Engineering Project Manager, Project Delivery (Water and Was…

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, EPCOR USA’s wholly owned subsidiaries build, own and operate water and wastewater and natural gas facilities and infrastructure in the southwestern United States. EPCOR USA provides water, wastewater and natural gas service to approximately 665,000 people across 44 communities and 15 counties in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Brief Description The function of this Engineer position is to manage the delivery of water/wastewater capital projects through all aspects of engineering design, permitting, procurement, construction and commissioning. This is accomplished predominantly through the use of engineering consultants and construction contractors. The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver capital projects within budget and on schedule. Detailed Description Duties include: • Project scoping, scheduling, and cost estimation • Development of project execution plans and strategies including identification of stakeholders, risks, and constraints • Value-based selection of engineering consultants and construction contractors through solicitation and review of bids and proposals • Negotiation of design and construction cost proposals • Active management and administration of engineering consultant and construction contracts • Coordination of design and construction activities with Engineering and Operations staff • Review and evaluation of design and other technical documents prepared by engineering consultants • Formal and Informal reporting on project progress • Development and updating of spending forecasts • Interaction with Federal, State, County, and local regulatory agencies, other utilities, and property owners to obtain necessary easements, permits, licenses, certifications and approvals • Oversight of construction activities and coordination with construction inspectors • Completion of close-out documentation for asset booking and capitalization • Providing technical guidance and advice to support Operations staff. Job Requirements This position requires a 4-year degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline. It also requires 6-10 years of experience with a general knowledge of civil engineering, project management, and construction/operation of water/wastewater facilities and infrastructure. Project assignments will be varied in scope and require the use of independent judgement and initiative. A solid understanding of current trends and technology for water/wastewater conveyance and treatment systems is required and a basic understanding of water/wastewater utility operations and private water utility economics is preferred. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona or ability to obtain registration within 1 year is preferred. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) operator certifications are a plus. This position requires a general understanding of industry safety regulations, as well as federal, state and county water quality and design regulations and technical standards. Applicant must also be extremely well versed in Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additional Details Come join the EPCOR team, where you’ll enjoy a safe and rewarding work environment. At EPCOR, we are committed to creating a respectful, supportive and inclusive workplace where we recognize and value the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of all people.