Provides essential water and natural gas services to millions of people across multiple states.
The Construction Coordinator (CC) oversees water and wastewater capital projects from construction through acceptance and closeout, collaborating with operations, engineering, public officials, and developers. Salary range is $50,000‑$70,000.
The CC develops and monitors annual capital improvement plans, assists with budgeting, coordinates construction phases, ensures compliance, manages procurement, reviews contractor payments, and oversees multiple concurrent projects. They also act as backup Field Supervisor when needed.
Key responsibilities include preparing permit applications, meeting with regulators and homeowners, maintaining positive public relations, reviewing designs for compliance, coordinating service installations, updating system maps and GIS data, and promoting a safety culture.
Required qualifications are an associate degree in civil engineering or a related field (or the ability to obtain one) and at least two years of construction experience covering estimating, bidding, contract administration, inspection, safety monitoring, and project closeout.
Essential skills comprise proficiency with Microsoft Office, familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, and WaterGEMS (preferred), strong written and verbal communication, customer‑service focus, ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment, and effective teamwork.
Working conditions may involve extreme temperatures, noise, wet or humid environments, travel up to 75 % to project sites, on‑call emergency response, and various physical demands. Aqua is an equal‑opportunity employer that provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.