Engineering Project Delivery Sr Manager; Water Resources

Engineering Project Delivery Sr Manager (Water Resources)

Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000

Base salary range represents a good faith estimate. Eligible for annual incentive pay. The comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k), defined contribution plan, employee stock purchase plan, medical, prescription, dental, vision, disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and health and wellness programs.

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.
• 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 select Capital Projects.
• Oversee procedural compliance related to all project delivery within a set geographic region or for a specific asset class, ensuring delivery meets operational needs and complying with regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.
• Interact with Operations staff to ensure program meets operational needs and coordinate on operational impacts related to project delivery.
• Serve as a first line of defense to ensure project delivery procedural compliance and obtain necessary permits, certification and approvals from governmental agencies.

• Sound knowledge of Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operation of water resource facilities and utility economics and contract administration.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ability to lead, supervise, motivate, develop and direct skilled teams to meet company goals and objectives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, persuasion and the ability to influence functional and cross‑functional peers.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Internal consulting skills, e.g., technical, analytical, problem solving, etc. Computer literacy; competent in 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. Advanced Degree preferred. Equivalent 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 wastewater 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) required

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

Primarily office with occasional local and 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.