Engineering Construction Coordinator I (Capital Delivery Services Dept.)

Coordinator I, Engineering Construction

Under general supervision, this position monitors and inspects routine construction projects or assists with one or more phases of complex projects to ensure capital improvement projects are constructed in compliance with approved engineering plans, contract specifications, and City design and construction standards.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Conducts site visits to monitor and inspect work performed by contractors and to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Completes daily reports to document construction activities, job progress, delays, issues, and incidents.
• Attends contractor meetings, including pre-construction conferences and progress meetings.
• Reviews payment applications to verify material quantities, calculations, and to 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 or unforeseen conditions in accordance with design intent, contract terms, and City codes.
• Reviews 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 close-out and prepare project records for archive.
• Responds to routine inquiries and complaints, keeps project team informed, and escalates issues when necessary.

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• 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 establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• 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.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and specifications and to recognize deviations from plans in construction items.
• Ability to climb up and down and walk on rough terrain and in confined spaces of construction sites with varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to work varying work hours to meet project needs.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience related to civil or facility construction, including one (1) year 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 three (3) years.

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

• Experience reading and interpreting digital contracts and plans for large construction projects.
• Experience keeping records and documenting progress or issues with large construction projects.
• Experience inspecting multiple construction projects, while also managing other priorities throughout the day.
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook on a daily basis to schedule meetings, communicate internally and externally in the organization, and using some advanced options within Outlook to manage files efficiently.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Position Overview:

This position provides a great opportunity for advancement for individuals that possess the drive to excel. Under general supervision, this position will coordinate and inspect a variety of moderate to complex construction activities for Capital Delivery Services, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to ensure quality and compliance with contract specifications, City codes, and engineered plans.

Salary Range: $27.77 to $33.95

Location: University Park Building - 3300 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78705

General Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work. Telework: No teleworking option available for this position (5 Days in Office)

Application Details:

• This position may allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.
• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may be contacting your current and former employer listed on the application for reference checks as a part of the pre-employment verification process.
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

• This position may require a skills assessment.
• The Austin Capital Delivery Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
• Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submissions, must be fully completed before that time.
• We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

Travel:

The Austin Capital Delivery Services Department is comprised of multiple facilities located throughout Austin. If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Record Evaluation you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Hybrid Work Environment:

The City of Austin Telework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. The City of Austin has an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least 2 days per week at their designated worksite. Some positions may require additional time at their designated worksite.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.