Engineering Construction Coordinator Lead

City of Austin • Austin, TX

2d • $33 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this position provides leadership and guidance to staff responsible for monitoring and inspecting large and highly complex construction projects to ensure capital improvement projects are constructed in compliance with approved engineering plans, contract specifications, and City design and construction standards.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.
• Provides leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Health and Wellness The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees