SALARY$75,711.00 - $94,639.00
JOB SUMMARYUnder general supervision, monitors the activities of architects, consultants and contractors who design and construct major municipal building projects
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, monitors and directs the activities of architects, consultants and contractors who design and construct major municipal building projects
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:- Support the Construction Manager on large projects as a backup to the Construction Manager position.
- Observe and administer construction of City building projects to confirm compliance with or deviation from project requirements; participate in weekly meetings to facilitate timely and effective progress; create and submit field reports from project observations, noting current activities and recording conditions requiring attention by others.
- Communicate with Construction Manager, other City staff, architects and contractors to resolve design and construction conflicts and facilitate progress and solutions in the field
- Review contractors' payment applications to ensure completeness and accuracy with relation to work represented; prepare and review change orders and allowance expenditures.
- Maintain knowledge of current construction practices, materials and systems, and make recommendations with regard to construction issues.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Review and interpret plans and specifications prior to construction, including attending pre-construction meetings.
- Assist the other Construction Specialists on large projects and fill in for other construction specialists when they are occupied with other projects.
- Ensure that critical requirements are met for final acceptance of construction projects.
- Perform jobsite observations as needed, sometimes at unusual hours such as very early or very late in the day.
- Review insurance coverage for contractors and architects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:- Knowledge of technical documents such as building codes, construction specifications, etc.
- Knowledge of current construction practices, materials and systems, as well as finishes and details.
- Knowledge of architectural theory, design, graphics, and architectural or construction engineering drafting.
- Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of City staff, architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors with regard to municipal construction.
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations for handicapped accessibility. Knowledge of sustainable construction practices.
- Knowledge of office and administrative practices and procedures.
- Skill in the use of proper grammar, spelling and intermediate mathematics.
- Skill in communicating effectively in stressful or adversarial relationships.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft computer programs including Excel, Word and Project.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in using PC Software including current Microsoft Office Suite of applications.
- Skill in communicating professionally and tactfully with other city employees and the public by oral and written means.
- Skill with organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to make judgments or decisions based on known or obtainable standards, characteristics or dimensions.
- Ability to learn or store pertinent information and selectively retrieve or recall information that is relevant to a specific context.
- Ability to generate new or innovative ideas or solutions or select from possible alternative methods the best answer or solution to a problem.
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment utilizing knowledge of the organization's policies.
- Ability to work independently under general instructions.
- Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including but not limited to filing, pulling, seeing, sorting, squatting, standing, stooping, twisting body, typing, walking, and writing.
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, telephone, calculator, scanner, and copier.
- Ability to prioritize deadlines and tasks.
- Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly.
- Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish unit objectives.
- Ability to understand mathematical calculations involving fractions, percentages, and decimals.
- Ability to work within a set schedule.
- Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
Qualifying Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction engineering
- or architecture plus five (5) years' experience in building construction administration or construction management,
- or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:- Prefer experience with American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract documents and implementation, building construction practices, building code plan review and inspection, field observation, specification work and project close-outs.
- Experience in producing construction documents for projects under the direct supervision of an architect's office.
- Preferred Education and Experience:
- Prefer experience with American Institute of Architects (AIA) contract documents and implementation, building construction practices, building code plan review and inspection, field observation, specification work and project close-outs.
Employment Screenings Required:- Criminal background check
- MVR
- Drug and Alcohol
