Engineering Project Manager

American Water Co.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); 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 in water resource management. This role involves managing project delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving efficiency through effective budget and schedule management. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative and interpersonal skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields. Join a company committed to diversity and innovation, where you can grow your career while contributing to essential services that keep communities thriving.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Competitive Salary

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in project delivery of major water resources projects.
• Strong project management and quantitative skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital investment projects from inception to completion.
• Monitor budgets and schedules for multiple projects.

Skills

Project Management

Quantitative Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree (preferred)

Job description

Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition ID: 108050

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, we keep life flowing by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations.

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 on Company objectives related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.

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 forth 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.
• 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.

Skills

• Strong process, project, and program management skills.
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting).
• Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain collaborative relationships with Company senior management and other key internal and external stakeholders).
• Ability to influence across the organization to drive operational work and resource planning activities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively problem solve routine and non-routine issues, developing possible solutions to problems and challenges.
• Ability to execute with urgency, while also maintaining project management discipline and stakeholder engagement.
• Financial analysis skill, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge.

Knowledge

• 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.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 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.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel with overnight stays as required; generally, less than 20% of total time is anticipated away from office.

Key Interfaces/ Relationships

• Engineering manager and engineering leadership team
• Local operations
• Safety function
• Capital Program Management team

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.