Engineering Construction Coordinator I

City of Austin; United States; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Environment

Job summary

City of Austin is seeking a Coordinator I, Engineering Construction to monitor and inspect capital projects for compliance with plans and standards. You will document activities, attend meetings, review payments, and coordinate testing and field changes.

The role requires knowledge of construction methods, plans interpretation, and effective communication with teams. A flexible schedule with hybrid work options supports project delivery across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent with related civil/construction experience.
• Experience inspecting civil infrastructure and ensuring contract compliance.
• Proficiency with plans, specs, and city codes related to construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to monitor contractor work for quality and compliance.
• Complete daily reports detailing progress, delays, and incidents.
• Attend pre-construction and progress meetings with contractors.
• Review payment applications for quantities and accuracy.
• Coordinate third‑party testing and resolve design conflicts during construction.

Skills

Site inspections

Quality control

Reading plans & specs

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coursework in engineering/construction

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Adobe/Bluebeam

Job description

About This Position Job Description: Coordinator I, Engineering Construction

Purpose: Under general supervision, this position monitors and inspects routine construction projects or assists with one or more phases of complex projects to ensure capital improvement projects are constructed in compliance with approved engineering plans, contract specifications, and City design and construction standards.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Conducts site visits to monitor and inspect work performed by contractors and to ensure quality and compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Completes daily reports to document construction activities, job progress, delays, issues, and incidents.
• Attends contractor meetings, including pre-construction conferences and progress meetings.
• Reviews payment applications to verify material quantities, calculations, and to ensure forms are complete and accurate.
• Coordinates and monitors third‑party materials and utility testing to verify compliance with specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates with design teams to resolve conflicts or unforeseen conditions in accordance with design intent, contract terms, and City codes.
• Reviews and verifies change orders are complete, accurate, and consistent with contract terms, design intent, and specifications.
• Documents design changes during construction and ensures final as‑built plans are complete and accurately reflect all changes.
• Coordinates project close‑out and prepares project records for archive.
• Responds to routine inquiries and complaints, keeps project team informed, and escalates issues when necessary.

Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, codes, permits, and best practices that govern capital construction.
• Knowledge of contracts, including contract development and contract language, terms, and conditions.
• Knowledge of horizontal and vertical construction methods, practices, and materials.
• Skill in determining quality of materials, workmanship, and construction methods.
• Skill in making accurate measurements and computing quantities of materials used in construction.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Skill in resolving problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, and specifications and to recognize deviations from plans in construction items.
• Ability to climb up and down and walk on rough terrain and in confined spaces of construction sites with varying environmental conditions.
• Ability to work varying work hours to meet project needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent plus three (3) years of experience related to civil or facility construction, including one (1) year inspecting or overseeing civil infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with contract requirements, specifications and standards. Education from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture or construction science may substitute for experience up to three (3) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Civil and Structural Facility Construction to include but not limited to water or wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience with water, wastewater, storm sewer, concrete structures, road construction, and vertical construction.
• High-level computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Adobe or Bluebeam.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Notes to Candidate

Position Overview: This position will coordinate and inspect a variety of moderate to complex construction activities for Capital Delivery Services, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to ensure quality and compliance with contract specifications, City codes, and engineered plans.

Salary Range: $27.77 to $33.95

Location: University Park Building - 3300 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78705

General Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:45 AM – 4:45 PM; No teleworking option available for this position (5 Days in Office).

Who We Are

Austin Capital Delivery Services Department (CDS) builds public projects to support the community. We do this by directly managing the City of Austin’s Capital Program with over 600 active projects, representing an investment of over $10 Billion. At CDS, we aim to create an environment that values diversity and adaptability and encourages staff at all levels to think creatively, experiment with new ideas, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work

Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangible construction projects throughout the city that will resonate for generations to come. Seeing results through a constructed project provides a sense of accomplishment and pride in your work.

Innovation and Collaboration

Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress and embrace our One City – One Team – One Approach model of delivering capital projects.

Professional Growth and Development

Achieve your professional goals. CDS offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, including engineering, architecture, construction management, project planning and management, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, and financial support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications is also available.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to 60% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy. For employees that are covered this includes low cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

Driving Requirement

This position requires a Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty‑six (36) months.

Hybrid Work Environment

The City of Austin Telework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. The City of Austin has an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least 2 days per week at their designated worksite. Some positions may require additional time at their designated worksite.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the Austin Capital Delivery Services Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM

At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation’s most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – that anchor our delivery of services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites.

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