Engineering Project Delivery Sr Manager (Water Resources)

Job Information

Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! 

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

The Sr Manager, Engineering Project Delivery is responsible for supervising a functional Engineering, Project Management and/or Construction staff and managing and coordinating several Capital Investment project activities related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise a staff of Engineers and Project Managers for monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for Capital Investment Projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.


• Supervise staff of Engineers and Project Managers for: driving efficiency into project delivery through the development and monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.


• Delivery of select Capital Projects.   


• Oversee procedural compliance related to all project delivery within a set geographic region or for a specific asset class, regardless of what function is delivering capital.  Support operations as needed for engineering technical support and the effective delivery of capital projects under their control.  Serve as a first line of defense to ensure project delivery procedural compliance.


• Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations staff to ensure project delivery program meets operational needs; and coordinate with operations staff on operational impacts related to project delivery program.


• Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.


• Interacts with governmental agencies and manages and supervises programs to obtain permits, certification and approvals for assigned projects and programs. 

Knowledge/Skills

• Sound knowledge of Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water resource management facilities, engineering and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology.


• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.


• Demonstrated skills and ability to lead, supervise, motivate, develop and direct skilled teams in meeting Company goals and objectives.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, e.g., listening, presentation, report writing, etc.


• Interpersonal skills, e.g., tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to influence and motivate functional and cross-functional peers and decisions, etc.


• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.


• Strong Project Management skills


• Internal consulting skills, e.g., technical, analytical, problem solving, etc.
  Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, project scheduling.


• Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.

Experience/Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field of Engineering. Advanced Degree preferred. Equivalent role related work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.


• 12+ years’ experience in the Engineering function of a large organization. Experience with Water or Wate water utility is preferred


• 3+ years direct supervision of engineering staff and/or direct management responsibility for teams delivering engineering projects and/or technical services

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Driver’s License


• Professional Engineer (PE) required

Travel Requirements

Periodic travel with overnight stays required. Around 10% of total time is anticipated away from the office

Work Environment

Primarily office with occasional local / overnight work in the field

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