Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or a construction science field, plus six (6) years of experience in construction inspection of capital improvement projects, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Experience related to construction inspection, engineering, or infrastructure construction may substitute for education up to four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:This position supervises a technical team supporting the Mission, Vision and Values of the City of Austin Capital Delivery Services Department. Under limited supervision and the oversight of a Supervising Engineer, this position plans, organizes, and directs a wide range of construction quality assurance activities for City of Austin Capital Improvement Program ( CIP ) projects. This position oversees these activities for a wide variety of project contract delivery methods, including Invitation for Bid ( IFB ), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity ( IDIQ ), Construction Manager at Risk ( CMAR ), Design-Build (DB) and Job Order Contracting ( JOC ).
This position interfaces with a variety of asset owners from Aviation to TxDOT; and requires strong long range work performance planning with attention to detail throughout the life of the project from preconstruction through project closeout. This position requires technical competency, superior judgement, and a willing ability to train and mentor others. This position represents the City of Austin by observing and monitoring the work of contractors to ensure quality and compliance with approved engineering plans, contract specifications, and City engineering standards and codes.
Who We Are:Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over
500 active projects, representing an investment of over
$7 Billion. At CDS , we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
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Why Join Us? Meaningful Work Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through a constructed project provides a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work.
Innovation and Collaboration Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and embrace our One City - One Team - One Approach model of delivering capital projects.
Professional Growth and Development Achieve your professional goals. CDS offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including engineering, architecture, construction management, project planning and management, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications is also available.
Work-Life Balance Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 50% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.
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.
Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide. Application Details: A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.
- This position does 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, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
Additional Details: - This position may require a skills assessment.
- 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.
- The 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.
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 3 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 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 City of 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.
Pay Range
$35.50 - $45.27
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Alternative schedule and/or flexible hours available based on business needs.
- Hours may vary depending on work demands and business needs.
- Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
- Overtime may be required with or without notice.
Job Close Date 11/11/2024 Type of Posting Division Only Department Capital Delivery Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6800 Burleson Road, Building 312, Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications Extensive experience in a lead or supervisory capacity managing a team or direct reports including hiring, training, developing, managing performance, team building, conflict management. Extensive experience addressing competing priorities, mentoring others, active listening, and skill with emotional intelligence to include facilitating communication, and supporting cohesive project team development. Extensive experience with variety of Project Sponsors (Asset Owners) in municipal and intergovernmental settings, such as County, State, or Federal levels; and with intergovernmental projects managed outside of the Capital Delivery Services Department. Experience with time and performance management, as well as stakeholder engagement in a dynamic construction project environment. Experience thinking critically, making decisions and solving complex problem-solving related to technical construction issues on large value projects. Experience finding common ground when schedule and/or time-sensitive situations arise in Project Progress Meetings. Ability to travel daily to multiple work locations. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Plans, organizes, and directs the work of teams responsible for monitoring, inspecting and documenting construction activities by contractors and inspecting CIP projects to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents, engineered plans, technical specifications, and safety requirements. Ensures corrections are made when deficiencies are identified. Monitors and evaluates the quality, consistency, and efficiency of engineering construction inspection services, including work performed by contractors and completion of appropriate documentation of job site activities, to ensure effective construction and inspection service delivery. Reviews, validates, and approves reports documenting job progress, delays, issues, and incidents to protect the City’s legal interests. Oversees the review of contract documents, submittals, and technical specifications; and participates in pre-construction meetings. Authorizes contractors to begin work on projects. Approves contractor requests for progress payments to ensure accurate payment to contractors. Verifies quality in the constructed project by ensuring material testing is completed, results are appropriately documented, and materials meet or exceed required standards. Ensures third-party inspections are performed as required. Provides oversight to team members who identify field conflicts and unforeseen conditions. Consults with project team to resolve highly complex technical issues, contractor non-compliance that results in notice of unacceptable work, orders to stop work, and/or decisions to withhold payment to ensure construction quality and compliance with contract specifications. Evaluates proposed changes to contract terms, verifies documentation and justification, and coordinates review and acceptance of contract amendments with the project team to avoid unnecessary expenditures. Reviews and approves project records to ensure closeout process is complete, that all required documents are included in the record, and approves final payment to contractor. Resolves and/or responds to escalated inquiries and/or facilitates communication with project sponsors.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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, language, terms, and conditions.
- Knowledge of proper safety practices, procedures, and regulations applicable to work being performed.
- Knowledge of horizontal and vertical construction methods, practices, and materials.
- Skill in making accurate measurements and computing quantities of materials used in construction.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in directing, assigning, and prioritizing the work.
- Skill in establishing employee relations, as well as recognizing and rewarding performance.
- Skill in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.
- Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and specifications; and to recognize deviations from plans in construction items.
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the division, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position include: Graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or a construction science field, plus six (6) years of experience in construction inspection of capital improvement projects, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Experience related to construction inspection, engineering, or infrastructure construction may substitute for education up to four (4) years. This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Are you currently an employee of the City Of Austin, Capital Delivery Services Department, Construction Management Division?
* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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. Do you meet this requirement?
* Please describe how your combination of education and/or experience meets the minimum qualifications.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in a lead or supervisory capacity managing a team or direct reports including hiring, training, developing, managing performance, team building, conflict management. Indicate which position(s) you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience addressing competing priorities, mentoring others, active listening, and skill with emotional intelligence to include facilitating communication, and supporting cohesive project team development. Indicate which position(s) you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with variety of Project Sponsors (Asset Owners) in municipal and intergovernmental setting, such as County, State, or Federal levels; and with intergovernmental projects managed outside of the Capital Delivery Services Department. Indicate which position(s) you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with time and performance management, as well as stakeholder engagement in a dynamic construction project environment. Indicate which position(s) you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience thinking critically, making decisions and solving complex problems related to technical construction issues on large value projects. Indicate which position(s) you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience finding common ground when schedule and/or time-sensitive situations arise in Project Progress Meetings. Indicate which position(s) you obtained this experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
Optional Documents