Construction Project Specialist

Trinity River Authority of Texas • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The Construction Project Specialist provides construction management, design and construction review for Authority water and wastewater pipeline and facility capital improvement projects. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Construction Services, the specialist manages professional services contracts for construction administration provided by the Authority’s engineering consultants. The role oversees multiple concurrent consultant contracts and construction projects, working with inspectors, design consultants, contractors, and internal departments to deliver quality facilities while keeping project budgets and schedules on track.

The position reviews plans, specifications, submittals, requests for information, proposed and approved change orders, and contractor pay applications. It also supports development of engineering documents and contract specifications, implementation of design and construction guidance, and use of the Capital Program Management System to track capital plan implementation and funding needs. Duties are generally office-based, with periodic fieldwork and frequent local travel to job sites. Moderate travel outside the DFW Metroplex may be required, usually no more than two trips per month, for factory witness and acceptance tests or conferences. Work may involve exposure to weather and chemical hazards, abnormal hours, and stress related to resolving problems, administering contracts, and attending job-site meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or construction engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a municipality, governmental entity, water utility agency, engineering firm, general contractor, or similar organization.
• Valid Texas Driver’s license.
• Eligible to take the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) exam.
• Proficiency with standard office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Revu Bluebeam.
• General knowledge of water utilities and governmental agencies’ design requirements for the water industry.
• General knowledge of construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines.
• Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, perform basic engineering tasks, and solve problems.
• Effective oral and written communication, administrative, and management skills for multiple concurrent capital or construction projects.

Nice To Haves

• Construction experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review design plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy for designated collection system, treatment plant, and Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Communicate with internal departments, external entities, and engineering consultants about ongoing engineering and construction work.
• Assist in developing and reviewing engineering documents and contract specifications.
• Assist in using, developing, recommending, and integrating the Capital Program Management System to update capital improvement plan implementation and funding needs.
• Participate in developing and implementing the Authority’s design and construction guidance criteria.
• Coordinate with Authority inspection staff to ensure contract quality standards are met.
• Manage 6–12 concurrent engineering consultant contracts related to construction administration for water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines.
• Administer and manage 6–12 concurrent construction projects involving water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines.
• Prepare written communications for the Board of Directors, Board committees, and other agency groups; provide oral presentations as needed.
• Coordinate land-rights implementation with the Land Rights Department and work with Planning, Design and Construction Administration, GIS, and Operations throughout construction.
• Perform construction management tasks, including reviewing submittals, requests for information, proposed change orders, change orders, and contractor pay applications; coordinate reviews with the Engineer as needed.
• Manage project budgets and schedules for pipeline and treatment facility construction projects to ensure they are followed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate construction project updates with Planning and Design and other Authority departments during and outside Visual Portfolio Board meetings.
• Assist with project bidding, lessons learned, reviews, and other assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level