Iowa American Water

Iowa American Water

  • Scope jobs with Iowa American staff and develop project manual for main replacement/new facilities.
  • If ROW or easement is needed, negotiate ROW and/or easement terms and facilitate execution of the agreement to include the creation of plats or coordination with PLS for plat creation and recording of updated deeds.
  • Complete topographic survey as needed or coordinate with the contract survey team as needed.
  • Determine potential utility conflicts and develop plans to mitigate or coordinate as needed during design process.
  • Develop:
  • Plans
  • General Notes
  • Summary of Quantities
  • Schedules of Quantities
  • Traffic Control Plans
  • Plan and Profile Sheets
  • Details, including trench backfilling/surface restoration, water valves, etc.
  • Specifications following Iowa American Water Standard Specifications; SUDAS (Iowa Statewide Urban Design Specifications) and; Project Specific Specifications such as brick street restoration.
  • Develop an estimate of cost and estimate of time.
  • Apply for and obtain permits or approvals as needed from:
  • Iowa DNR (water permitting agency)
  • Authority having jurisdiction where improvement is located.
  • Apply for and obtain COSESCO permit (land disturbance permitting) from authority having jurisdiction.
  • Submit plans for review and obtain construction and traffic control plan approval from Iowa DOT when necessary.
  • Apply for and obtain flood plain permitting from authority having jurisdiction when required.
  • Model improvement as needed when working in or near waters of the US and obtain no-rise certificate and approval.


Davenport, Iowa

Locust at Eastern Avenue

West 75th Street Water Main

Garfield Court Water Main

Kimberly Road Water Main

East Street Water Main

12th Street Water Main

East 11th Street, Brady to Perry

Brady Street, 7th - 8th Street

West River Drive & Marquette

East River Drive & Tremont

Harrison Street Traffic Control

West 3rd Street, Howell to Division


Bettendorf, Iowa

Devils Glen Road Water Main

State Street & 12th Street Water Main

Pineacre Drive Water Main