Field Operations Specialist

City-of-College-Statio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station seeks an on-site Capital Projects Field Operations Specialist to perform daily field observations and ensure construction aligns with approved plans, codes, and safety standards. You will coordinate with project managers, contractors, and design teams while maintaining rigorous documentation.

The role requires five years in construction, a valid Texas driver’s license, and QA/QC experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus five years in construction or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review complex engineering plans, blueprints, survey notes, and specs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site field observations of capital projects for plan, specs, codes and safety standards.
• Monitor and track installation across water, sewer, drainage, roadways, utilities, parks, and facilities.
• Provide technical support including research, utility coordination, cost estimate review, and design updates.
• Maintain detailed documentation with field conditions, progress, and daily reports.
• Enforce quality control by identifying deficiencies, communicating actions, and verifying remediation; assist with closeout/warranty activities.
• Coordinate field testing of materials and workmanship and review results for spec compliance.
• Support design by reviewing drawings, submittals, and RFIs; contribute to constructability reviews.
• Assist contract administration by verifying material quantities and reviewing change orders.
• Serve as on-site liaison to stakeholders and participate in design/pre-construction/progress/site coordination meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

QA/QC in construction

Reading complex engineering plans

Strong written and verbal comms

Driver's license

Safety-focused

Travel to remote sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification

Job description

Under direction of the Capital Projects Director, the Capital Projects Field Operations Specialist performs daily on-site field observations of municipal infrastructure and facility construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and safety standards. This role requires extensive field activity, regular coordination with the assigned Capital Projects Project Manager, contractors, designers, project teams, and stakeholders, and proactive communication from design through project closeout.

1. Perform daily on-site field observations of horizontal and vertical Capital Projects for plan, specifications, codes and safety/environmental standards.
2. Monitor and track installation for water, sewer, drainage, roadways, utilities, parks, and public facilities construction projects.
3. Provide technical support including research, utility coordination, cost estimate review, and design and construction standard updates.
4. Maintain detailed documentation of field conditions, project progress, and comprehensive daily reports.
5. Enforce quality control by identifying construction deficiencies or plan deviations, communicating corrective actions, and verifying remediation; and assist with end-of-project closeout and warranty activities, including punch list development and final completion documentation.
6. Coordinate field testing of materials and workmanship while reviewing results for specification compliance.
7. Provide design support to include, but not limited to, reviewing construction drawings, submittals, and Requests for Information (RFIs) while contributing to constructability reviews during the design phase.
8. Assist with contract administration by verifying material quantities for contractor pay applications and reviewing change orders.
9. Serve as the primary field liaison to project stakeholders, actively participating in design, pre-construction, progress, and site coordination meetings to resolve issues and support communication.
10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and five (5) years of related experience in the construction field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and a clean driving record
• Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) in construction or engineering
• Ability to read, interpret, and review complex engineering plans, construction blueprints, survey notes, and technical specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification or the ability to obtain upon hire
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to learn and interpret the appropriate regulations and ordinances governing the construction of capital projects, structures, fixtures, and installations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, associates, and others contacted in the course of work

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Requires frequent travel to remote project sites, operating a motor vehicle for extended periods, and the ability to perform site visits in all weather conditions
• Ability to work on active construction sites and adhere to safety protocols, including wearing mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, steel-toe boots, and high-visibility vests
• Ability to accomplish inspections in difficult to maneuver inspections area; navigate active, rugged construction zones; climb ladders; inspect trenches; and occasionally lift surveying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds

Preferred

• Associate or technical degree with major study in construction, engineering or a related field
• Previous infrastructure and facility construction inspection work experience
• Possession of one or more of the following industry-specific technical certifications is highly preferred:
• APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)
• HMAC 1B Roadway Specialist
• ACI Construction Special Inspector
• ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
• ICC Commercial Building Inspector
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.