Capital Projects Administrator
American Water

Requisition ID: 106831

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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.

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Primary Role

Responsible for implementing all control requirements of Project Management and associated governance related to policies, practices, procedures, controls, and reporting within the project delivery function of the engineering capital program. Serves as a companywide resource for Engineering Project Managers and Engineering Project Specialists to ensure they are appropriately utilizing applicable business applications and following workflows, including the development and maintenance of AW project management training and support documentation.

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Key Accountabilities

• Establish appropriate project management controls to comply with the applicable policies and procedures of the Company. Develop and maintain AW specific support documentation.
• Establish the standards and testing requirements for the state engineering teams to act as the first line of defense for capital project delivery compliance; and establish the structure and process for a corporate-led second line of defense to ensure effective governance.
• Develops and implements project management best practices, including change management, tracking, and results reporting of adoption rates. Mentor and train project managers and engineering project specialists on best practices.
• Serves as a liaison between Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and other key stakeholders and applicable functions to drive capital efficiency through effective project management.
• Work with the state project delivery teams to implement effective governance as the first line of defense.
• Develop the necessary monitoring and testing requirements to establish a corporate-led second line of defense to ensure effective capital project delivery governance.
• Develop and implement project management best practices, including change management, tracking, and results reporting, drive capital efficiency through effective project management.
• Develop project manager and project specialist training focused on leveraging appropriate procedures and workflows in coordination with the established Company applications and business systems.
• Meet regularly with partners and associated teams to review current / past performance metrics

Knowledge/Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).
• Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting).
• Strong project management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting on project activities, managing concurrent projects).
• Strong quantitative skills (e.g., analytical, technical, problem solving).
• Strong capital project management knowledge; ideally with training in six-sigma or other process excellence methodologies
• Working knowledge of e-Builder or related project management tools.
• Experience in program administration or coordination duties, document controls using e-builder or similar tool supporting a large department or group in project controls, financial reporting, project management or related field.
• Working knowledge of construction industry including methodology, terminology, workflow/paper flow of planning, design, and construction activities, as well as demonstrated knowledge of contract documents and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of computer software such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

Experience/Education

• Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or similar technology or project management field is preferred Equivalent work experience may be considered.
• 7+ years' relevant experience. Consideration will be given for advanced degrees and/or relevant certification(s) in lieu of minimum years of experience.
• Experience in capital project management/administration preferred.
• Utility experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

• As necessary, up to 10%

Work Environment

• Primarily indoor office environment

Certifications & Licenses

• Six Sigma certification preferred

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Drives Results

Nimble learning

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American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

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