Construction Project Manager

American Water; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to oversee company funded small water and wastewater construction projects, ensuring service reliability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to company policies and laws. This role manages local capital projects from inception to completion and coordinates with asset owners and external partners.

You will lead budget planning, scheduling, permits, and cost forecasting, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Requires a 2- or 4-year degree in a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in water and wastewater operations, maintenance and/or construction project management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and control local construction within budget and schedules.
• Implement Capital Investment Management Quality Program and procedures within area.
• Manage capital projects from inception to completion, including justification, costs, delivery, and forecasting.
• Coordinate construction with internal asset owners, external contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Coordinate, track and forecast spend in multiple plant and building budgets.
• Obtain or coordinate permits, licenses, rights-of-way for construction within area.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Team building

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Job description

Job Title

Construction Project Manager

Primary Role

Manages the construction of company funded small water and wastewater construction projects to ensure service reliability and regulatory compliance and in accordance with Company polices and procedures and all applicable governmental laws and regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, prepare, and control local construction within established budget limits and schedules.
• Implement the Capital Investment Management Quality Program, processes and procedures within area of responsibility.
• Manage capital projects and capital program within area of responsibility from inception to completion, including project justification, project costs, project delivery, and project cost forecasting.
• Coordinate construction activities with internal asset owners and other internal functions as required and with external contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
• Coordinate, track and forecast spend in multiple plant and building budgets.
• Obtain or coordinate all required permits, licenses, rights-of-way, etc. for construction within area of responsibility.

Experience / Education

• 2 or 4 year degree in related technical discipline or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years experience in water and wastewater operations, maintenance and/or construction project management.

Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of the regulated water/wastewater business within the region and the regulations impacting the business as well as applicable regulations, requirements, and trends within water/wastewater business.
• Knowledge of utility construction and project management practices, contract administration, cost estimating and construction technology.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures and management theories, practices, and trends, expert knowledge of process and operational areas.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency, report writing, developing materials and presentations).
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting, etc.)
• Effective leadership skills and presence and strong team building, collaboration and talent evaluation skills.
• Good quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
• Ability to supervise a geographically diverse and dispersed organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Sharepoint).

Work Enviroment

Office/Field

Travel Requirements

50% travel/50% office. Travel is mostly day trips with some overnights.

Competencies

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Drives Results
• Nimble learning
• Collaborates