Construction Inspector
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Overview
Job Description
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!
About Essential Utilities
Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.
Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.
We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.
Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Inspect and monitor outside contractors installation of water and wastewater system capital projects according to Company specifications and standards. Primary duties will be to provide or monitor procedures to place water mains, services and related appurtenances in service.
Ensure adherence of the Company's safety program on construction projects. Must be familiar with OSHA regulations and work zone safety procedures.
Maintain, provide and file record drawings of changes to plans and drawings made during construction. Maintain records of mains, valves, service lines and any other appurtenances installed on capital construction projects.
Keep daily project construction inspection reports. Generate and maintain records of quantities installed during projects. Communicate project status and job progression to your supervisor on a daily basis, or as needed.
Verify contractor's applications for payment and change order requests. Assist in negotiations with contractors as required.
Check proposed construction plans for omissions and/or constructability issues.
Capable of professional communication and provide first contact with customers, residents, vendors, municipal officials and regulators concerning their issues that arise due to the construction projects.
Complete other administrative and operational duties and provide assistance to other departments as needed and directed by your supervisor.
Some out of town travel for AQUA Construction Inspection may be required, including overnight stay for multiple nights and/or weeks at a time.
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL OR REGISTRATION QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of technical education beyond high school is necessary (Associates Degree in Construction Technology or an associated field is preferred). In lieu of two years of technical education, two years of experience in the above areas may be considered. Successful candidate must have construction inspection experience and superior organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
Must be proficient in interpretation of design drawings, construction technology and the use of a computer for word processing, spreadsheet applications, e-mail, and AQUA programs such as GIS, AIMS, Procore, etc.
Must also maintain a PA DEP Class E license, or obtain the License within twenty-four (24) months from date of hire.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be available for overtime.
Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.
Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012).
To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to:
- Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship
- Family members cannot work in the same department.
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