American Water · 15 hours ago
Lead, Project Delivery Engineer
Bel Air, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$84K/yr - $137K/yr
8+ years expAmerican Water is a company focused on delivering efficient and reliable water and wastewater services. The Lead, Project Delivery Engineer is responsible for managing all project delivery activities for large and complex capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while coordinating with various stakeholders.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Lead and manage multiple large and complex water and wastewater engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
Drive 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
Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs
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 operation’s needs
Coordinate 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
Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering; advanced degree preferred
8+ years' experience in Engineering design, planning, construction, project delivery and/or project management
Valid Driver's License
Professional Engineer (PE) required
Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design, theory and practice
Familiarity with project management, construction and contract management, water and wastewater facilities, and utility operations
Knowledge of current trends in water quality and treatment and other aspects of the water industry
Familiarity with environmental regulatory requirements, and trends impacting the water industry
Sound business acumen and judgment
Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation)
Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others
Financial analysis skills, including budget management, business modeling, and basic accounting knowledge
Preferred
Water system and wastewater collection system hydraulic modeling experience is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
Defined Contribution Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical
Prescription
Dental and vision coverage
Disability
Paid time off
Life insurance
Voluntary benefits
Health and wellness programs
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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