Requisition ID: [[id]] 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 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 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. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. Job Details Range of Pay: $70,690 - $118,100 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! 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. #LI-HA1. #LI-onsite. Key Accountabilities Routine liaison with Subcontractor Project Managers to co-ordinate and plan site activity including verification of individual project phases and completion in accordance with required specifications and standards. Perform field observation of construction activities. Liaising with AW staff, vendor and subcontractors to request new quotations/proposals for services as required by the Client. Write documents to obtain competitive quotes in accordance with company and business unit policies. Review of payment requests and work-completed including completing appropriate documentation. Review and verification of change order requests from vendors. Prepare well documented construction progress documents, attend and actively participate in project meetings, provide value engineering input to designs, and evaluate construction shop drawings. Observing subcontractor's work and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. Perform and document safety inspections. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills 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. 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. Experience/Education Minimum 5+ years of prior relevant experience in water distribution and construction of water systems. Must possess a valid, active state driver's license and the ability to pass a motor vehicle background check. An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. This position reports onto a military installation. 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. Travel Requirements Work Environment 80% field, 20% office. Competencies Prioritizes & Role Models Safety Self-Awareness Develops Talent Plans, Aligns, & Directs Drives Engagement Decision Quality 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.
