Engineering Project Manager

Putnamchamber; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee capital investment projects crucial to water resource management. This role involves managing budgets, schedules, and ensuring compliance with regulations while driving efficiency in project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a background in engineering or construction management. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will interact with various stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in the water management sector, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project delivery for major water resources projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and schedules for capital investment projects.
• Ensure project delivery meets operational needs and regulatory standards.

Skills

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Financial Analysis

Computer Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

Project Scheduling Software

Spreadsheet Software

Word Processing Software

Job description

This position is responsible for managing (through a team as appropriate) all activities concerned with the delivery of several medium to small capital investment projects from inception to completion, the size and importance of which have a significant impact to Company objectives related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.

We will assess skill and experience to determine the level of the position to be filled. Also posted: Sr. Project Engineer in the same location.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for several medium to small Capital Investment Projects and programs of moderate scope and complexity.
• Driving efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
• Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Program Management (CPM) system to meet asset needs.
• Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operations needs and is coordinated with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
• Interaction with Technical Services function regarding standards and requirements. Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications, and standards.
• Interacts with property group, technical services, and other internal groups and external governmental agencies to coordinate land acquisition, easements, rights of ways, permits, certificates, and other project approvals for assigned projects and programs.

Knowledge/Skills

• 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 and contract administration and construction technology.
• Working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water resource management disciplines.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards.
• Strong project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and reporting on project activities).
• Strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, and ability to motivate others). Ability to effectively interact with colleagues, governmental agencies, consultants, and the public.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, report writing).
• Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, project scheduling.
• Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.

Experience/Education

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in project delivery of major water resources projects. Consideration will be given for advanced degrees and/or relevant certification(s) in lieu of minimum years of experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Engineer-in-training or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Periodic travel with overnight stays required; generally less than 20% of total time is anticipated away from office.
• Primarily office with occasional local / overnight work in the field.