Engineering Project Delivery Manager

American Water Works Co Inc

Davenport, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Audio Engineering, Budget Management, CIM (Common Information Model), Capital Project, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Design, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Consulting, Contract Management, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Delivery Management, Driver's License, Economics, Employee Relations, Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Regulations, Facilities Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Financial Analysis, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Capital, Investment Management, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Persuasion Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quantitative Analysis, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Team Lead/Manager, Technical/Engineering Design, Water Quality Testing, Water Resource Management, Water Treatment, Water Utility, Willing to Travel, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Davenport, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Description

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Job Title: Engineering Project Delivery Manager

Posting Start Date: 4/21/26

Job Description:

Primary Role

The Manager, Engineering Project Delivery is responsible for supervising a functional Engineering, Project Delivery team and/or Construction staff. Thie role will manage and coordinate multiple Capital Investment project activities related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead a team of engineers and project Managers for monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for capital investment projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.
  • Lead a team 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 capital projects within the limits of assigned Capital Investment Management (CIM) projects and programs to meet asset needs.
  • 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.
  • Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.
  • Interact with property group, governmental agencies and manage/supervise 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.
  • Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water resources management disciplines.
  • Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.
  • Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards.
  • 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 may be considered.
  • 10+ years' experience in the Engineering function of a large organization. Experience with Water or Waste water utility is preferred

Certifications & Licenses

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Travel Requirement

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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About the Company

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American Water Works Co Inc