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 review, and construction review for Authority water and wastewater pipeline and facility capital improvement projects. Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Construction Services, the position manages professional services contracts for construction administration provided by the Authority’s engineering consultants.

The role manages multiple concurrent consultant contracts and construction projects, coordinating with inspectors, design consultants, contractors, and Authority departments to deliver quality facilities. Duties include reviewing plans, specifications, submittals, requests for information, change orders, and pay applications; monitoring project budgets and schedules; and supporting the Authority’s capital program management system and design and construction guidance. Work is generally performed in an office, with periodic fieldwork and travel to job sites, factory tests, and conferences.

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 background.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be eligible to take the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) exam.
• Proficiency with standard office software such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and with 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 and treatment plant improvements in the Northern Region and projects executed through Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
• Communicate with internal departments, external entities, and engineering consultants regarding engineering and construction efforts.
• Assist in developing and reviewing engineering documents and contract specifications.
• Assist with using, developing, recommending, and integrating a centralized Capital Program Management System (CPMS) 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 for construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines, coordinating with inspectors, design consultants, and contractors.
• Administer and manage 6–12 concurrent construction projects involving water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines, coordinating with inspectors, design consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare written communications for the Board of Directors, Board committees, and other agency groups, and communicate effectively in oral presentations and interpersonal settings.
• Coordinate land rights implementation with the Land Rights Department and coordinate 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 water and wastewater pipeline or treatment facility construction projects.
• Coordinate project updates with Planning and Design and other Authority departments, including GIS, Land Rights, and Northern and Southern Region Operations, 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