What are the responsibilities and job description for the Capital Program Manager position at American Water?
Requisition ID: 109292
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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.
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 $40 to $42 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 Index for 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
This position can be located in the either the Howell, NJ office or our headquarter building in Camden, NJ.
Under the direction of the Director of Engineering, responsible for the development and implementation of governance, policy,procedures,budgeting, forecasting and reporting for the capital expenditure program for a Region.
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Key Accountabilities
- Coordinate the Regional Capital Investment Management (CIM) program with all Engineering Groups and with all regional functions that implement capital programs and projects.
- Coordinate CIM issues and business plans with the American Water Manager of Enterprise Capital Programs.
- Ensure that all stages of the CIM program are effectively implemented so that capital projects are properly appraised, prioritized, approved and implemented to achieve optimal business benefits and outputs.
- Coordinate all CIM meetings, deadlines and schedules and communicate the CIM program issues to impacted employees. (25%)
- Coordinate the development and implementation of Strategic Capital Expenditure Plans (SCEP) with all functions.
- Liaise with regional Finance and American Water on the development of 5 year capital plans, annual capital budgets and quarterly reforecasts. (25%)
- Coordinate the CIM program, the SCEP budgets and all related issues with the SSC - Fixed Assets group. (15%)
- Review and complete capital expenditure status, budget, and variance information for key management reports, including monthly performance report.
- Assist Director Engineering in the review and management of key variance analysis, opportunities and vulnerabilities analysis and risk analysis of the capital program. (10%)
- Maintain Lotus Notes and other CIM databases. Maintain and coordinate processes and procedures for Fixed Asset activities in Powerplant. (15%)
- Coordinate the development and reforecasting of operating budgets for the Engineering Department.
- Coordinate process improvements for the capital program and coordinate other budget issues for the Engineering Department as required. (10%)
Knowledge/Skills
- Strong project management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, coordination); strong analytical skills; ability to work independently on complex projects of large scope; strong quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation); strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others).
- Computer literacy.
- Competent in the use of work processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, MS project.
- Web development experience desired.
- Financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
- Good knowledge of project and program management.
- Core professional competence in asset planning, engineering project delivery or operations area.
- Business acumen and judgment.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, legislative developments, new technologies, engineering design, planning, delivery, and/or operations
- related to water and/or wastewater systems.
- Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.
- Strong financial and budget knowledge. Tracking and measuring progress, providing feedback and making adjustments as necessary.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field. Accounting degree with related utility engineering, operations, construction or project management experience will also be considered.
- Advanced degree in engineering, business and/or management preferred.
- Minimum 12 years’ experience in water and/or wastewater utility engineering, operations, project management, financial planning and analysis, construction or related field.
- Experience of establishing and implementing best practice and process improvement.
- Managerial experience preferred.
Certifications/Licenses
- Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
Competencies
Prioritizes & Role Models Safety
Self-Awareness
Develops Talent
Plans, Aligns, & Directs
Drives Engagement
Decision Quality
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