Manager Engineering TAW

Primary Role:

Accountable for providing professional engineering, planning, direction and coordination of capital investment projects. Directs the design, construction and maintenance of water and wastewater utility plant and ensures the integrity of sources of supply, production, treatment and distribution and collection system facilties for assigned states.


Key Accountabilities:

Provide strategic planning for facility development required to sustain and improve Company operations, including long term capital investment/large maintenance plans and annual engineering functional business plans. Ensures a rigorous and robust process for asset planning and capital program management, in order to drive investment appraisal decisions, balancing financial and operational risks. Directs Engineering Design and Construction activities in conformance with sound technical and engineering management principles.
Develops and participates in projects which reduce costs and improve the level of service provided, and proactively explores, evaluates and implements the integration of new technology and/or methods in order to enhance utility operations. Proactively explores, evaluates, initiates and develops expansion of Company operations through acquisitions and management contracts. Directs successful management of developer funded projects. Recognizes the abilities of the Engineering staff and coaches and counsels individuals through an effective performance Appraisal and Development program to ensure the continued professional development. May represent the Company before regulatory and environmental agencies and is responsible for porviding professional testimony. Pursues educational opportunities and professional development to enhance performance and contributions to the organization. Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback; supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment; cascading and sharing knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.


Skills:

Strong leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills, as well as, excellent verbal and written communication skills and keen listening abilities. Detail oriented to conduct thorough analysis and evaluations, render and implement timely decisions and recommendations.


Knowledge:

A thorough understanding of water and wastewater operations, planning, design, construction and project management. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements.

PE Required