Manager, Engineering Project Delivery

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time Manager, Engineering Project Delivery role working out of our US Headquarters in Glendale.

This individual will lead the Project Delivery team – including engineering project managers who oversee the management of capital infrastructure projects within the regulated water/wastewater system in Arizona and New Mexico.

What you’d be responsible for:

• Manage delivery of the projects making up the annual capital program for the regulated water and wastewater systems in Arizona and New Mexico. 
• Allocate projects and programs of varying scope and complexity to project managers.
• Lead a functional team of engineering project managers. 
• Prepare goals, monitor attainment, and administer professional and technical development plans. 
• Serve as technical advisor to engineers and other engineering staff. Build technical competency among staff for all aspects of water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Oversee acquisition of consultant and contractor services.
• Monitor project performance and resource allocation to ensure adherence to Project Delivery, Engineering, and Company standards, policies, and annual capital delivery goals.
• Ensure all effort is being made to meet project objectives within the established budget.
• Ensure schedules are being maintained and updated with sufficient frequency to accurately depict project progress.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on impacts related to project delivery. 
• Interact with regulatory agencies as needed to obtain permits, certifications and approvals for projects and programs. 
• Oversee the maintenance of technical and engineering records including work in progress.
• Interact with Finance and Rates team to ensure projects are capitalized in short order upon achievement of project objectives.
• Drive efficiency into project delivery through the development and monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, schedules, quality, post project reviews, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches. 
• Report on project and program progress (activity, budget, and schedule) at established intervals and using established media. 

What’s required to be successful:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related technical degree.  Advanced Degree desired.
• Professional Engineering license required.  Operator certifications desired.
• Strong management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, directing and development of employees).
• 10+ years engineering experience in the utilities/water industry and 5+ years of experience leading an engineering team. 
• Project management and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (e.g., presentation, listening, report writing).
• Strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to motivate others).
• High level of computer literacy.
• Broad knowledge of engineering theory related to planning, design, construction, and operations of water and wastewater infrastructure and facilities, engineering and utility economics, and contract administration, and construction delivery methods.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality and water treatment and other related water resource management disciplines.  Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations. 
• Knowledge of applicable safety and environmental r