Company Description:
Raftelis provides management consulting expertise to local governments and utilities so their organizations and communities can thrive. We’ve worked with more than 700 public agencies in the last year alone. We work in all areas of management consulting including finance, assessment, communications, technology, executive services, and strategic planning.
We’re proud to share that Raftelis has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! 93% of our employees say it is a great place to work, compared to 57% of employees at a typical US-based company. As one of our employees said, "at Raftelis, we maintain a great balance between hard work and allowing staff to focus on their lives outside of work. We also have a strong culture where people genuinely care about each other, and leadership is committed to doing what's best for both our employees and the firm".
Job Summary:
Working within a team, the Project Manager will be responsible for providing exceptional client service in the public utilities industry (water, wastewater, and stormwater) through various multi-discipline projects, such as financial planning, cost of service, rate and fee setting, impact fee studies, and miscellaneous financial-related projects. This client-facing role will be responsible for partnering with clients and providing leadership to junior employees.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage projects by partnering with clients, leading junior employees, and providing excellent service
- Work independently and can switch between projects quickly to meet milestones and deliverables
- Participate in business development and marketing activities, develop proposals in response to competitive RFPs
- Lead junior staff in the management, development, and execution of project work
- Communicate with clients to gather data and other relevant project information, present results, etc.
- When working in California, ensure alignment with Proposition 218 requirements in the financial planning and decision-making processes
- Use public speaking and technical writing skills to produce, edit and present reports, proposals, and presentations in a clear and succinct manner
- Deliver results in public settings to citizen community meetings, City Council/Board of Directors
- Participate in the industry through professional associations, conferences, and industry organizations
Requirements:
- 5+ years managing projects for water, wastewater, energy (electric/gas), and/or solid waste utilities
- Critical thinking skills – the ability to formulate multiple solutions to problems, test hypotheses, and develop solutions based on analysis and client goals
- Ability to work on multiple projects with competing deadlines and deliverables
- Ability to provide training and guidance to junior employees to execute quality work
- Use financial modeling techniques to analyze and forecast revenue, expenses, and financial performance of public utilities
- Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential areas of improvement within public utility operations
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis of rate structures, pricing policies, and cost allocation methodologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willing and able to travel overnight as needed
Preferences:
- Master’s degree
- Consulting experience
- Experience working in a municipality or utility
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Rewards:
Working for a values-based organization focused on growth with an exceptional reputation in its industry, employees receive competitive compensation, generous bonus structure, and excellent benefits that include:
- Company-paid medical and dental benefits
- Health Savings Account with company contributions
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Discretionary paid time off program and education reimbursement program
- 401(k) with company contributions
- Parental leave
- Long term care
- Pet insurance
The salary range for the Project Manager position is $90k to $160k. Compensation depends on education, experience, and location. Employees in the position of Project Manager may be eligible for an annual performance bonus in the range of up to 25% of compensation, depending on the firm’s yearly performance and the performance of the employee. Such bonuses are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the firm.
Additional Information:
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Raftelis uses E-VERIFY. Raftelis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and our sincere belief in the dignity of each employee, it is our policy to prohibit harassment based on race, national origin, color, age, sex, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual preference, medical condition, disability, religion, or veteran status.
Raftelis is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Lisa Wilson, Director of Human Resources at 704-910-8961.
To learn more about Raftelis and apply, please visit www.raftelis.com.