Jr. Construction Specialist

Job Title

Under general supervision, monitors the activities of architects, consultants and contractors who design and construct major municipal building projects.

• Observe design and 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
• Assist the Construction Manager in reviewing contractors' payment applications to ensure completeness and accuracy with relation to work represented; review change orders and allowance expenditures.
• Maintain knowledge of current construction practices, materials and systems, and make recommendations with regard to construction issues.

• Review and interpret plans and specifications prior to construction, including attending pre-construction meetings.
• 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.

• 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 two years' experience in building construction administration or construction management, or equivalent combination of education and/or 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

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.