Construction Coordinator II

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Honesdale, PA

About The Position

The Construction Coordinator II supports the development and delivery of capital improvement projects for Aqua, an Essential Utilities company. The role works with Engineering, Operations, contractors, suppliers, regulators, public officials, customers, and other stakeholders to coordinate project planning, budgeting, permitting, procurement, construction, safety, and closeout. The coordinator oversees construction activities and inspectors across concurrent projects, visits job sites, and helps ensure project budgets, schedules, operational needs, and company objectives are met. The position also assists with engineering designs, cost estimates, construction policies and specifications, and the maintenance of project records and water-system data. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be needed for construction-related emergencies. Travel to work sites and other constituent locations may be required, up to 50% during normal business hours; overnight travel is typically not required.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of construction experience, including construction cost estimating; preparing bidding and contract documents; monitoring construction progress and payments; negotiating change orders; construction inspection and safety monitoring; and contract closeout.
PA Department of Environmental Protection Class E Distribution License, or ability to obtain it within 12 months of job acceptance.
Proficiency with personal computers, particularly Microsoft Office products and databases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal customers.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work effectively as a team player in a multitasking environment.
Working knowledge of excavation and work-zone safety.
Ability to meet the physical and environmental demands described, including occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds and exposure to varied site conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; the ability to obtain a degree within an agreed-upon time frame will also be considered.
Experience with AutoCAD, GIS, and SAP.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to develop, implement, and monitor annual capital improvement plans and prioritize capital projects.
Assist with annual capital budgets, including evaluating alternatives and designs, preparing cost estimates, and scheduling projects.
Oversee construction activities, including daily site visits, to help ensure budget and schedule compliance and meet financial, compliance, and operational objectives.
Coordinate project construction phases with personnel across departments, contractors, and suppliers, including internal materials ordering, while addressing operational needs.
Assist Engineering with permit applications for land development, zoning, construction, and environmental approvals at local, state, and occasionally federal levels; meet with public officials and regulatory agency personnel to help obtain permits and authorizations.
Meet with homeowners and promote and construct water-main extensions; resolve customer concerns and complaints related to construction.
Manage project procurement and construction, review and approve contractor payment applications in a timely manner, and oversee construction inspectors on multiple concurrent projects.
Represent the Company at state and local levels and maintain positive relationships with customers, local officials, regulators, state agencies, elected officials, and industry groups.
Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including municipal representatives, customers, project managers, contractors, and vendors.
Assist in developing and implementing state and regional construction and engineering policies, and maintain standard designs and material specifications.
Assist Engineering by providing information for detailed designs, reviewing designs for compliance with applicable requirements, and preparing designs or construction cost estimates when needed.
Close out projects and promptly update water-system maps, records, and electronic data, including inventory, record drawings, asset completion and retirement reports, tap cards, hydrant cards, GIS, AIMS, and Procure.
Promote a positive safety culture at project sites and comply with required safety policies and programs, including excavation and work-zone safety requirements.
Use Procore and SAP daily for project-related tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.