Capital Projects Lead: Construction & Delivery

American Water; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks a Manager, Capital Projects to lead corporate liaison activities with business units and guide the capital investment program. You will supervise field and contract personnel, manage sub-contractors, and ensure timely, on-budget project delivery while adhering to standards.

The role requires a PE license preferred and a Bachelor's in civil/environmental engineering or related field, with 8+ years of capital program management experience. Fort Belvoir, VA location.

Qualifications

• Strong construction management skills and experience with capital projects.
• Experience in engineering procurement, design, and subcontract management.
• Ability to manage risks, budgets, and schedules for capital programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate capital investment program activities across business units.
• Guide and support project deliveries, ensuring timeliness and compliance.
• Manage multiple projects, budgets, and subcontractor relations.
• Prepare technical, bidding, and contractual documents for capital projects.
• Establish and monitor budgets and schedules for medium to small projects.
• Provide engineering and operational technical expertise.

Skills

Construction management

Procurement

Engineering design

Subcontractor management

Risk assessment

Capital pricing

Multi-contracts

Team collaboration

Communication skills

CAD/GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering, Construction Management or related

Tools

Auto CAD/GIS

Job description

American Water seeks a Manager, Capital Projects to lead corporate liaison activities with business units and guide the capital investment program. You will supervise field and contract personnel, manage sub-contractors, and ensure timely, on-budget project delivery while adhering to standards.

The role requires a PE license preferred and a Bachelor's in civil/environmental engineering or related field, with 8+ years of capital program management experience. Fort Belvoir, VA location.