Engineering Project Manager

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Primary Role The Engineering Project Manager is responsible for various project management activities and tasks for water and wastewater utility projects focused on engineering planning, design, bidding, and construction management, or other projects led by the engineering function relating to various aspects of the business.This position is responsible for managing through an extended team the delivery of medium to small capital investment projects from inception to completion, the size and importance of which have a significant impact to company objectives related to production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems. Responsibilities may also include technical partnering and coordination with consulting engineers, technicians, analysts, and/or construction inspectors.Key Accountabilities

• Lead the preparation of technical, bidding and contractual documents associated with the delivery of capital investment projects. Develops technical information and concepts into feasible and effective engineering approaches.
• Prepares engineering-led planning reports, data management projects, and/or other special projects focused on water and wastewater system operations and infrastructure management.
• Fosters strong working relationships with engineering firms, vendors, and contractors.
• Coordinate with field and contract personnel to ensure timely completion of assignments, within budget and adherence to standards.
• Ensure that scope and quality of work achieve the intent of all design concepts and company standards for capacity, performance, reliability, safety and regulatory compliance. 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 is coordinated with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
• Establish project budgets / schedules and manage projects accordingly. 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.
• Manage multiple projects and perform varied assignments associated with planning, design or construction.
• Develop technical information and concepts into feasible and effective project approaches.
• Any other special projects and tasks assigned by their team leads or managers.Knowledge/Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering design theory and practice, water resources, 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 regulatory requirements (commercial and environmental), industry standards, and trends impacting the water industry.
• Strong process, project, and program management skills.
• Sound business acumen and judgment.
• Effective quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills (e.g., report writing, listening, plan reading and creating, and presentation).
• Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others.Experience/Education
• With a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years’ experience in project management focused on Engineering projects, Planning, Construction, Project delivery
• Without a bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in project management focused on Engineering projects, planning, construction, project delivery
• Water and/or wastewater experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or related field;. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree will be considered.Certifications & Licenses
• Engineer-in-training (EIT) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s LicenseTravel Requirements

Periodic travel with overnight stays as required; generally, less than 20% of total time is anticipated away from officeWork Environment Primarily office with occasional work in the field. While performing the duties of this role, may work in construction environments, near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and could include a work environment where possible exposure to noise, physical hazards, weather extremes, wet and/or humid conditions and chemicals exist. The ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

• Up to 9.25% employer retirement contribution, including a 4% 401(k) match and an additional 5.25% employer contribution after a one‑year vesting period
• Eligibility for the American Water Annual Performance Program
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage starting the first of the month following your start date
• Benefit previews available at americanwaterbenefits.com (Non‑Union Employee tab)
• Hybrid work model offering autonomy and flexibility in how work gets done
• A collaborative, purpose‑driven culture with colleagues who care deeply about water and the environment
• Up to $10,000 in qualified tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education