American Water

Construction Inspector

LocationScranton, PA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108295


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.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.



Primary Role

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 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 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

High School Diploma.

Four (4) years experience on major construction projects.


Certifications/Licenses


NICET Preferred.


Work Environment


Field / Construction Site Work Environment.


Travel Requirements


Travel required.


Competencies


Champions safety


Customer obsessed


Cultivates innovation


Nimble learning


Drives Results


Collaborates


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.

Similar Jobs

Trending Jobs

company-logo

Assistant General Manager, Navy Yard Electric Utility

Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$108000 - $108000
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
23 days ago
company-logo

Electrical Engineer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$55 - $75
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
4 months ago
company-logo

Division Order Analyst

Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, Texas
15 days ago
company-logo

Accounts Payable Clerk

Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$65000 - $65000
Dallas, Texas
25 days ago
DM

Apprentice Lineman

Delta Montrose Electric Association
Job TypeFull-time
 
Montrose, CO
28 days ago
company-logo

contract landman

HPS Oil & Gas Properties
Job TypeFull-time
 
Lafayette, Louisiana
3 months ago
company-logo

Attorney

Toeppich & Associates
Job TypeFull-time
 
Houston, Texas
about 1 year ago
company-logo

Oil and Gas Land and Title Analyst - SAM Associate II

Bank of America
Job TypeFull-time
 
Dallas, Texas
about 2 months ago
company-logo

Senior Landman

Greenlake Energy
Job TypeFull-time
 
Austin, Texas
about 1 month ago
company-logo

Foundry Professionals

Penticton Foundry
Job TypeFull-time
 
British Columbia, Canada
16 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman

Southern Pine Electric
Job TypeFull-time
 
Brandon, MS
29 days ago
company-logo

Contracts Administrator

Third Coast
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$70000 - $85000
Houston, Texas
28 days ago
company-logo

Electrical Designer

Dudley Staffing
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$45 - $60
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
4 months ago
company-logo

Title Landman

Sustain Land Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Norman, Oklahoma
2 months ago
company-logo

Deckhand

Ballard Marine Construction
Job TypeFull-time
 
Bradenton, FL
18 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice Lineman

N Line Electric
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$68640 - $106080
Longmont, CO
11 days ago
PS

Screen Printing Operator

Providence screen printing
Job TypePart-time
Salary
$39520 - $41600
East Providence, RI
23 days ago
company-logo

Lineman, Apprentice

Imperial Irrigation District
Job TypeFull-time
Salary
$82706 - $95679
Imperial, CA
17 days ago
company-logo

Scada Controller, Level 1-5

Kinder Morgan
Job TypeFull-time
 
Snyder, TX
23 days ago
company-logo

Apprentice / Lineman

Saber Power Services
Job TypeFull-time
 
Rosharon, TX
21 days ago