Sr. Project Manager - Water
American Water

Requisition ID: 106859

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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's 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, 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.

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Primary Role

Responsible for interpreting data, determining requirements, executing detailed engineering design, manage project accounting and providing technical support during construction, commissioning and initial operation of large and complex capital investment projects addressing water supply, water and wastewater treatment, storage, pumping, and buried infrastructure facilities.

Supervise internal technical resources and external consulting firms on assigned projects. Also, serve as technical expert in
specified engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil/structural, electrical/I&C) that are of critical importance to the planning and delivery of assets and Company operations. Further, for assets within assigned area of expertise, develop technical standards, standard specifications, policies and procedures, and approved product/vendor lists; maintain industry and trade association contacts and lists of showcase or representative projects; and provide consultancy and project level support, all in support of overall operational excellence and engineering center of excellence initiatives within American Water.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct process evaluations and facility inspections to identify capital improvements necessary to reliably meet future water supply needs via existing or proposed treatment facilities.
• Develop design concepts for design of new or expansion/renovation of existing treatment facilities.
• Prepare, or manage via third party consulting firms, the preparation of technical, bidding and contractual documents associated with delivery of assigned capital investment projects.
• Oversee scope and quality of work to achieve the intent of all design concepts and Company standards for capacity, performance, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Review proposals, change orders, and invoices for accuracy.
• Manage project budgets and forecast yearly spend.
• Serve as technical resource during construction, commissioning and initial operation of assets.
• Serve as advisor on matters within assigned discipline, including technical design, maintenance, asset management and operations.
• Assist business development function in pursuit of O&M, acquisitions, D/B/O contracts relating to assets within area of expertise.
• Represent the Company in client relations, assist in preparing technical and cost proposals, and provide follow-up engineering services for successful proposals.
• Participate in special assignments including professional conferences, regulatory workshops, business development, rate case testimony, technology research and other matters of strategic interest to the
• Lead and oversee development of Engineering Standards, specifications, equipment manufacturer recommendations to support Center of Excellence initiatives established by the Regional Engineering Managers.
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice in area of expertise, project management, water resources, water/wastewater facilities and utility maintenance and operations.
• Knowledge of current trends in area of expertise and for water quality and treatment and other aspects of the regulated and non-regulated water industry.
• Project management skills.
• Quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
• Effective people management (e.g., planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling and leading individual staff and teams).
• Written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting).
• Leadership presence (e.g., ability to deal effectively and maintain cooperative working relationships with Company senior management and other key stakeholders).
  

Experience/Education

• Minimum 10 years' experience in water resources design and project management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• Advanced management or technical degree preferred.
  

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20% travel.
  

Certifications & Licenses

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Valid Driver's License.
  

Work Environment

Primarily in the office with occasional work in the field at treatment facilities to conduct site investigations, review construction, and support facility start-up/commissioning.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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

Nearest Major Market: St Louis

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