Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water* American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities. American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Indexfor the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions. For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. * Illinois American Water* is seeking a Construction Coordinator to join our team in Woodridge, IL. This role will provide construction support to our production efforts. As the Construction Coordinator, you will be responsible for ordering chemicals, processing purchase orders and invoices, and assisting supervisors. This position will also work with contractors on production related projects. _ Primary Role_ Responsible for administration and coordination of processes related to maintenance and construction projects related to Production. Expedites the preparation, review and execution of required forms, documents, reports and the procurement of goods, materials, and services as related to the construction/operations process. _ Key Accountabilities_ * Chemical ordering for Production facilities. * Prepares and submits monthly chemical inventories for Production facilities. * Provides support services to operations supervisors, superintendent, and/or manager for activities related to Production operations including as-built work orders, month-end and non-revenue reporting, and work order prep. * Coordinates the collection and maintenance of required forms, documents and reports and obtaining required approvals. * Participates in pre-construction planning meetings as needed. * Coordinates scheduling of construction and other construction activities including contact with contractors and developers. * On an as needed basis, provides interpretation of documents, specifications, and contracts. * Prepares and maintains files, records, drawings, reports, budgets, and other data related to Production projects and other construction/operations activities. * Monitor project schedules, activities, and progress according to project plans. * Occasionally manages projects of very limited scope under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager. * Verifying work is completed in accordance with specifications and contract documents. * Verifying work is completed in accordance with specifications and contract documents. * Provides management reports and analysis as required. * Performs record research and appropriate legal recording. * Coordinates work order processing for construction/operations process. * Performs other duties as assigned. _ Knowledge/Skills_ * Knowledge in SAP. * Knowledge of and ability to apply general building and grounds related terminology for verification of project status. * Ability to oversee and monitor construction work for adherence to project plans and specifications. * Knowledge of common water/wastewater industry terminology * Knowledge of Company standards and procedures and standard technical specifications. * Knowledge of property (easement rights). * Knowledge of Company accounting and task order procedures. Knowledge of Company computer systems. _ Experience/Education_ * 2-5 years water utility or building/grounds maintenance related experience, preferably in production, engineering, or construction activities. * High School or G.E.D. required. * Associates Degree in Applied Science preferred. _ Certifications & Licenses_ * Valid Driver’s License. _ Hours/Schedule_ * Full-time * Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm _ Competencies_ Champions safety Customer obsessed Cultivates innovation Nimble learning Drives Results Collaborates * Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™ * American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.