American Water
Construction Inspector (SCA) - Military Services Group
American Water, Fort Polk South, Louisiana, United States
Construction Inspector (SCA) - Military Services Group
Posting Start Date: 12/22/25
Coordinates, inspects and assists with the construction of new water treatment plant and distribution as well as wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system components in accordance with approved construction and engineering specifications, policies and practices of the Company. Utilizes expertise in construction field management, quality assurance, quality control, and report documentation. Serves as primary field contact between the Construction Manager and General Contractors for water and wastewater utilities.
Key Accountabilities
Performs field inspections of the construction and maintenance of water distribution system and sewer collection facilities. Inspects and approves construction and installation of earthwork, concrete, piping, painting, mechanical and electrical facilities, and instrumentation related to water and wastewater facilities or large infrastructure projects. Interprets, implements, and enforces contract documents and specifications. Communicates deficiencies to proper persons.
Utilizes testing procedures, inspection protocols, construction inspection techniques and performs QA/QC functions. Recognizes possible conflicts with other underground facilities and utilities.
Works with contractors to schedule utility outages in accordance with contract terms and customer requirements. Coordinates and approves contractor’s activities.
Participates in construction meetings and provides information on schedule compliance, change orders, coordination. Coordinates between Construction Manager and engineering personnel and outside construction firms to maintain standards. Interacts and coordinates with customers and the public regarding construction activities.
Reviews contractor’s safety program and enforces compliance with safety regulations. Performs all functions in a safe and conscientious manner, following the Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, wearing and working in proper personal protective equipment.
Compiles information and prepares construction reports and reviews as-built drawings as required. Assists in obtaining, preparing and maintaining reports, permits, maps, charts or records related to the construction.
Performs other related functions as assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.
Knowledge and Skills
Experience with construction inspections of water and wastewater facilities or large infrastructure projects.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents; applying material testing procedures.
Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems.
Mathematical proficiency and ability to interpret engineering scales and perform basic calculations.
Effective communication of complex technical information, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods for water and wastewater facilities.
Knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection and safety.
Broad knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and their construction, maintenance, testing and disinfection.
Working knowledge of engineering drawings, cut sheets and stake outs.
Experience and Education
High School Diploma or GED with at least five (5) years’ experience in water/wastewater distribution and construction of water distribution systems.
Inspection experience in water and wastewater industry (minimum five years).
Certifications and Licenses
Preferred: Industry related certifications, training, technical associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
Work Environment
20% office, 80% field.
Regularly works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, exposed to extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. Noise level usually loud.
Requires passing a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.
Travel Requirements
5% travel.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives results
Collaborates
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Utilities
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Coordinates, inspects and assists with the construction of new water treatment plant and distribution as well as wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system components in accordance with approved construction and engineering specifications, policies and practices of the Company. Utilizes expertise in construction field management, quality assurance, quality control, and report documentation. Serves as primary field contact between the Construction Manager and General Contractors for water and wastewater utilities.
Key Accountabilities
Performs field inspections of the construction and maintenance of water distribution system and sewer collection facilities. Inspects and approves construction and installation of earthwork, concrete, piping, painting, mechanical and electrical facilities, and instrumentation related to water and wastewater facilities or large infrastructure projects. Interprets, implements, and enforces contract documents and specifications. Communicates deficiencies to proper persons.
Utilizes testing procedures, inspection protocols, construction inspection techniques and performs QA/QC functions. Recognizes possible conflicts with other underground facilities and utilities.
Works with contractors to schedule utility outages in accordance with contract terms and customer requirements. Coordinates and approves contractor’s activities.
Participates in construction meetings and provides information on schedule compliance, change orders, coordination. Coordinates between Construction Manager and engineering personnel and outside construction firms to maintain standards. Interacts and coordinates with customers and the public regarding construction activities.
Reviews contractor’s safety program and enforces compliance with safety regulations. Performs all functions in a safe and conscientious manner, following the Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, wearing and working in proper personal protective equipment.
Compiles information and prepares construction reports and reviews as-built drawings as required. Assists in obtaining, preparing and maintaining reports, permits, maps, charts or records related to the construction.
Performs other related functions as assigned or as they become apparent or as management assigns.
Knowledge and Skills
Experience with construction inspections of water and wastewater facilities or large infrastructure projects.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Skill in reading and interpreting construction drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents; applying material testing procedures.
Ability to prepare, organize and maintain inspection field and office data, reports and systems.
Mathematical proficiency and ability to interpret engineering scales and perform basic calculations.
Effective communication of complex technical information, orally and in writing.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods for water and wastewater facilities.
Knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection and safety.
Broad knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems and their construction, maintenance, testing and disinfection.
Working knowledge of engineering drawings, cut sheets and stake outs.
Experience and Education
High School Diploma or GED with at least five (5) years’ experience in water/wastewater distribution and construction of water distribution systems.
Inspection experience in water and wastewater industry (minimum five years).
Certifications and Licenses
Preferred: Industry related certifications, training, technical associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license with acceptable driving record.
Work Environment
20% office, 80% field.
Regularly works in outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, exposed to extreme heat/cold, wet/humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles. Noise level usually loud.
Requires passing a Department of Defense background check for access to the military installation.
Travel Requirements
5% travel.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives results
Collaborates
Seniority Level Not Applicable
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Utilities
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