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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications- Graduation with an Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or a construction science field, plus four (4) years of experience in construction inspection of capital improvement projects.
- Experience in construction inspection, engineering, or infrastructure construction may substitute for education up to two (2) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
This position will perform advanced ECC tasks on highly complex and priority projects with minimal supervision required.
Who We Are:
Capital Delivery Services ( CDS ) builds public projects that serve the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Improvement Program with over 500 active construction projects, representing a committed investment of over $14 Billion. These efforts include mobility improvements, building public health facilities, reducing flood risks, upgrading essential city infrastructure, and enhancing public parks.
Our team of engineers, architects, and construction professionals collaborates with residents, consultants, and City departments to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the community’s best interests at heart. With the philosophy of One City, One Team, One Approach, CDS is committed to Austin’s continued success.
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Why Join Us?
Meaningful Work
Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. 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 to ensure timely delivery of capital projects with the best possible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through constructed projects that shape the face of one of the nation’s most admired cities creates 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 60% 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.
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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 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, 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
$30.70 - $38.37
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 afterhours, holidays, and weekend work.
- Overtime may be required with or without notice.
- No teleworking option available for this position (5 Days in Office)
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Monitors and inspects and coordinates highly complex construction activities for large-scale, high-dollar value, and/or high-profile CIP projects and requires corrections when deficiencies are identified to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents, engineered plans, technical specifications, and safety requirements. Consults and provides technical expertise and guidance on specialized and highly-technical aspects of complex projects. Monitors all work performed by contractors during construction of large, 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 assigned construction projects. 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, and the public; and informs project team of issues, as necessary.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
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 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.
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 Engineering Construction Coordinator III position requires graduation with an Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or a construction science field, plus four (4) years of experience in construction inspection of capital improvement projects. Related experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years. Do you meet these qualifications?- Yes
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(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience using MS Office, Excel, Teams and COA applications (Austin Water GIS, SharePoint, DPR FileMaker, etc.)
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* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple work sites throughout the work day?- Yes
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Optional & Required Documents
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Austin
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This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.
Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.
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There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.
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The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.
The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.
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