architect, or a related field; and five (5) years of related work experience in storm drainage design, construction and inspection (including sediment and erosion control), infrastructure maintenance, and project management; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses or Certifications: Valid South Carolina driver’s license. Certifications or training required: Defensive Driving Certification; FEMA Emergency Management Institute Training IS-00100 and IS-00700.
Certifications or training preferred: Have (or obtain within six (6) months of hire) a certification as a South Carolina Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI); Certified. Post-Construction Best Management Practice Inspector. Special Requirements: None. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Town, Department, and Division operations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic engineering principles and practices. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of civil engineering.
Knowledge of the Town’s development standards and ordinances. Knowledge of generally accepted storm drainage and water quality best management practices construction standards, methods, materials, techniques, phases, designs, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of engineering terminology. Knowledge of computer program applications, including GIS, related to project administration. Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, procedures, regulations, codes and ordinances, as they apply to storm water management and erosion control.