Construction Coordinator II - Essential Utilities

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. 

The Construction Coordinator (CC) position in the filter team coordinates and oversees water treatment capital projects, from construction stages through acceptance of the installation, testing, startup, and close of the project. This position will work closely with department managers, operations staff, and engineering personnel.  As a specialist in filtration system startup and operation, this position will be expected to obtain and maintain necessary well operator certifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Primary Duties and Responsibilities)

• Collaborates with operations and engineering in optimizing treatment designs, cost estimating, and project scheduling of filter and advanced water treatment projects.
• Oversees construction activities to meet established budget, scope and timelines through site visits and electronic communications (phone and email).
• Ensures that Aqua specifications are met and operational needs are addressed.
• Assists with construction project procurement, including reviewing and approving contractor applications for payment with the project manager.
• Oversees construction inspectors for multiple concurrent projects.
• Represents the company at various state and local levels and maintains positive public relations with customers, local officials, state regulators, other stakeholders.
• Assists in the development and the implementation of state/regional engineering-related policies and maintain standard designs and materials specifications.
• Assists in reviewing construction plans for filtration systems including, but not limited to, granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange (IX), and greensand filters.  
• Maintains and updates the database for system warranties and maintenance schedules for filter assets. 
• Promotes a safety culture that encourages employees to put safety first and address safety issues arising from construction project with the appropriate internal teams, up to and including moving project timelines to ensure safe working conditions.
• Assists with other tasks or projects as assigned.  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

QUALIFICATIONS (Required Experience, Education, Licenses, and Certifications)

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.  Associates Degree or higher is preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the utility industry is required.
• North Carolina C-Well Operator License or greater is required, candidates with the ability to obtain the License within six months of the hire date will be considered.
• Construction experience is desired, including construction cost estimating, monitoring construction progress, negotiating change orders, construction inspection and monitoring safety practices, and contract closeout.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (Examples below)

• Proficiency with personal computers, particularly Microsoft Office products and databases, is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A team player able to work effectively in a multi-tasking, collaborative environment       

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May be subject to extreme temperatures, elevated heights (ladders), small spaces, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, mists, gases and/or poor ventilation conditions.
• Working conditions include travel to work sites of Aqua North Carolina and/or other constituents
• Travel Requirements up to 75% local travel, this position is provided a work vehicle in accordance with Aqua’ s Vehicle Policy; overnight stays are typically not required but possible

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.