American Water

Engineering Project Manager

LocationDavenport, IA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108073

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.


About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.


For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Primary Role


Under the direction of the Director Engineering / Director, Engineering Project Delivery this role will be responsible for supervising a functional Engineering, Project Delivery team and/or Construction staff. Thie role will manage and coordinate multiple Capital Investment project activities related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.

Key Accountabilities

Lead a team of engineers and project Managers for monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for capital investment projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.

Lead a team of engineers and project managers for: driving efficiency into project delivery through the development and monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
Delivery of capital projects within the limits of assigned Capital Investment Management (CIM) projects and programs to meet asset needs.
Ensure asset owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations staff to ensure project delivery program meets operational needs; and coordinate with operations staff on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.
Interact with property group, governmental agencies and manage/supervise programs to obtain permits, certification and approvals for assigned projects and programs.
Knowledge/Skills

Sound knowledge of Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water resource management facilities, engineering and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology.

Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water resources management disciplines.
Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.
Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards.
Demonstrated skills and ability to lead, supervise, motivate, develop and direct skilled teams in meeting Company goals and objectives.
Strong verbal and written communication skills e.g., listening, presentation, report writing, etc.
Interpersonal skills e.g., tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to influence and motivate functional and cross-functional peers and decisions, etc.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Strong Project Management skills
Internal consulting skills e.g., technical, analytical, problem solving, etc
Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, project scheduling.
Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
Experience/Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field of engineering.

Advanced degree preferred.
Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the Engineering function of a large organization.
Experience with Water or Waste water utility is preferred.
Certifications/ Licenses

Valid Drivers License

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
Scope


This role is a people leader who will lead a team of 3 to 5 Project Delivery Engineers and Engineering Project Managers. They will be responsible for a capital portfolio of 25 to 45 million per year.

Work Environment

Primarily office with occasional local / overnight work in the field.

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel with overnight stays required. Around 10% of total time is anticipated away from the office.

Key Interfaces/ Relationships

State Engineering Leaders

State Operations Leaders
Corporate Engineering SME’s
State Business Development leaders
Engineering consultants
Elected and appointed public officials at state and local level Regulators
Competencies

Prioritizes & Role Models Safety

Self-Awareness

Develops Talent

Plans, Aligns, & Directs

Drives Engagement

Decision Quality

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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