
Construction Manager
- Austin, TX
- $112,254-149,672 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Under supervision, coordinates and performs observation of public works, utilities, street, highway, bridge, building components, infrastructure and tract right of way on construction projects according to the specific areas of expertise of the inspector; performs related duties as required.
- Conducts on-site observations of construction installations, including but not limited to materials, grade elevations, underground facilities, construction safety precautions, minor concrete.
- Participates in meetings to discuss construction details and resolves issues with contractors and other project stakeholders.
- May make field measurements. May ensure conformance with applicable safety standards and regulations.
- Assists in coordinating materials testing. Identifies on-site project problems.
- Observes reports and alerts appropriate members of project team on non-conformance issues. Monitors the correction of project deficiencies.
- Identifies and recommends approval of necessary contract and/or plan adjustments to accommodate field conditions.
- Maintains daily diary and field records of material and quantities used.
- Calculates and recommends formal approval of appropriate progress payments to contractors for work completed.
- Investigates citizen complaints related to encroachment and/or grading violations.
- Applicant must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in utility construction or construction inspection.
- Having broad expertise or unique knowledge, uses construction concepts skills.
- Works on significant and unique issues and projects requiring an evaluation of intangibles.
- Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
- Occasionally provides consultation and advice to management regarding matters of considerable importance to the functional area.
- Exercises judgment to independently determine methods and procedures for completing new or special assignments.
- Has the ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedule and/or task.
- Analyzes schedule and prioritizes tasks to ensure critical work is observed and documented.
- Occasionally provides direct or indirect supervision to other personnel.