Compliance Specialist, Business

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American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.

American Water’s approximately 7,000 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.

Job Title:

Contract Compliance Specialist

Posting

Start Date:

9/25/26

Job Description:

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

The Engineering Contract Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing contractor safety utilizing ISNet and related systems to monitor grade compliance, build relationships, communicate and document problem resolution with contractors across the state which have a significant impact to company objectives related to capital delivery and day to day operation.

• Administer contractor grade waiver requests; review and assess contractor’s safety performance to evaluate and then apply for a waiver to the QRC.
• Develop, implement and track enhanced oversight plans for contractors that need improved jobsite safety performance.
• Utilize the ISNetworld daily grade change notification system to ensure efficient resolution of non-compliance within the Company’s contractor pool, with a focus on actionable administrative issues and incident numbers.
• Create custom reports, in support of Company driven safety/operational directives, involving contractor evaluation; weekly/monthly and on demand.
• Ensure audit/evaluation goals are met for all required contractors.
• Ensure audit/evaluation goals are met for post job site evaluations.
• Collaborate with Safety Director on safety initiatives; escalat safety issues.
• Review and assess validity of all contractor insurance variance requests, written program requests & site tracker revision…