[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All American Water Works jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) · [Search jobs](/search/) American Water Works · St Louis, MO # Senior, Capital Program Specialist St Louis, MO, USA Senior individual contributor Listed on American Water Works’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/Senior%2C-Capital-Program-Specialist/110248-en_US) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Water Works](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/) / Senior, Capital Program Specialist ## Job description Primary Role Responsible for all financial aspects of Enterprise Capital Program Management (CPM) and associated governance related to policies, practices, procedures, controls, and reporting. Assist in the strategic enhancement of the Enterprise and Operating Unit's capital program to meet key business drivers. Serves as a companywide resource for financial aspects of Capital Program Management (CPM). ### Key Accountabilities Responsible for the coordination and consolidation of the 5-Year Capital Business Plan and Quarterly Reforecasts -. Analyzes and assures that all financial information is sound including updates with Actuals, calculation of AFUDC, calculation of labor OH, calculation of engineering OH, and reflection of in-service dates for depreciation forecasting. (20%) Functions of the lead role for monthly reviews of the Enterprise Capital Budget and Capital Program Management (CPM) meetings. Support in the development of agenda and minutes for approval or projects, validation of SOX Controls, and overall review of the Capital Program. (15%) Design and develop training programs for Project Managers specific to the financial aspects and use of PowerPlan, SAP and other systems (i.e., eBuilder) related to engineering/capital projects. Provides input for potential enhancements and modifications to those systems. Serves in the lead role for training and other company-wide capital initiatives. (30%) Perform all monthly, quarterly, yearly, and ad hoc capital reporting using PowerPlan and SAP and other tools for both internal purposes and external purposes where applicable (, Corporate CPM Committee, BRIS, SOX, SEC, Utility Commission, etc.). Develops companywide reports as needed. (15%) Serve as primary liaison between Engineering/Capital and Accounting, Finance, Rates, Tax. and Utility Plant Accounting on all Capital Program Management (CPM) topics. - Ensures all capital financial data and costs are accurately provided to Finance Representative. (15%) - Provide support on Enterprise-Wide projects and initiatives related to Capital Program Management including, but not limited to, the development of policies and practices, and selection and implementation of software tools. (5%) Knowledge/Skills - Strong verbal and written communications skills (e.g., report writing, listening, and presentation). Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, team building, cooperation, leadership, ability to motivate others. Computer literacy. Competent in the use of work processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting. (Excellent Microsoft Office skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Financial analysis skills, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge. Ability to work independently on complex projects of large scope. Strong quantitative and analytical skills; attention to detail. Strong PowerPlan and SAP knowledge. Knowledge of water and/or wastewater engineering and/or operations. Experience/Education Bachelor's Degree (required) in business, accounting, finance, or engineering (water and/or wastewater related). Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience, post bachelors degree Work Environment 90 – 95 % Office Environment Travel Requirements 5-10% within respective Operating Unit(s). Occasional travel outside of respective Operating Unit(s). ### Competencies Champions safetyCustomer obsessedCultivates innovationDrives ResultsNimble learning ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: St Louis, MO, USA[Apply on American Water Works’s careers site →](https://jobs.amwater.com/job/Senior%2C-Capital-Program-Specialist/110248-en_US) ## More jobs at American Water Works ### [GIS Intern](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/baf90832d7e6a3508f45/) St Louis, MO, USA ### [Associate, Engineering Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/ae941a0d99473492cee0/) St Louis, MO, USA ### [Associate, Operations Services Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/e2391ed7edde63124ae0/) St Louis, MO, USA ### [Associate, Project Delivery Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/ea093d942db50378b43b/) St Louis, MO, USA ### [Director, Finance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-water-works/jobs/4cf234c07eab24448b1e/) St Louis, MO, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Program Manager, Capital Project Planning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cvs-health/jobs/5c1e587aa0f2bef64744/) CVS Health · Field-Rhode Island ### [Capital Stress Testing Program Manager, Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/30de4449eb84e794e87a/) JPMorganChase · New York, NY, United States ### [Director: K-12 Capital Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/c1ca67771293eac0bc57/) Jacobs Solutions · Atlanta, GA ### [Director: K-12 Capital Program](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/761094294ab7cc0f8fc9/) Jacobs Solutions · Charlotte, NC ### [Senior Program Manager, Manufacturing Network Expansion & Capital Projects (Remote)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/steris/jobs/5006702ad43c39f49c47/) Steris · Mentor, Ohio, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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