Construction Specialist

Position: Construction Specialist 3
** 43546 *
* ** Requisition :*
* 43546

** Business Unit:*
* TSU

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* Job Description:

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* Provides technical, field and site administration support to field and project personnel. May independently manage small and/or basic pieces of construction projects. Reviews contract specifications, quality plans, design and construction submittals, and drawings. Conducts or assists with conducting field inspections to evaluate the work performed and materials used. Verifies quality of workmanship, quality/quantity of materials used, and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates and applicable codes and regulations.

Documents deficiencies and deviations from plans. Prepares and reviews submittals of moderate to high complexity. Issues construction documents and layout to field crews and answers questions. Completes requests for information (RFI) and helps project manager with change management. Coordinates timely arrival of parts, equipment, construction materials, and installation with field personnel and vendors. Develops or assists in the development of purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, and applications for payment to the client.

Develops simple to complex scopes of work. Assists design engineers and labor/subcontractors to determine solutions for unexpected site conditions. Collects and updates engineering and construction information to reflect most current plans/requirements. Generates reports and data for subcontract change requests, bid comparisons, new work item estimates, and resolution of potential schedule/work problems. Communicates concerns or near misses to project manager. Performs other duties as assigned.

The following duties will be performed in any combination of time based on the type of construction project and where the project is in the construction lifecycle:
Performs basic to moderately complex estimating tasks including performing quantity take‐offs, creating material price lists, and researching labor, material and equipment costs for these take‐offs. Utilizes Timberline to prepare or assists in preparation of Opinions of Probable Cost of Construction (OPCC) and design build projects. Researches historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compiles summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates.

Receives, reviews and files pricings received from project managers or procurement group against OPCCs performed by estimators.  Contacts subcontractors and suppliers for current pricing and bidder interest. Participates in pre‐bid job walks. Participates in Bid‐Day quote tabulations. Supervises and directs overall project activities of basic to moderately complex as assigned. Provides technical, field and site administration support to field and project personnel.

Prepares and reviews submittals of moderate to high complexity.  Issues construction documents and layout to field crews and answers questions. Prepares and interprets specifications and drawings for foreman and superintendents. Maintains and edits all field as‐built drawings for project.  Completes requests for information (RFI) and helps project manager with change management.  Coordinates timely arrival of parts, equipment, construction materials, and installation with field personnel and vendors.

Develops or assists in the development of purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, and applications for payment to the client.  Develops simple to complex scopes of work.  Performs surveying functions and verifies final locations and elevations. Prepares required documentation records such as:  Project Execution Plans (PXPs), conforming bid documents from addenda, status reports and meeting minutes, Operations and Maintenance manuals, warranties, spare parts, and punch lists.

Assists design engineers and labor/subcontractors to determine solutions for unexpected site conditions. Develops agendas and attends project meetings with project team, subcontractor, and owner. May independently manage small and/or basic pieces of construction projects. Prepares project scheduling and financial analyses and spreadsheets of moderate complexity for…