Construction Administrator III (CA3)

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 79,200 - 96,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health benefits

Generous paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Flex spending accounts

Job summary

A major educational institution in Austin is seeking a skilled Construction Administrator III to manage construction projects. The successful candidate will ensure all work complies with project specifications and regulations, manage documentation, and coordinate with stakeholders. A high school diploma and at least 10 years of experience in significant construction projects are required. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, along with a commitment to ensuring safety and adherence to regulations. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience in complex construction projects of $10M+.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• Five years of staff oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily observation of construction work for compliance.
• Coordinate material testing and assist in resolving construction issues.
• Monitor job site safety and conduct inspections.

Skills

Construction administration

Project management

Communication skills

Safety inspections

Documentation management

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SafetyNet

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire an experienced Construction Administrator III (CA3) to support various construction projects at UT Austin and other UT Austin campuses. CA3 provides construction administration support for the lead project manager, consistent with Planning, Design and Construction (PDC) department policies and procedures. PDC is currently managing more than $2 billion in active construction and this position is critical for the successful delivery of these projects. If you are experienced in construction management 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 staff, thereby enhancing the student experience.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Relocation incentive may be available.

Position Details

• Job Title: Construction Administrator III (CA3)
• Department: CPC - Capital Planning and Construction
• Location: AUSTIN, TX
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
• FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer
• Earliest Start Date: Ongoing
• Position Duration: Expected to Continue
• Position Open To: All Applicants

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily observation of construction work for compliance with approved contract drawings; specifications, RFIs, Supplementals, shop drawings, and Change Orders. Note conditions of non-compliance, with proper references to drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate and monitor material testing, air balance testing, systems testing and commissioning. Monitor deficiency logs to assure follow up of re-testing and system performance. Assist the Project Manager (PM) in resolving construction issues involving architectural, civil, structural, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Coordinate site visits, inspections, noise control, traffic control, security or utility outages. Attend pre-outage planning meetings. Monitor project close-out procedures and deliverables, including Operation and Maintenance manuals, current and accurate as-builts, record documents, punch list, and warranty walk-through. Issue punch lists for above-ceiling, in-wall and Substantial Completion inspections, and revisit to confirm completion of deficiencies.
• Draft Field Directives/Orders for PM approval as needed to expedite the work and document direction given to contractor. Confirm pricing with R.S. Means or other recognized cost estimating tools. Attend Pre-Construction meeting and regular onsite construction meetings. Facilitate pre-installation meetings between contractor and subcontractors prior to starting work as required.
• Monitor job site safety, conduct routing safety inspections and document observations and deficiencies in SafetyNet electronic database. 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 by contractor. Maintain SWPPP documentation ready for unscheduled compliance inspection and audits.
• Maintain SWPPP documentation and perform inspections and audits. Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including international Building Codes (IBC), NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA/TAS, ASHRAE 90.1, TPDES, and any special requirements of the building type or the local jurisdiction. Interface with and provide support to end-users and campus stakeholders, architectures and engineers contractors and regulatory agencies to assist with timely resolution of conflict.
• Review, comment, maintain, organize, distribute, track and retrieve paper and electronic construction related project documentation, including inspection and test reports, RFIs, Architect's Supplemental Instructions (ASIs) documents, submittals, project change control documents, etc. Survey construction progress to confirm percent complete by trade. Review, confirm, modify and approve monthly contractor payment applications.
• Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes (IBC), NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA/TAS, ASHRAE 90.1, TPDES, and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., healthcare, athletics, research labs, etc.) or the local jurisdiction. Interface with and provide support to end-users and campus stakeholders, architects and engineers, contractors and regulatory agencies to assist with timely resolution of conflicts.
• Other related functions as assigned. Complete special projects and serve on committees as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 10 years of related experience in highly complex commercial, higher education or institutional construction projects with a TPC of $10M+.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex building construction documents, plans, details, diagrams, and specifications.
• Computer proficiency in multiple software packages such as Microsoft Office suite.
• Five years in staff oversight experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15 years inspection mechanical and/or electrical systems, architectural finishes, and familiarity with SWPPP inspection in highly complex industrial, commercial, higher education, or institutional facilities preferred.
• Technical certification, licensure, or other industry recognized documentation of knowledge and expertise in one or more building trades preferred.
• LEED Green Associate preferred.
• OSHA Thirty-hour construction safety training preferred.
• Experience using internet-based safety database such as SafetyNet.
• Computer proficiency in project management and tracking software such as Procore, BIM 360, etc. and document review/editing software such as Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat Pro, etc.

Other

• Driving Required: This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).
• Salary Range: $88,000 + depending on qualifications
• Working Conditions: Uniforms or PPE on-site; All weather conditions; Extreme temperatures; Chemical fumes; Standard office; Biohazards/Chemicals; Electrical/Mechanical; Keyboard; Manual dexterity; Climbing of stairs and ladders; Lifting and moving; May require after hours onsite work including evenings, weekends, holidays, etc. Will require travel between job sites.
• Required Materials: Resume/CV; 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor; Letter of interest

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