Ralph Wawrzyniakowski

About Ralph Wawrzyniakowski

I have been involved in the engineering field for 10 years, starting as a Planning Engineer, before learning the specifics of project delivery. I now hold the position of Engineering Project Manager at Pennsylvania American Water, where I am responsible for multiple capital projects of $0.5 – $2.0M. My professional interest lies in Project Management. I enjoy working with others, improving efficiencies, and thinking outside the box to improve strategies and delivery practices. During my tenure in the engineering field, I have built upon my skills in developing projects, writing reports, and designing and implementing strategies on a department and company level. On a daily basis, I demonstrate my ability to work cooperatively and develop relationships with leads in the company, outside regulatory agencies, contractors, stakeholders, and the public, across all lines of the business. I provide feedback and work to optimize procedures. I proactively look for increases to efficiencies, improvements in processes, and ways to lower operational costs and spending, while providing a quality product – potable water. I have confidence in my engineering skills, my work ability, and my leadership potential. My education, personal drive, and experience with Pennsylvania American Water has prepared me to work effectively in a team and to respond creatively to changes, crises, and added responsibilities. Key Words from my current and previous positions: Environmental Engineering, Management Training, Project Management, Capital Projects, Operational Excellence, Capital Avoidance, Capital Efficiency, Microsoft Office, CAD, Highly Motivated.

Experience

1. Engineering Project Manager

   American Water

   Oct 2009 — Present

   This position is responsible for managing (through a team as appropriate) all activities concerned with the delivery of multiple medium-sized capital investment projects - Monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for multiple large and complex Capital Investment Projects and programs of varying scope- Driving efficiency into project delivery through the monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs. actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches- Delivery of assigned Capital Projects in accordance with policies and procedures set for in the Capital Investment Management (CIM) system to meet asset needs- Ensure Asset Owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations personnel to ensure project delivery program meets operations needs and coordinates with operations personnel on operational impacts related to project delivery program- Ensures compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards- Interacts with property group & consultants, technical services, and other internal groups and external governmental agencies to coordinate land acquisition, easements, rights of ways, permits, certificates, and other project approvals for assigned projects and programs. Skills- Strong project management skills (e.g, planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting of project activities)- Ability to interact with colleagues, governmental agencies, consultants and the general public with effective skill- Project planning skills. Good verbal and written communication skills (e.g, presentation, listening, report writing.)- Strong interpersonal skills (tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation and ability to motivate others)- Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.

Education

• Penn State University

  Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Engineering

  2009 — 2012

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Engineering

  2005 — 2009