Sr Project Engineer

Overview

Manage delivery of large water utility capital projects from inception to completion

Key Responsibilities

• cost monitoring
• compliance
• project delivery
• budget management
• operations coordination
• land acquisition

Tasks

-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. -Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards. -Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs. -Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for multiple large and complex Capital Investment Projects and programs of varying scope. -Ensure 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 coordinated with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program. -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.

Requirements

• project management
• 10+ years
• bachelor's
• regulations
• spreadsheet
• communication

What You Bring

-Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge. -Project planning skills. Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, report writing. -Strong project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting of project activities). -Minimum 10 years experience in project delivery of major water/wastewater projects and/or experience managing utility related projects. -Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards. -Strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation and ability to motivate others). -Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field. -Advanced management or technical degree preferred. -Broad knowledge of Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water resource facilities,engineering and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology. -Computer literacy. -Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current related water resource management disciplines. -Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, project scheduling. -Ability to interact with colleagues, governmental agencies, consultants and the general public with effective skill. -Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations. -Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.

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About American Water

-Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water. -Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities. -Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities. -Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges. -A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

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