Construction Inspector

American Water; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee on-site inspections of water resource construction projects. This role involves ensuring compliance with contract documents and permits, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining project documentation. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and four years of experience in major construction projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Four years of experience on major construction projects.
• NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure conformance with contract documents.
• Oversee compliance with permits and approvals.
• Coordinate with permitting agencies for inspections.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Construction methods

Safety regulations

Ability to read engineering plans

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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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 focus on 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 in the U.S., serving over 14 million people across 14 jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Since 1886, we keep life flowing by providing safe, reliable, and affordable water services.

We are investing heavily in infrastructure and system resilience, aiming to improve our services and sustainability. Recognized for our commitment to safety, sustainability, and diversity, we are a leading utility company.

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Primary Role

Responsible for on-site inspection of water resource construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct on-site inspections to ensure conformance with contract documents (50%).
2. Oversee compliance with permits and approvals.
3. Coordinate with permitting agencies for inspections and certifications (5%).
4. Serve as the primary on-site contact for contractors.
5. Act as liaison between contractors and the company (15%).
6. Coordinate engineering questions and resolve issues (15%).
7. Prepare project documentation according to standards.
8. Maintain records and assist with 'as-built' drawings (10%).
9. Review and approve progress payments (5%).

Knowledge and Skills

• Engineering specifications and surveying principles.
• Construction methods and safety regulations.
• Scheduling principles and project coordination.
• Ability to read engineering plans.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma.
• Four years of experience on major construction projects.

Certifications/Licenses

NICET certification preferred.

Work Environment

Field/construction site environment.

Travel Requirements

Travel required.

Core Competencies

• Safety champion
• Customer focus
• Innovation
• Agility in learning
• Results-driven
• Collaboration

Join American Water — We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories by law.