Engineering Project Delivery Sr Manager; Water Resources

Engineering Project Delivery Sr Manager (Water Resources)

Requisition : 109916

Posting

Start Date:

5/14/26

The Sr Manager, Engineering Project Delivery 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.

• Supervise a staff of Engineers and Project Managers for monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for Capital Investment Projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.
• Supervise staff of Engineers and Project Managers for 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 select Capital Projects.
• Oversee procedural compliance related to all project delivery within a set geographic region or for a specific asset class, regardless of what function is delivering capital. Support operations as needed for engineering technical support and the effective delivery of capital projects under their control. Serve as a first line of defense to ensure project delivery procedural compliance.
• Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations staff to ensure project delivery program meets operational needs; and coordinate with operations staff on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.
• Interacts with governmental agencies and manages and supervises programs to obtain permits, certification 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.
• 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, e.g., tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to influence and motivate functional and cross‑functional peers and decisions, etc.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Internal consulting skills, e.g., technical, analytical, problem solving, etc. Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow‑charting, 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 will be considered.
• 12+ years’ experience in the Engineering function of a large organization. Experience with Water or Water utility is preferred.
• 3+ years direct supervision of engineering staff and/or direct management responsibility for teams delivering engineering projects and/or technical services.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

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

Primarily office with occasional local/overnight work in the field.

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.