Utility Management Consultant - Decatur - Blue Cypress Consulting, LLC

Description

The Utility Management Consultant I, under guidance from a Senior Utility Management Consultant, will provide project management, strategic, and analytical support for Blue Cypress contracts. This person will be expected to support or conduct operational assessments, examine the effectiveness of information management tools and the data generated, design and conduct analyses to identify actionable insight, effectively communicate recommendations in writing and in presentations to a variety of audiences, design improvement strategies and initiatives, and support implementation of new business practices, information management tools, etc. This person will also support business development activities, such as networking and supporting pursuits. This person may also supervisor more junior staff, such as Analysts. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment and exemplify Blue Cypress's core values: Collaborative, Strategic, and Improvement-Oriented.

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Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to list ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage small sized projects and successfully deliver these on time and on budget
• As a project manager, plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep clients and internal staff informed throughout the duration of the project
• Supervise, delegate, and/or oversee work of a small number of junior staff
• Maintain and grow client relationships and assess client needs with the goal of delivering tailored, cost effective, solutions
• Prepare and participate in business development activities such as networking, proposal writing, and presentations
• Provide specialized engineering consulting services in at least one area of expertise that may include: utility management / asset management, operations optimization/lean processes, maintenance management, technology selection/on-boarding, and/or data management/visualization
• Lead or participate in activities to perform business process/work method assessments, conduct project research/data collection, perform analysis, and generate reports
• Lead or support activities to plan, design, and implement operations and maintenance optimization strategies for water, wastewater, storm water utilities, and/or transportation infrastructure and airports
• Perform and/or direct analyses on large utility datasets such as: GIS, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG), condition inspection databases, capacity assessment/hydraulic modeling, etc. including dashboard development
• Perform data management practices assessments, determine gaps and opportunities, develop implementation plans to close gaps. Support implementation of plans
• Perform services on-site or off-site to support client staff in performing their day-to-day activities, such as planning/scheduling, condition assessment, capacity assessment, contractor management, etc.
• Travel to client sites as needed
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Minimum qualifications include:

• Degree in civil, environmental, or industrial engineering; environmental science/management, data analytics, or related discipline; or equivalent experience
• 4-10 years of experience in the industry
• Ability to utilize strong communication skills to create reports and deliver presentations for a wide variety of audiences from other professionals to the public
• Willingness to learn and apply emerging analytical technologies and management consulting best practices
• Strong interest in local government and public agency operations and management, utility management, and asset management consulting services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to receive and act upon constructive feedback
• Outstanding critical thinking skills
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize, multitask, and organize complex projects
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record
• Ability to periodically travel to utilities across the region or country

Preferred qualifications include:

• Planning and implementation of asset management strategies for utilities
• Planning and implementation of maintenance strategies for utilities
• Experience with planning and implementation of infrastructure inspection and condition assessment programs and/or capacity assessment programs
• Planning and implementation of capital renewal strategies for utilities
• Design and implementation of information management/decision support systems
• Database and GIS analysis experience
• Experience working for or assisting local government and utility organizations to develop and implement strategies to improve their performance and generate higher levels of service
• Licensed professional engineer (PE) in State of Georgia
• Master's degree in public administration, business administration, environmental science, or other technical graduate science degree

Required software proficiencies include:

• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Must be proficient in creating pivot tables, pivot charts, writing formulas (e.g., performing v-lookups) within Microsoft Excel

Preferred software proficiencies include:

• Microsoft specialized applications (Access, Excel, Power Query, PowerPivot, Visio, Project)
• Writing queries and joining tables within Microsoft Access or similar SQL environment
• ESRI ArcGIS ArcMap and/or Pro and various extensions such as Spatial Analyst
• Esri Apps including Workforce, Survey123, Collector, etc.
• Understanding of industry software such as Azteca Cityworks, Central Square's Lucity, Infor/Hansen, IBM Maximo, Granite, Linko, etc.
• Understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supervising direct reports.

Travel

There is potential travel up to 25%, consisting primarily of travel within the local Metropolitan Area (e.g. driving to client sites, attending meetings/conferences, etc.) with some travel that may be required out of state.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is a hybrid position (in office/remote). We offer a telecommute option to work once a week from the office, with a minimum of 6 times per month at the office, and the remainder of the time to work from home. If desired, employees may work up to every day in the office instead of at home. During onboarding, new hires may be required to work more frequently in-person at the office with their supervisor. While in the office, the employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. Smoking and vaping shall be prohibited in all enclosed areas within the workplace. xhmxlyz

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times