Job Board Title:
Project Manager

Post Date
6/30/2025

Expiration Date
9/28/2025

Details:
Responsible for managing (through a team as appropriate) all activities concerned with the delivery of several small to medium 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



This role will be Hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home

Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for several medium to small Capital Investment Projects and programs of moderate scope and complexity. 
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. 
Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs.
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. 
Interaction with Technical Services function regarding standards and requirements.
Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards. 
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 that policies, procedures, programs, standards of performance and approved objectives are adhered to and/or achieved.
Pursues educational opportunities and professional development to enhance performance and contributions to the organization. 

Qualifications:
General 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
Working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water resource management disciplines
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations
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

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
Minimum 4+  years experience in project delivery of small to medium water/wastewater projects and/or delivery of utility projects

Employer:
American Water
Contact:
Lexa Zelonka

Work Phone:
724-596-9069

Email:
lexa.zelonka@amwater.com

Position Title:
Project Manager