Project Lead Jobs in Lexington, KY
Project Lead jobs in Lexington, Kentucky are concentrated in the Newtown Pike corridor, Hamburg, and downtown, with strong demand across healthcare, manufacturing, and technology. Employers hiring right now include Hyatt, Jabil, and Aire Serv. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Requisition ID: 110409
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Primary Role
Under the direction of the Director Engineering / Director, Engineering Project Delivery this role will be responsible for supervising a functional Engineering, Project Delivery team and/or Construction staff. Thie role will manage and coordinate multiple Capital Investment project activities related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead a team of engineers and project Managers for monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for capital investment projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.
- Lead a team of engineers and project managers for: driving efficiency into project delivery through the development and monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
- Delivery of capital projects within the limits of assigned Capital Investment Management (CIM) projects and programs to meet asset needs.
- Ensure asset owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations staff to ensure project delivery program meets operational needs; and coordinate with operations staff on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
- Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.
- Interact with property group, governmental agencies and manage/supervise programs to obtain permits, certification and approvals for assigned projects and programs.
Knowledge/Skills
- Sound knowledge of Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water resource management facilities, engineering and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
- Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water
- resources management disciplines.
- Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.
- Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards.
- Demonstrated skills and ability to lead, supervise, motivate, develop and direct skilled teams in meeting Company goals and objectives.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills e.g., listening, presentation, report writing, etc.
- Interpersonal skills e.g., tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to influence and motivate functional and cross-functional peers and decisions, etc.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Strong Project Management skills
- Internal consulting skills e.g., technical, analytical, problem solving, etc
Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, project scheduling. - Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field of engineering. Advanced degree preferred. Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the Engineering function of a large organization. Experience with Water or Wastewater utility is preferred
Certifications & Licenses
Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Travel Requirements
Periodic travel with overnight stays required. Around 10% of total time is anticipated away from the office
Work Environment
Primarily office with occasional local / overnight work in the field
Competencies
Requisition ID: 110409
Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.
People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Primary Role
Under the direction of the Director Engineering / Director, Engineering Project Delivery this role will be responsible for supervising a functional Engineering, Project Delivery team and/or Construction staff. Thie role will manage and coordinate multiple Capital Investment project activities related to Production, Networks, and/or other water resource or operations systems.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead a team of engineers and project Managers for monitoring and managing budgets and schedules for capital investment projects and programs of varying scope and complexity.
- Lead a team of engineers and project managers for: driving efficiency into project delivery through the development and monitoring of delivery metrics (unit costs, target costs vs actual, etc.) and pursuit of more effective delivery and procurement approaches.
- Delivery of capital projects within the limits of assigned Capital Investment Management (CIM) projects and programs to meet asset needs.
- Ensure asset owner satisfaction in accordance with the scope of work agreed upon for each project. Interacts with Operations staff to ensure project delivery program meets operational needs; and coordinate with operations staff on operational impacts related to project delivery program.
- Ensure compliance with established regulatory criteria, specifications and standards.
- Interact with property group, governmental agencies and manage/supervise programs to obtain permits, certification and approvals for assigned projects and programs.
Knowledge/Skills
- Sound knowledge of Engineering, Project Management and construction management practices related to planning, design, construction and operations for water resource management facilities, engineering and utility economics and contract administration and construction technology.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations.
- Good working knowledge of regulatory developments, new technology and current trends in water quality, water treatment, developer services and other related water
- resources management disciplines.
- Knowledge of company procedures, policies and operations.
- Knowledge of employee relations, applicable safety and environmental regulations, federal and state water quality and design regulations and technical standards.
- Demonstrated skills and ability to lead, supervise, motivate, develop and direct skilled teams in meeting Company goals and objectives.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills e.g., listening, presentation, report writing, etc.
- Interpersonal skills e.g., tact, diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to influence and motivate functional and cross-functional peers and decisions, etc.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
- Strong Project Management skills
- Internal consulting skills e.g., technical, analytical, problem solving, etc
Computer literacy. Competent in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, flow-charting, project scheduling. - Financial analysis skill, including budget management and basic accounting knowledge.
Experience/Education
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field of engineering. Advanced degree preferred. Equivalent role-related work experience in lieu of a degree may be considered.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the Engineering function of a large organization. Experience with Water or Wastewater utility is preferred
Certifications & Licenses
Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Travel Requirements
Periodic travel with overnight stays required. Around 10% of total time is anticipated away from the office
Work Environment
Primarily office with occasional local / overnight work in the field
Competencies
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Project Lead Jobs in Lexington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project lead job in Lexington?
Focus your search on Lexington's dominant hiring sectors: healthcare systems, bourbon and food manufacturing, logistics, and the growing technology and defense contracting community around the University of Kentucky Research Park. Employers in these industries value candidates who can show cross-functional coordination experience and familiarity with local vendor networks. PMP certification and a history of managing budgets on time give you a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire project leads in Lexington?
Employers hiring project leads in Lexington right now include Hyatt, Jabil, and Aire Serv, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Lexington's hiring base tends to mix large regional healthcare and manufacturing operations with mid-size technology firms and government contractors clustered near the university district.
Are there remote project lead jobs in Lexington?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role type. About 67% of project lead openings tied to Lexington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the most flexibility found in technology, marketing operations, and software implementation roles. Hands-on manufacturing and construction project lead positions in Lexington are almost entirely on-site.
How can I get a project lead job in Lexington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Lexington is moving up from a coordinator or analyst role inside one of the city's large healthcare systems or manufacturing operations, where internal project pipelines are deep and visible. Lexington employers such as regional hospitals and logistics companies regularly promote from within. Earning a CAPM credential and volunteering to lead a departmental initiative signals readiness when formal experience is thin.
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