Project Manager-Engineering-Lead and Copper Service Line Program

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we’re delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities.  If you’re looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. 

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Service Line Program Manager. The Lead Service Line Program Manager(Project Manager) performs all tasks related to the development, management, and implementation for the Lead Service Line Program across Aqua Pennsylvania

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Primary Duties and Responsibilities)

• Work with Construction, Data Management, Engineering, Maintenance, Metrology, New Business, Regulatory and Water Quality Teams to inventory and replace all lead and galvanized services throughout Aqua Pennsylvania’s service territory.
• Maintain collaboration, coordination and communication between Aqua internal teams, contractors and vendors.
• Development and implementation of investigation and replacement projects systematically. Bidding and awarding of replacement projects in accordance with engineering and construction standards. Contractor qualification reviews, facilitation of pre-bid/construction meetings, facilitation of public input meetings and assistance during construction. Strategic planning of future year projects.
• Seek governmental funding opportunities through Penn VEST for survey and replacement projects.
• Develop and implement a communication strategy for effected homeowners and municipalities where substantial work is taking place.
• Coordinate with Aqua PA Construction and Maintenance Divisions to confirm field conditions and proper coordination with existing Aqua projects.
• Ability to track and manage multiple projects concurrently throughout the state.
• Utilize and maintain On-Line Inventory Management System. Enter, track and update service line information, project status and yearly reporting (“Qlik/Procore”). Develop a process to investigate and correct existing incorrect service data.
• Work with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PAPUC) to meet the requirements of the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR), Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) and PAPUC Act 120. Attend necessary continuous education resources of the national and state regulatory requirements for lead and galvanized services.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Education, Licenses)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science or related field required.
• Must have the ability to represent the Company in an accurate, positive, and professional manner to the general public, contractors, vendors and Municipal Officers.
• Pennsylvania driver’s license and ability to operate Company vehicle is required.
• 2-5 years of experience within the Engineering/Environmental Science field

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