Job Description

Requisition ID: 109225 

 

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, 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 $40 to $42 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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Position Information

 

Pay Range: $55,700-$90,250/annually 

 

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. 

 

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! 

 

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! 

 

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Primary Role

New Jersey American Water has a new opportunity available for a Sr. Construction Inspector to join our team in Plainfield, NJ . With a focus on lead service line replacement projects, this role will be responsible for partnering with contractors, setting up and planning work, permitting, performing field investigations, as well as research and back-office support. 

 

This role is responsible for the on-site inspection of construction work for water resource projects.

Key Accountabilities

• Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance to contract documents. (50%)
• Oversees compliance with the requirements of permits or approvals granted for construction. Coordinate with permitting agencies for inspectons and certifications of compliance. (5%)
• Represents the Water Company as the primary point of on-site contact for construction contractors. Serve as a liasion between construction contractors and the Water Company. (15%)
• Serve as the on-site liasion between the engineering organization and construction contractors to resolve questions related to the engineering of assigned projects. (15%)
• Prepare project documentation in accordance with Company Standards. Maintains records of work changes and assists in preparation of "as built" drawings. (10%)
• Review and approval of construction contractor progress payments. (5%)

Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge:

• 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

 

Skills:

• Coordinating and organizing 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 major construction projects
• High School diploma

 

Work Schedule

• Full-time, on-site
• Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm

Work Environment

• Field and office work environment 

Travel Requirements

• Local travel required
• Valid state driver's license

Certifications & Licenses

• NICET preferred
• Water and/or wastewater certification(s) is a plus

Competencies

Champions safety

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer obsessed

Nimble learning

Drives Results

 

 

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

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Monday to Friday

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