City of Austin ยท 1 day ago
Engineering Construction Coordinator Lead
One Texas Center
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$32.96/hr - $41.20/hr
7+ years expThe City of Austin is a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic cities. They are seeking an Engineering Construction Coordinator Lead to provide leadership and guidance in monitoring and inspecting complex construction projects, ensuring compliance with engineering plans and standards.
Association
Responsibilities
Leads teams responsible for monitoring and inspecting a wide range of construction activities performed by contractors to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and safety requirements
Monitors work progress and provides technical guidance to resolve issues and ensure quality, consistency, and effectiveness of project inspection
Completes daily reports to document construction activities, job progress, delays, issues, and incidents
Participates in contractor meetings, pre-construction conferences, and progress meetings
Reviews payment applications to verify material quantities, calculations, and ensure forms are complete and accurate
Coordinates and monitors third-party materials and utility testing to verify compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements
Coordinates with design teams to resolve conflicts and/or unforeseen conditions in accordance with design intent, contract terms, and City codes
Recommends contract amendments and verifies change orders are complete, accurate, and consistent with contract terms, design intent, and specifications
Documents design changes during construction and ensures final as-built plans are complete and accurately reflect all changes
Coordinates project closeout and prepares project records for archive
Resolves and/or responds to routine to highly complex inquiries and complaints and informs project team of issues as necessary
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus seven (7) years of experience related to civil or facility construction, including four (4) years inspecting or overseeing civil infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications and standards
Education from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or construction science may substitute for experience up to four (4) years
Valid Texas Class C Driver License
Knowledge of applicable Federal, State and Local laws, ordinances, codes, permits, and best practices that govern capital construction
Knowledge of contracts including contract development and contract language, terms, and conditions
Knowledge of horizontal and vertical construction methods, practices, and materials
Skill in determining quality of materials, workmanship, and construction methods
Skill in making accurate measurements and computing quantities of materials used in construction
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks
Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment
Preferred
Leads teams responsible for inspecting and coordinating a wide range of construction activities for routine to highly-complex CIP projects to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents, engineered plans, technical specifications, and safety requirements
Experience in identifying field issues and coordinate with design teams to provide technical guidance, interpretation, and recommendations to resolve highly-complex design problems in accordance with design intent, contract terms, and City codes, specifications, standards and ordinances
Experience with, and knowledge of, water and wastewater, storm sewer, concrete structures, road construction, and vertical construction
Extensive experience in large, high value and complex CIP projects
Experience in leading, training, mentoring and evaluating staff on their teams
Strong verbal and written communication, and computer skills
Ability to travel to multiple work locations
Benefits
Generous leave
Work-life balance programs
Extensive benefits
City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
Sustainable Transportation Options
Wellness programs
On-site fitness centers
Mental health support
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Tuition reimbursement program
Financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications
Low cost medical
Dental
Vision
Paid leave time
Highly competitive retirement plan
Company
City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees.
10001+ employees
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