Construction Project Specialist

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Engineer, Plant II

Engineer, Plant III

Engineer, Capital Improvement Program

Engineer, Construction

Engineer, Process Control Systems

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible to the Assistant Manager, Construction Services for providing construction management, design and construction review for Authority water and wastewater pipeline or facility capital improvement projects.  This individual assumes direct responsibility for managing professional services contracts for construction administration services provided by the Authority’s engineering consultants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Review of design plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy as a quality control function for designated collection system and treatment plant improvements for Northern Region and projects executed through Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)

2.  Communicates with various internal departments and external entities/engineering consultants

related to ongoing engineering or construction efforts.

3.  Assists in the development and review of engineering documents and contract specifications.

4.  Assists in the use, development, recommendation, and integration of a centralized Capital Program Management System (CPMS) to update capital improvements plan implementations and funding needs.

5.  Participates in developing and implementing the Authority's design and construction guidance criteria on construction projects.  Coordinates with the Authority Inspection staff on each project to ensure quality standards set forth in the contract documents (plans and specifications) are being met.

6.  Manages multiple concurrent engineering consultant contracts (6-12) related to the construction administration of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines, coordinating closely with inspectors, design consultants and contractors to produce quality facilities for the Authority.

7.  Administers and manages multiple concurrent construction projects (6-12) related to the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines, coordinating closely with inspectors, design consultants and contractors to produce quality facilities for the Authority.

8.  Prepares written communication to the Board of Directors, committees of the Board, and other agency groups. Possesses excellent oral presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

9.  Coordinates with the Authority's Land Rights Department in the implementation of land rights, and with the Authority's Planning, Design and Construction Administration, GIS, Operations departments throughout all phases of construction.

10.  Performs construction management tasks on assigned projects, which include but are not limited to reviews of: submittals, requests for information, proposed change orders, change orders, and contractor pay applications.  Coordinates with Engineer, as needed, for review of these items in a timely manner.

11.  Manages the functions of water and wastewater pipeline or treatment facility construction projects related to project budgets and schedules to ensure they are met and followed in an accurate and timely manner.

12.  Communicates effectively with the Planning and Design groups within PDCA, as well as other Authority departments (GIS, Land Rights, NR/SR Operations) to coordinate construction project updates both during and outside of Visual Portfolio Board (VPB) meetings.

13.  Performs other tasks as assigned to assist with bidding of projects, lessons learned, review, etc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or construction engineering, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

3+ years of experience in a municipality, governmental entity, water utility agency, engineering firm, general contractor, or other similar background.  Construction experience is strongly preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Driver’s license.  Be eligible to take the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) exam.

KNOWLEDGE

Proficiency in standard office software products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Revu Bluebeam.  Must be generally knowledgeable in the field of water utilities and the various governmental agencies' design requirements for the water industry .Must be generally knowledgeable in the field of construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and pipelines.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate with internal and external customers, perform basic engineering tasks, and solve problems. Effective oral and written communication, and administrative and management skills for multiple, concurrent capital projects or construction projects.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED

Receives periodic supervision and uses guidelines/range of procedures: Follows periodic direct instructions and guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation. Problems that cannot be addressed through an existing guideline, policy, or procedure are referred to a supervisor or a more senior position. Incumbent must exercise judgment about whether to escalate issues.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties are generally carried out in an office environment with periodic fieldwork required, and include exposure to weather and chemical hazards.  This may include abnormal hours and stress in resolving problems, administering professional services and construction contracts, and attending meetings at job sites.  Subject to frequent in-area travel to job sites, as needed.  Subject to moderate out-of-area (i.e., out of the DFW Metroplex) travel to attend factory witness and acceptance tests and/or conferences (usually not more than two trips per month).

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Office machines, including computers, hardware, or software.