Construction Administrator II

Job Posting

Title:

Construction Administrator II * --- Hiring Department: CPC - Capital Planning and Construction * --- Position Open To:
All Applicants * --- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40 * --- FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer * --- Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing * --- Position Duration:
Expected to Continue * --
- Location:

AUSTIN, TX * --- Job Details:
General Notes The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire an experienced Construction Administrator II (CA2) to support various construction projects at UT Austin and other UT Austin campuses in support of the Project Manager consistent with Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) department policies and procedures. PDC is actively managing more than $5 billion in major projects across the planning, design and construction phases, and this position is critical for the successful delivery of these projects.

If you are experienced in construction and want to help transform facilities that engage the university community and advance UT's education, research, and public service missions, we encourage you to apply for rewarding career opportunities in PDC. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package. For more details, please see: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and  Purpose To provide skilled, professional quality assurance for construction projects in order to ensure compliance with contract documents and applicable standards. Assignment workload may include both minor projects (< $10M TPC) and/or major projects (> $10M TPC) projects. Responsibilities
* This team member must provide consistent, timely and reliable communication between all project stakeholders, including clients, professional service providers, university personnel and contractors to ensure that projects are thoroughly documented and understood; and provide excellent customer service to meet client needs and university Design & Construction Standards.
* Oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Monitor project's scope, budget, and schedule during the construction phase. Communicate progress with project team thru documentation of progress and safety observations. Consult with Project Manager on all changes to the scope, schedule, or budget. Interact with team members to resolve issues and accomplish established goals. Interact with PSPs during the construction phase. Demonstrate working knowledge of the University's design and construction standards.

Participate in the review of RFIs and Submittals. Lead pre-construction and regular job site construction meetings. Coordinate construction activities with campus stakeholders. Monitor project's schedule of values to evaluate the project's adherence to schedule and budget. Facilitate contractor completion of punch items and attend warranty observations with all stakeholders within the one-year warranty period.
* Attend Pre-Construction meeting & regular onsite construction meetings. Facilitate pre-installation meetings between contractor & subcontractors as required. Coordinate with campus when site visits, inspections, noise control, traffic control, security or utility outages are required by the work.
* Assist in design and constructability reviews. Assist in design and construction conflict resolution. Demonstrate an awareness of project safety requirements, following OSHA standards. Must hold OSHA 30 certification. Serve on committees, task forces, and other groups, to improve the departmental mission of excellent client service and project delivery. Review and confirm/modify approve monthly contractor Payment Applications. Survey construction progress to confirm percent complete by trades.

Other related functions as assigned.
* As required, monitor Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Best Management Practices and posted notifications, conduct weekly inspections and follow-up on correction of noted non-compliance…