Capital Program Manager

Title:

Capital Program Manager

Location:

Howell, NJ or Camden, NJ office.

Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, responsible for the development and implementation of governance, policy, procedures, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for the capital expenditure program for a region.

• Coordinate the Regional Capital Investment Management (CIM) program with all Engineering Groups and all regional functions that implement capital programs and projects.
• Coordinate CIM issues and business plans with the American Water Manager of Enterprise Capital Programs.
• Ensure all stages of the CIM program are effectively implemented so that capital projects are properly appraised, prioritized, approved and implemented to achieve optimal business benefits and outputs.
• Coordinate all CIM meetings, deadlines and schedules and communicate the CIM program issues to impacted employees.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of Strategic Capital Expenditure Plans (SCEP) with all functions.
• Liaise with regional Finance and American Water on the development of 5-year capital plans, annual capital budgets and quarterly reforecasts.
• Coordinate the CIM program, the SCEP budgets and all related issues with the SSC - Fixed Assets group.
• Review and complete capital expenditure status, budget, and variance information for key management reports, including monthly performance report.
• Assist Director Engineering in the review and management of key variance analysis, opportunities and vulnerabilities analysis and risk analysis of the capital program.
• Maintain Lotus Notes and other CIM databases. Maintain and coordinate processes and procedures for Fixed Asset activities in Powerplant.
• Coordinate the development and reforecasting of operating budgets for the Engineering Department.
• Coordinate process improvements for the capital program and coordinate other budget issues for the Engineering Department as required.

• Strong project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, coordination); strong analytical skills; ability to work independently on complex projects of large scope; strong quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, presentation); strong interpersonal skills (tact, diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others).
• Computer literacy.
• Competent in the use of work processing, spreadsheets, flow‑charting, MS Project.
• Web development experience desired.
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
• Good knowledge of project and program management.
• Core professional competence in asset planning, engineering project delivery or operations area.
• Business acumen and judgment.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, legislative developments, new technologies, engineering design, planning, delivery, and/or operations related to water and/or wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.
• Strong financial and budget knowledge. Tracking and measuring progress, providing feedback and making adjustments as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Accounting degree with related utility engineering, operations, construction or project management experience will also be considered.
• Advanced degree in engineering, business and/or management preferred.
• Minimum 12 years’ experience in water and/or wastewater utility engineering, operations, project management, financial planning and analysis, construction or related field.
• Experience of establishing and implementing best practice and process improvement.
• Managerial experience preferred.

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.

• Prioritizes & Role Models Safety
• Self-Awareness
• Develops Talent
• Plans, Aligns, & Directs
• Drives Engagement
• Decision Quality