Senior, Engineering Project Manager

About the role

The Senior Engineering Project Manager is responsible for managing all activities concerned with the delivery of multiple medium to small projects from inception to completion, the size and importance of which have a significant impact to company objectives. The role is primarily related to organic growth affiliated with developer funded projects.

Responsibilities

• Making sure project files, budgets, and schedules are monitored and managed for a portfolio of medium to small projects and programs of moderate scope and complexity affiliated with developer projects.
• Pursuing more effective delivery approaches to improve efficiency in project delivery.
• Ensuring assigned projects and applications are delivered according to policies and procedures set for the developer services group to meet developer schedules and district asset needs.
• Ensuring asset owner satisfaction by coordinating with operations personnel to align project deliveries with operations needs and addressing operational impacts related to conveyance and transmission systems.
• Collaborating with the Asset Planning group to ensure adequate capacity and sound hydraulic engineering for projects.
• Coordinating with the Property group, Technical Services, and other internal groups and external governmental agencies to secure necessary easements, future planning, and project approvals for assigned projects and programs.
• Closely working with operations, Network, and Field Service personnel before and during construction to ensure all necessary elements for safe and efficient project completion are adhered to.

Requirements

• General knowledge of Engineering, Project Management, and construction management practices related to water resource management facilities, engineering, and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology.
• 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 employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations, and technical standards.

Qualifications

• With a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years’ experience in project delivery of major water resources projects.
• Without a Bachelor’s degree, 12+ years’ experience in project delivery of major water resources projects.
• Consideration will be given for advanced degrees and/or relevant certifications in lieu of minimum years of experience.

Skills

• Strong process, project, and program management skills.
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem-solving).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem-solving, internal consulting).
• Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders).
• Ability to influence across the organization to drive operational work and resource planning activities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve routine and non-routine issues, developing possible solutions to problems and challenges.
• Ability to execute with urgency, while also maintaining project management discipline and stakeholder engagement.
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

Pay

The posted range is $70,690 - $118,100. The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water, your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education, and/or experience.

Schedule

Periodic travel with overnight stays as required; generally, less than 20% of total time is anticipated away from office.