Project Manager

American Water Co.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in water utility services is seeking a dedicated project manager to oversee capital investment projects. This role involves managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving efficiency in project delivery. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and have 4-5 years of relevant experience. Join a team that values diversity and innovation, and make a significant impact on essential services that affect millions. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to a vital mission.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in project delivery for water resources projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering and construction management practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage budgets and schedules for capital investment projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Drive efficiency in project delivery through effective monitoring.

Skills

Project Management

Engineering Knowledge

Construction Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Job description

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Company: American Water Works Company Inc

Requisition ID: 108051

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.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, and earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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.

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Key Accountabilities

• Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for several medium to small Capital Investment Projects and programs of moderate scope and complexity. (10%)
• 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. (10%)
• Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs. (10%)
• 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. (10%)
• Interaction with Technical Services function regarding standards and requirements.
• Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards. (10%)
• 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. (10%)
• Ensures that policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives are adhered to and/or achieved.
• Pursues educational opportunities and professional development to enhance performance and contributions to the organization. (40%)

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 company procedures, policies and operations.
• 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.
• Minimum 4 to 5 years experience in project delivery of major water resources projects.

Typical indoor office work environment.

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on 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.