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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.
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Primary Role
Oversees Project Administration and field activities related to water and wastewater facility construction projects. Responsible for ensuring high quality construction projects on time and in accordance with design intent while ensuring minimum impact to water and wastewater operations. Possess the ability to represent MSG with Client and subcontractors.
Key Accountabilities
Proficient in MS Office programs including Word, Excel and project scheduling software.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to interact with colleagues, direct reports, government agencies, consultants, contractors and the general public with effective skills.
Good background in management skills.
Ability to read, understand, help develop and report field progress regarding contractor CPM schedules.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Considerable skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans and specifications, and contract documents; skill in applying material testing procedures.
Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to understand and use an engineer's scale. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information, orally and in writing in a professional manner to contractors, employees, consultants, and other governmental agency representatives.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Knowledge/Skills
General knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods. Broad knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection and safety.
Considerable knowledge of inspection methods.
Considerable knowledge and/or understanding of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and their construction maintenance, construction, testing and disinfection.
Good knowledge of engineering drawings, cut sheets and stake outs.
Experience/Education
Required: High School Diploma, or general education degree (GED) with five (5) years experience in water distribution and construction of water distribution systems.
Inspection experience in water and wastewater industry. 5 years minimum experience.
Certifications & Licenses
Preferred: Industry related certifications, training, technical associate's degree, or Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Must possess a valid, active state driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.
Travel Requirements
5%
Work Environment
20% Office; 80% Field
Regularly works in outside weather conditions. Will frequently work near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to extreme heat and/or cold. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
In addition to American Water's pre-employment screenings, this position requires the ability to pass a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.
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.
