Engineering Project Manager

American Water Works Company, Inc. - Varies

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Primary Role

Responsible for project management, engineering design, bidding, and construction management, etc. on multiple small to medium size project relating to various aspects of the business. Responsibilities may also include the technical supervision over consulting project engineers, technicians, CADD operators and/or Construction Inspectors.

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Key Accountabilities

• Manages multiple small to medium size projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or construction. 

• Assist in the preparation of technical, bidding and contractual documents associated with delivery of capital investment projects.

• Ensure scope and quality of work achieve the intent of all Design Concepts and Company standards for capacity, performance, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance 

• Develops technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches. 

• Develop strategic and strong working relationships with engineering firms, vendors, and contractors.

• Assist in providing technical expertise on engineering and operational issues.

• Supervises field and contract personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, within budget and adherence to standards.

• Adhere to Engineering Standards, specifications and, equipment manufacturer recommendations to support Center of Excellence initiatives.

• Coordinate the pre-qualification and selection of consulting and construction organizations for projects using negotiation or competitive selection process.

• Establish project budget and cost.

  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, project management, construction and contract management, water resources, water/wastewater facilities and utility operations.

• Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the regulated and non-regulated water industry.

• General understanding of US regulations (commercial and environmental), legislation and trends impacting the water industry.

• Sound business acumen and judgment.

  
  
  
  

• Process, project and program management skills.

• Quantitative Skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).

• Effective people management (e.g., planning, organizing, controlling and leading teams).

• Written and verbal communications (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).

• Interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting)

  
  

Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.Minimum 4 years experience in water resources design and project management.

• Minimum 4 years experience in water resources design and project management.

• Engineer-in training (EIT) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.

• Valid Driver’s License

  
  

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Competencies

Champions safety

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