American Water

Sr. Construction Inspector Water

LocationCharleston, WV
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108060

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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.

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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 $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 large and complex water resource projects, the size and importance of which have a major impact on the performance of the utility subsidiary. Individual project assignments vary.

Key Accountabilities

Supervises on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance to contract documents.

Oversees compliance with the requirements of permits and approvals granted for construction.
Coordinate with permitting agencies for inspections and certifications of compliance. 35%
Coordinates, guides, assigns work to and serves as technical advisor to lower levels of Construction Inspector on large and complex projects. 20%
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. 15%
Serve as the on-site liaison between the engineering organization and construction contractors to resolve questions related to the engineering of assigned projects. 15%
Prepare, or supervise the preparation of 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

Advanced knowledge of engineering specifications and construction technology and practices.

Knowledge of surveying, federal and company safety regulations, and in-depth knowledge of critical path and method scheduling principles. Skills: Coordinating and organizing skills.
Ability to read engineering plans and specifications for complex projects.
Strong communication skills (e.g., verbal, listening, recording).
Interpersonal skills (e.g., tack/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to motivate others).
Attention to details.
Experience/Education

High School Diploma

Experience on major construction projects. (10 years).
Travel Requirements



Travel required.

Work Environment

80% Field / Construction Site Work Environment and 20% Office

Key Interfaces/ Relationships

Engineering Project Managers

Engineering Managers
Engineering Directors
Production Supervisors
Network Supervisors
Other

Competencies (from the Water Division Competency Dictionary): Analysis and Problem Solving - Analyzes and resolves business issues through the application of critical reasoning skills and general business experience.

Delivers Results - Delivers bottom line results through bold, decisive actions, working through risks and uncertainty to create opportunity.
Continually raises standards and promotes entrepreneurial behavior.
Influencing - The ability to articulate an objective or idea in a compelling manner, so that others are persuaded to act on its merit.
Market/Customer Focus - Identifying, understanding and meeting customer expectations both internally and externally.
Sharing Knowledge & Expertise - Drives business performance by

developing and contributing specific technical or professional knowledge, skills and experience.

Demonstrates a professional attitude.
Teamworking - Is committed to working collaboratively to achieve business goals, building cohesiveness and identity with a work group, and valuing individual perspectives and contributions.
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.

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