Construction Coordinator III

Aqua America, Inc.; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua America, Inc. in Kankakee, Illinois, is looking for a Construction Coordinator to oversee capital projects from construction to acceptance. You will be responsible for collaborating with operations and engineering to meet project objectives, ensuring compliance through active site oversight.

Applicants should have a minimum of five years of experience in construction with an associate degree in Civil Engineering preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, GIS, and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of construction experience, including cost estimating, bidding, and contract documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficiency with personal computers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee capital projects from construction to acceptance.
• Develop and monitor annual capital improvement plans.
• Oversee construction activities to ensure compliance and contractor management.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

AutoCAD

GIS

WaterGEMS

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Aqua is an Essential Utilities company offering a rewarding career in water and wastewater services across eight states. We seek a Construction Coordinator who will coordinate and oversee capital projects from construction to acceptance.

Salary Range: $72,000 – $90,000.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Collaborates with operations and engineering in developing, implementing and monitoring annual capital improvement plans that identify and prioritize capital projects.
• Assists in developing annual capital budgets, evaluating alternatives, designs, cost estimates and project schedules.
• Oversees construction activities to meet budget, scope and timelines, ensuring financial, compliance and operational objectives are met, including site visits.
• Coordinates construction phases with staff, outside contractors and suppliers, ensuring operational needs are addressed.
• Assists engineering in preparing permit applications covering land development, zoning, construction and environmental approvals at local, state and sometimes federal levels.
• Meets with public officials and regulatory agencies to obtain project permits and authorizations.
• Engages homeowners to promote and construct water main extensions and resolve construction‑related complaints.
• Manages procurement and construction, reviewing and approving contractor payment applications.
• Oversees construction inspectors for multiple concurrent projects.
• Represents the company at state and local levels.
• Establishes and maintains positive public relations with key customers, officials and industry groups.
• Assists in developing and implementing state/regional engineering‑related policies and maintaining standard designs and material specifications.
• Reviews construction plans for commercial fire, backflow devices and other customer services, coordinating service installation.
• Provides design information to engineering and helps prepare designs when required.
• Reviews designs for compliance with state, local and company requirements.
• Prepares cost estimates for construction projects.
• Closes projects and updates water system maps, records and electronic data, including GIS, AIMS and Maintenance Connection.
• Acts as Division Field Supervisor in absence of the Field Supervisor to manage daily field operations.
• Promotes a safety culture, addressing safety issues and adjusting project timelines to ensure safe working conditions.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in Civil Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Minimum of five years of construction experience, including cost estimating, bidding, contract documentation, construction progress monitoring and payments, change‑order negotiation, inspection, safety practice monitoring and contract closeout.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency with personal computers, especially Microsoft Office and databases.
• Experience with AutoCAD, GIS and WaterGEMS (desired).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicating clearly, concisely and professionally with internal customers.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player capable of effective collaboration in a multitasking environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, wet/humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas hazards, fumes, dust, mists, gases and poor ventilation.
• Work involves travel to Essential Utilities and other constituents' sites.
• Travel requirements up to 75%; overnight stays typically not required but possible.
• Must be available on call for emergencies and after‑hours events.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.