Senior Construction Specialist

City Of Arlington

$75K — $94K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, construction engineering, or architecture plus five years' experience in building construction administration or construction management.
  • Knowledge of building codes, construction specifications, and current construction practices.
  • Understanding of architectural theory and design, as well as construction engineering drafting.
  • Familiarity with roles of City staff, architects, engineers and contractors in municipal construction.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in stress-filled situations and adapt to varying hours for jobsite observations.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Construction Manager on large projects when needed.
  • Monitor construction for compliance with project requirements; create field reports on project observations.
  • Communicate and troubleshoot with the Construction Manager, city staff, architects, and contractors to resolve issues.
  • Review contractors' payment applications for accuracy and prepare change orders.
  • Maintain awareness of current construction practices and materials to advise on construction issues.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and collaboration on significant municipal projects.
  • Engagement with a multifaceted team of professionals in the construction and architectural fields.
  • Work on a variety of major municipal building projects with potential for diverse responsibilities and experiences.
Full Job Description
SALARY

$75,711.00 - $94,639.00

JOB SUMMARY

Under 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


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