Job Details
Manager, Engineering - Project Delivery
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With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to 15 million people in 46 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help make sure we keep their lives flowing. For more information, visit amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Primary Role
Under the direction of the Engineering Director, this positon is responsible for supervising a functional Engineering, Project Management and/or Construction staff and managing and coordinating several Capital Investment project activities related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.
Key Accountabilities
- Supervise staff of Engineers and Project Managers.
- Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for Capital Investment Projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.
- 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.
- Ensuring Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operations needs. And coordinated with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
- Ensuring compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.
- Interacts with property group, governmental agencies and manages and supervises programs to obtain permits, certification and approvals for assigned projects and programs.
Knowledge/Skills
- Broad 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.
- Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water resource management disciplines.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
- 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.
Skills:
- Strong management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, directing and development of employees).
- Ability to interact with governmental agencies, consultants and the general public with effective skills.
- Project planning skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, report writing.
- Strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation and ability to motivate others).
- 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
- Minimum 12 years of experience in water utility or related field.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Certifications & Licenses:
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
Travel Requirements
20% Travel to support business requirements as necessary.
Competencies
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