Lead Engineering Project Manager

American Water • Greenwood, IN

16d

About The Position

The Lead, Engineering Project Manager manages, through a team as appropriate, the delivery of multiple large and complex capital investment projects from inception to completion. These projects are critical to Company objectives involving production, networks, and other water resource or operations systems. The role oversees project budgets and schedules, drives delivery efficiency, and ensures projects meet asset-owner and operational needs and comply with the Capital Investment Management system, regulatory criteria, specifications, and standards.

The position coordinates with Operations, Technical Services, internal stakeholders, and external governmental agencies on project requirements, operational impacts, land acquisition, easements, rights of way, permits, certificates, and approvals. The role requires knowledge of engineering and construction management for water resource facilities, project and program management, applicable regulations, financial analysis, and effective communication and leadership.

The work is primarily office-based, with occasional field work. Duties may also take place in construction environments and outdoors, where exposure to noise, physical hazards, weather extremes, wet or humid conditions, and chemicals may occur. Periodic travel with overnight stays is required as needed; generally, less than 20% of total time is anticipated away from the office. The ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

• With a bachelor's degree, at least 8 years of experience in project delivery of major water resources projects; without a bachelor's degree, at least 14 years of such experience. Consideration may be given to advanced degrees and/or relevant certifications in lieu of the minimum years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or the experience alternative stated in the posting.
• General 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; contract administration; and construction technology.
• Working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology, and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services, and related water resource management disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations, employee relations, safety and environmental regulations, water quality and design regulations, and technical standards.
• Strong process, project, and program management skills.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, and internal consulting.
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships with senior management and key internal and external stakeholders, and to influence across the organization.
• Ability to solve routine and non-routine issues and develop possible solutions to problems and challenges.
• Ability to execute with urgency while maintaining project-management discipline and stakeholder engagement.
• Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification; strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple large and complex capital investment projects and programs from inception to completion, using a team as appropriate.
• Monitor and manage project and program budgets and schedules.
• Improve project-delivery efficiency by monitoring delivery metrics, including unit costs and target costs versus actual costs, and pursuing more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
• Deliver assigned capital projects in accordance with Capital Investment Management policies and procedures and asset needs.
• Ensure asset-owner satisfaction in accordance with each project's agreed scope of work.
• Coordinate with Operations personnel so project delivery meets operational needs and accounts for project impacts on operations.
• Coordinate with Technical Services regarding standards and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory criteria, specifications, and standards.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external governmental agencies on land acquisition, easements, rights of way, permits, certificates, and other project approvals.
• Influence organization-wide operational work and resource-planning activities while maintaining stakeholder engagement and project-management discipline.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and health benefits package.
• Opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.
• Benefits packages focused on health and wellness, emotional well-being, and savings for current and future goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior