Sr. Project Manager, Engineering

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 $30 to $34 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 Indexfor 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 This Sr. Project Manager, Engineering, is responsible for managing, through a peer team as appropriate, all activities concerned with the delivery of several medium to large capital investment projects from inception to completion, the size and importance of which have a significant impact to Company objectives related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and supervision over consulting engineers, technicians, analysts, and/or construction inspectors.Key Accountabilities

• Lead the preparation of technical, bidding and contractual documents associated with the delivery of capital investment projects. Develops technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches
• Prepares engineering-led planning reports and/or other special projects focused on water and wastewater system operations and infrastructure management.
• Fosters strong working relationships with engineering firms, vendors, and contractors.
• Coordinate with field and contract personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, within budget and adherence to standards.
• Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Program Management (CPM) system to meet asset needs. Ensure scope and quality of work achieve the intent of all Design Concepts and Company standards for capacity, performance, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. 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 is coordinated with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
• Establish project budgets / schedules and manage projects accordingly. Driving efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches. Facilitate effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.
• Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective project approaches.
• Any other special projects and tasks assigned by their team leads or managers.Knowledge/Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, water resources, project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities and utility operations.
• 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.
• 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 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.Experience/Education
• With bachelor’s degree: Minimum 7 years’ experience in project delivery of major water resources projects. Consideration will be given for advanced degrees and/or relevant certification(s) in lieu of minimum years of experience.
• Without bachelor’s degree: Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management.
• Water and/or wastewater experience is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Combination of education and/ or experience in a related field in lieu of a bachelor’s degree will be considered.Travel Requirements

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

• Engineer-in training (EIT) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.Work Environment

Primarily office with occasional local / overnight work in the field at project sites or project meetings.CompetenciesChampions safetyCustomer obsessedCultivates innovationNimble learningDrives ResultsCollaborates

• Up to 9.25% employer contribution towards 401(k) and defined contribution. This includes 4% 401(k) match and an additional 5.25% employer contribution after a one-year vesting period
• This position also offers participation in the American Water Annual Performance Program.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits starting on the first of the month after the start date. Preview available on americanwaterbenefits.com (non-union employee tab at the top)
• A hybrid work model autonomy and flexibility in how work gets done
• Great atmosphere with people who care about water and the environment
• Up to $10K in qualified Tuition Reimbursement