Water Utility Construction Inspector
American Water

Requisition ID: 106960

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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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 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.

As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.

American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

Responsible for the on-site inspection of construction work for water resource projects in the transmission and distribution department.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance to contract documents.
• Oversees compliance with the requirements of permits or approvals granted for construction. Coordinate with permitting agencies for inspections and certifications of compliance.
• Represents the Water Company as the primary point of on-site contact for construction contractors. Serve as a liaison between construction contractors and the Water Company.
• Represents the Water Company as primary point of contact for customers when scheduling service line work on customers property and collecting water samples from the customer.
• Prepare project documentation in accordance with Company Standards.
• Maintains records of work changes and assists in preparation of "as built" records.
• Review and approval of construction contractor progress payments.
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of engineering specifications and surveying principles.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Knowledge of federal and company safety regulations, and knowledge of critical path and method scheduling principles.
• Coordinating, scheduling and organizational skills.
• Ability to read engineering plans and specifications.
• Communication skills (e.g., verbal, listening and recording).
• Interpersonal skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation).
• Attention to details.
  

Experience/Education

• Four (4) years experience on water transmission, distribution, installation, replacement, and repair.
• High School Diploma.

Work Environment

• 90% Field/10% Office.
  

Travel Requirements

• Travel within 2 hrs. drive occasionally required, infrequent overnight travel.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

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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 they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Nearest Major Market: New Jersey

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