Engineering Project Manager

American Water; Belleville (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

American Water is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to lead multiple capital projects in water resources design, bidding, and construction management. The role supervises engineers, technicians, and inspectors and collaborates with vendors and contractors to meet scope, budget, and quality standards.

The position is hybrid with three days in the office and two days remote, and offers a base salary in the range of $61,050 to $102,030 per year plus annual incentive pay and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum 4 years experience in water resources design and project management.
• Engineer-in training (EIT) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple small to medium projects in planning, design, bidding and construction.
• Provide technical supervision of engineers, technicians, CAD operators and inspectors.
• Develop budgets and ensure scope, quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with engineering firms, vendors and contractors to meet project goals.
• Prepare technical, bidding and contractual documents for capital projects.

Skills

Project management

Engineering design

Water resources

Budgeting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Construction Management

EIT or PMP preferred

Job description

Position Details

The Pay Range for this position is $61,050 to 102,030 per year.

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Project Manager

Posting Start Date: 10/26/26

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible forannual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at AmericanWater your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography,skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and visioncoverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programsand much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to growprofessionally!

This role will be Hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home.

Primary Role

Responsible for project management, engineering design, bidding, and construction management, etc. on multiple small to medium size project relating to various aspects of the business. Responsibilities may also include the technical supervision over consulting project engineers, technicians, CADD operators and/or Construction Inspectors.

Key Accountabilities

• Manages multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction.
• Assist in the preparation of technical, bidding and contractual documents associated with delivery of capital investment projects.
• Ensure scope and quality of work achieve the intent of all Design Concepts and Company standards for capacity, performance, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance
• Develops technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
• Develop strategic and strong working relationships with engineering firms, vendors, and contractors.
• Assist in providing technical expertise on engineering and operational issues.
• Supervises field and contract personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, within budget and adherence to standards.
• Adhere to Engineering Standards, specifications and, equipment manufacturer recommendations to support Center of Excellence initiatives.
• Coordinate the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection process.
• Establish project budget and cost.

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, project management, construction and contract management, water resources, water/wastewater facilities and utility operations.
• Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the regulated and non-regulated water industry.
• General understanding of US regulations (commercial and environmental), legislation and trends impacting the water industry.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• Process, project and program management skills.
• Quantitative Skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
• Effective people management (e.g., planning, organizing, controlling and leading teams).
• Written and verbal communications (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting).

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.Minimum 4 years experience in water resources design and project management.
• Minimum 4 years experience in water resources design and project management.
• Engineer-in training (EIT) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Competencies

• Plans & Aligns
• Decision Making
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds Networks
• Action Oriented