Construction Coordinator III/Project Manager

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.

Are you looking for a fantastic career at Aqua? We have an outstanding opportunity for a Construction Coordinator reporting to the Area Manager!

The Construction Coordinator will manage the operational department's responsibility of construction projects.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $72,000.00 - $90,000.00

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Project manage construction for all Aqua Illinois Central Division operation division projects in coordination with engineering.
• Liaison as the operational division project lead to perform needed operational changes on site with direction from site supervisor.
• Inspection of or manage observers (i.e. inspectors) of assigned company-funded central division operational projects.
• Responsible for coordinating a review of designs with other Aqua personnel (i.e. engineer and distribution).
• Primary contact for developers on assigned projects.
• Assist with all accounting requirements of assigned projects (estimating, contractor based selection setup, requisitions, processing invoices, closing, and transfer to plant).
• Assist in the review and IEPA permitting.
• Assist in the bidding of assigned projects.
• Assist with coordinating with Drafter on map updates.
• Ability to analyze technical problems, to organize work and develop effective working methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and basic construction knowledge (including electrical, mechanical, and structural).
• Exhibit the ability to work harmoniously and effectively with public officials and company staff management.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL OR REGISTRATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of an Associate's Degree (i.e. two-year degree) with 2+ years of work experience in construction management (not inspection) is preferred.
• Must be computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications, being able to demonstrate particular skillfulness with spreadsheet development and the ability to manipulate data, as well as other software applications used in the normal course of business.
• Water/wastewater industry knowledge preferred.
• Must have a valid U.S. Drivers License.

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.