Engineering Project Delivery Manager

Primary Role

Under the direction of the Director Engineering / Director, Engineering Project Delivery, this role will supervise a functional Engineering, Project Delivery team and/or Construction staff. The role will manage and coordinate multiple capital investment project activities related to production, networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.

• Lead a team of engineers and project managers to monitor and manage budgets and schedules for capital investment projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.
• Drive 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.
• Deliver 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.
• Interact with Operations staff to ensure project delivery programs meet operational needs and coordinate on operational impacts related to project delivery programs.
• Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications, and standards.
• Interact with property group, governmental agencies, and supervise programs to obtain permits, certifications, and approvals for assigned projects and programs.

• 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 (tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to influence and motivate functional and cross‑functional peers, and decisions).
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Internal consulting skills (technical, analytical, problem solving, etc.).
• Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow‑charting, and project scheduling.
• Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.

• 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 water utility preferred.

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

This role is a people leader who will lead a team of 3 to 5 project delivery engineers and engineering project managers. The team will be responsible for a capital portfolio of $25 to $45 million per year. Primarily office based with occasional local/overnight field work.

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

• Prioritizes & role models safety.
• Develops talent.
• Plans, aligns, & directs.
• Drives engagement.
• Decision quality.