Sr. Engineering Project Manager

American Water Works Association; Kenmore (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water Works Association is seeking a seasoned civil engineer to lead planning, scope and budget development for capital improvement projects and developer extensions related to water and wastewater infrastructure. The role involves independent work under supervision, management of consultants, and coordination with multiple departments.

You will handle project management, permitting, reporting, and policy development, with travel to field sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Eight years of progressive civil engineering experience in public works CIP design, permitting and construction.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam; surveying preferred.
• Current Washington State Professional Civil Engineering License is preferred.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed; valid WA driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare studies, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for CIP and Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Manage consultants on project design and provide construction support.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and reporting; prepare status updates.
• Coordinate with Maintenance & Operations to ensure long-term ownership and maintenance requirements.
• Develop and update engineering standards and policies; participate in policy decisions.
• Prepare Board reports and assist in planning and budgeting for CIP.
• Coordinate outside agency projects and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering principles

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Washington State PE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

GIS software

Job description

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES

Works independently under general supervision to provide professional engineering services for the planning, scope and budget development, design, project management, permitting, construction management, public involvement for capital improvement projects and developer extensions. Administers consultant contracts and manages consultants during design and provides support during construction. Provides Board reports and status reports. Participates in studies, comprehensive plan updates, project status updates, and engineering department policy decisions. Assists in the development of engineering standards and policies. Provides complex technical engineering support to staff and other departments.

REPORTING DIRECTLY TO

Works under general supervision and reporting to the Engineering Director. May supervise or lead the work of consultants and interns.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Prepares and reviews studies, designs, specifications, and cost estimates for Capital Improvement Projects and Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Manages consultants working on the design of capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Performs project management including project scope, schedule, and budget development, monitoring, controls, and reporting.
• Provides construction support for capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions for water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Successfully prioritize competing deadlines, schedules, and resources among a variety of customers to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Works closely with the Maintenance & Operations Department to ensure that projects meet the long-term ownership and maintenance requirements of the District.
• Assists in updating standard plans and specifications.
• Conduct site visits that include travel between job sites, (1-2 times per week) to assess design proposals for accuracy and compliance with project specifications.
• Prepares Board reports and provides project status updates.
• Assists in planning and budgeting capital improvement projects and/or Developer Extensions.
• Assists in developing Engineering Department policy.
• Coordinates outside agency projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Comprehensive understanding of the operations of a public water and sewer utility.
• Highly proficient in civil engineering aspects of design, operation, construction and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Highly proficient in the preparation, reading and interpretation of engineering drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proficient in all phases of capital improvement project management for public works.
• Proficient in the development and interpretation of legal descriptions and in obtaining and utilizing field survey information.
• Proficient in the use of GIS mapping.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with coworkers, contractors, consultants, permitting agencies and the public.
• Must possess strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to reliably travel to multiple job sites per week by a method that allows timely arrival. If driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license may be necessary since no alternative method of transportation is available that reasonably matches time and cost.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full understanding of District policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and work harmoniously with internal teams, contractors, consultants, supervisors, and members of the public.
• Flexible and adaptable in accepting assignments and prioritizing work.

Experience, Education, and License Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program or closely related field.
• Eight years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience managing public works capital improvement projects through design, permitting, and construction in the field of water and wastewater desired.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, construction and surveying preferred.
• Current Washington State Professional Civil Engineering License is preferred.
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed by a means that ensures timely arrival. If the duties of the position require operating a motor vehicle where no reasonable alternative transportation method exists, possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license (and acceptable driving record) will be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Most work is performed indoors in an office environment; however, field work is required. This may include outdoor activities in varying weather conditions and visits to active construction sites. Site visits may involve walking long distances, standing for extended periods, navigating uneven ground, mud, gravel or other rough construction terrain. This position may occasionally require climbing ladders, entering underground vaults, or other confined spaces. Traveling to project sites is necessary and may require transportation by a method that ensures timely arrival, depending on the project, driving may be required where no reasonable alternative exists. This position may require availability for evening, night, or weekend in response to emergencies or project demands. Physical requirements included sufficient mobility, balance, and coordination to move safely through active construction zones, along with the ability to perform tasks that involve fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. The role may involve carrying or exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally to move or carry objects.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We agree that the above is an accurate description of my position as of the date below and that the statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills