Water Infrastructure Project Lead

American Water Co.; Pacific Grove (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

American Water seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee capital water and wastewater projects from planning through construction. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, coordinate with engineers, vendors and inspectors, and ensure projects align with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes delivery excellence, budget and schedule control, and collaboration with Operations to minimize operational impacts while driving safety and reliability for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; relevant work experience considered in lieu of degree
• Strong knowledge of engineering design theory and practice in water/wastewater
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams with cost and schedule discipline
• Experience with regulatory requirements and industry standards in water utility

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of technical, bidding and contractual documents for capital projects.
• Develop planning reports and data management projects for water/wastewater systems.
• Coordinate with engineering firms, vendors and contractors to ensure on-time delivery within budget.
• Ensure design concepts meet capacity, performance, safety and regulatory standards.
• Manage budgets, schedules and delivery metrics to improve project efficiency.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management

Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent

Job description

American Water seeks an Engineering Project Manager to oversee capital water and wastewater projects from planning through construction. You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, coordinate with engineers, vendors and inspectors, and ensure projects align with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes delivery excellence, budget and schedule control, and collaboration with Operations to minimize operational impacts while driving safety and reliability for customers.