Director of Engineering (Military Services Group, MSG) (99729)

Company: American Water
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

Career Opportunities: Director of Engineering (Military Services Group, MSG) (99729) Requisition ID--99729-----Posted--03/04/2021-----Engineering-----NJ-----Camden-----Full Time - Regular Diversity of backgrounds, ideas, thoughts, and experiences is vital to our culture and the way we do business. Creating an environment where differences are embraced and where every person feels engaged and included makes us safer, stronger, and more successful. Military Services Group (MSG) works with the United States Military to treat and supply water and to collect and treat wastewater for military installations all over the country as part of the federal government's Utility Privatization Program. Primary Role

• Manage the policies, practices, specifications, technical approach, and overall strategy of the Military Services Group (MSG) capital program.
• Serve as MSG's engineering expert regarding capital project delivery, including scope of work definition, internal capital governance and approval, technical solutions, and procurement and subcontracting services.
• Manage all training for the MSG capital program, including the training of new capital staff as well as routine training regarding the capital program. Key Accountabilities
  • Manage the MSG corporate support engineers to ensure the MSG locations have adequate engineering support in terms of scope of work review, Annual Capital Plan preparation, and up to date specifications and details.
  • Assist in the review and preparation of all Utility Privatization Proposals, including the preparation of the Initial System Deficiency Correction (ISDC) Program, Renewal and Replacement Schedule, and capital resource need.
  • Manage the regular training of all capital staff and appropriate operations staff on MSG capital policies and procedures such as those described in the MSG Capital Manual.
  • Monitor the capital program schedule and financial performance at a regional level and assist the Regional Directors of Operations when required.
  • Maintain contractual compliance as well as compliance with internal governance.
  • Manage all capital project subcontracting efforts at a program level, including the use of standardized templates, review of the MSG Delegation of Authority, insurance requirements, and internal capital governance.
  • Manage the necessary contractual and sub-contracting requirements in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) such as small and diverse business utilization and Davis-Bacon Act requirements.
  • Manage all technical support to the MSG locations, including vehicle ordering/purchasing, cyber security, security clearances, technical consultation for operational issues, and support of new contract transitions.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction (internal and external).
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with key customer stakeholders, including government Contracting Officers and base installation leadership, including occasional communication through face-to-face meetings, written and verbal correspondence as appropriate.
  • Support business development activities for new federal contracting opportunities, as requested, including due diligence evaluations, pricing development, and technical consultation on proposal development.
  • Serve as a member of the MSG senior leadership team. Knowledge/Skills
    • Working knowledge of managing and implementing capital improvement programs
    • Working knowledge of water and wastewater system operations and maintenance requirements, including regulatory compliance
    • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
    • Effective leadership and management. Demonstration of visible "leadership-by-example", and values-based leadership
    • Strong IT skills - proficient in MS Office especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and comfortable with integrating technology into operational and capital processes
    • Strong team leader and influencer with good relationship & networking skills
    • Process-orientation mindset, and comfortable with driving change management activities
    • Highly motivated, innovative,--flexible & enthusiastic attitude
    • Must have ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals and possess excellent functional / technical skills
    • Negotiation skills and experience, preferably within the context of federal contracting and construction subcontracting
    • Strong public speaking experience a must
    • Ability to resolve complex issues, and achieve outcomes that effectively balance customer, company, and employee requirements.
    • Can provide troubleshooting to complex problems, even those beyond area of expertise to ensure that broad aspect of issues is addressed including safety, environmental, financial, regulatory compliance, personnel, governmental contracting and individual bases issues Experience/Education
      • 10 years business experience with knowledge of the water/wastewater utility industry.
      • Working experience with federal contract management and negotiation, preferably work on contracts with the Department of Defense or other federal government agency.
      • BA/BS preferred or relevant equivalent experience.
      • Professional Engineer (PE) Certification and/or water/wastewater operator license desired.
      • Prioritizes & Role Models Safety
      • Develops Talent
      • Plans, Aligns, & Directs
      • Drives Engagement
      • Decision Quality Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing --- American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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