Engineering Construction Coordinator Lead (Reserved for CMD Employees)

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or a construction science field, plus five (5) years of experience in construction inspection of capital improvement projects.
• Experience in 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 supports the City of Austin Capital Delivery Services by fulfilling ECC responsibilities as well as providing support to the ECC Supervisors. This position will assist with leadership duties including review of contractor payment applications, employee training and mentoring, SSPR development and disciplinary actions. This position serves as the acting supervisor in the supervisor’s absence.

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.

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.

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
$32.23 - $40.29
Hours
Monday - Friday
7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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 Experience with and knowledge of water and wastewater, storm sewer, concrete structures, road construction, and vertical construction Experience with closing out projects with the division’s electronic record management and archiving system. Extensive experience in large and complex projects. Extensive experience in high value projects. Extensive knowledge of division policies and procedures and City of Austin standards. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple complex tasks. Ability to travel 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.

Leads teams responsible for monitoring and inspecting a wide range of construction activities for routine to highly complex CIP projects and requires corrections when deficiencies are identified to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents, engineered plans, technical specifications, and safety requirements. Serves as supervisory designee as necessary. Monitors work progress and consults with team members regarding problem resolution to ensure quality, consistency, and effectiveness of project inspection. Monitors all work performed by contractors during construction of large and highly-complex CIP projects, and documents job progress, delays, issues, and/or incidents to protect the City’s legal interests. Reviews all contract documents, submittals, technical specifications, and participates in pre-construction meetings to gain full understanding of all aspects of construction projects assigned to the team. Ensures documentation is distributed appropriately. Verifies that contractor requests for progress payments accurately reflect material quantity records and are correctly calculated to ensure accurate payment to contractors. Coordinates and monitors materials and utility testing; evaluates test data; and determines compliance with approved plans, specifications, and construction details to verify materials meet or exceed required standards. Ensures third-party inspections are performed as required. Coordinates with the project design team to resolve conflicts and/or unforeseen conditions. in accordance with design intent, contract terms, and City codes and ordinances. Submits recommendations for contract amendments and signs off on change orders consistent with contract terms, intent of plans, and specifications. Documents changes to the design plans during construction and coordinates with the contractor to prepare as-built plans when the project is completed. Coordinates project closeout and prepares project records for archive. Resolves and/or responds to routine to highly complex inquiries and/or complaints from contractors, sponsors, the public, and informs project team of issues as necessary.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

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

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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Engineering Construction Coordinator Lead position are: Graduation with a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or a construction science field, plus five (5) years of experience in construction inspection of capital improvement projects. Experience in construction inspection, engineering, or infrastructure construction may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* 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?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience with, and knowledge of, water and wastewater, storm sewer, concrete structures, road construction, and vertical construction
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with closing out projects with the division's electronic record management and archiving system.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience in large and complex projects. Include the project value and your responsibilities at the time.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with high value projects. Include your title and responsibilities.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience and understanding of division policies and procedures as well as City of Austin standards. Include any reference material you use on a regular basis.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe how you handle and prioritize multiple complex tasks. Include what tools, methods, or best practices you utilize.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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