City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Engineering Construction Coordinator II

Under general supervision and the oversight of a Supervising Engineer, this position performs construction inspection of moderate to complex construction activities for City Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects from pre-construction through project close out. This position represents the City of Austin by observing and monitoring work contracts on a daily basis to ensure quality and compliance with engineering plans, contract specifications, and City engineering standard codes. 

1. Monitors and inspects moderate to complex construction activities for small-to-large CIP projects and requires corrections when deficiencies are identified to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents, engineered plans, technical specifications, and safety requirements.
2. Monitors all work performed by contractors during construction of moderate or complex CIP projects; and documents job progress, delays, issues, and incidents to protect the City's legal interests.
3. 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.
4. Verifies that contractor requests for progress payments accurately reflect material quantity records and are correctly calculated to ensure accurate payment to contractors.
5. 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.
6. Coordinates with the project design team to resolve conflicts or unforeseen conditions in accordance with design intent, contract terms, and City codes and ordinances.
7. Coordinates the implementation of approved field changes on change orders consistent with the contract terms, intent of plans, and specifications.
8. Documents changes to the design plans during construction and coordinates with the contractor to prepare as- built plans when project is completed.
9. Coordinates project closeout and prepares project records for archive.
10. Resolves or responds to routine to complex inquiries or complaints from contractors, sponsors, and the general public; escalates more complex complaints to Lead or Supervisor; and informs project team of issues as necessary.

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, permits, and best practices that govern capital construction.
• Knowledge of contracts, including contract development, 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.

• Graduation with an Associate of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, or a construction science field, plus three (3) 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.

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.