Team Lead, Construction Administration
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Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Job Posting Title:
Team Lead, Construction Administration
CPC - Capital Planning and Construction
All Applicants
40
Exempt
Immediately
Expected to Continue
UT MAIN CAMPUS
General Notes
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Team Lead for Construction Administration within the department of Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). Team Lead will provide leadership and management of a 6-8 person team of construction administrators to observe and inspect construction project progress during the construction phase. 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 program and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience.
Relocation incentive may be available.
UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Team Lead for 6-8 construction administrators providing guidance and oversight of construction inspections/observations onsite and documentation along with review of design in coordination with the project manager. Oversees safety inspections including lessons learned. Schedules resources as needed to support projects.
Responsibilities
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Fifteen years of related experience in highly complex commercial, higher education or institutional construction. 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
UT Austin experience as a Construction Administrator. Ten years inspecting mechanical and/or electrical system, architectural finishes and familiarity with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (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. Experience supervising/overseeing the work of one or more other construction inspectors. 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.
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
$98,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current univer
Team Lead, Construction Administration
- ---
CPC - Capital Planning and Construction
- ---
All Applicants
- ---
40
- ---
Exempt
- ---
Immediately
- ---
Expected to Continue
- ---
UT MAIN CAMPUS
- ---
General Notes
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Team Lead for Construction Administration within the department of Planning, Design and Construction (PDC). Team Lead will provide leadership and management of a 6-8 person team of construction administrators to observe and inspect construction project progress during the construction phase. 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 program and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience.
Relocation incentive may be available.
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: and .
Team Lead for 6-8 construction administrators providing guidance and oversight of construction inspections/observations onsite and documentation along with review of design in coordination with the project manager. Oversees safety inspections including lessons learned. Schedules resources as needed to support projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage up to 8 CA staff in observing and inspecting construction projects and safety on a variety of PDC projects as assigned. Provide guidance and oversight of construction inspections/observations, annual/bi-annual staff performance evaluations, and reporting results to PDC leadership in coordination with the Associate Director of Project Support.
- Assigned as prime CA on 1-2 projects and other projects as needed. Conduct required observation of construction work for compliance with approved contract drawings, specifications, Request for Information (RFIs), Change Orders, and approved submittals and shop drawings. Issues Observation Reports noting conditions of non-compliance, with proper references to drawings and specifications. Document site observations and contacts with construction personnel.
- Review, comment, maintain, organize, distribute, track and retrieve paper and electronic construction related project documentation, including inspection and test reports, RFI's, Architect's Supplemental Instructions (ASIs) documents, submittals, project change control documents, etc. Survey construction progress to confirm % complete by trade. Review, confirm, modify and approve monthly contractor payment applications. Document progress on approved templates and safety inspections in SafetyNet.
- Coordinate and monitor material testing, air balance testing, and systems testing. Coordinate and monitor Commissioning process, including equipment testing, functional performance tests and Integrated System Test of interrelated systems. 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.
- Attend Pre-Construction meetings and regular onsite construction meetings. Facilitate pre-installation meetings between contractor and subcontractors prior to start of roofing, glazing, pre-cast panels, curtain wall, waterproofing, foundations, structural framing, and other systems as required by specifications. Coordinate with campus when site visits, inspections, noise control, traffic control, security or utility outages are required by the work. Attend pre-outage planning meetings.
- 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, ASA/TAS, ASHRAE 90.1, TPDES, and any special requirements of the building type or the local jurisdiction. Interface with an provide support to end-users and campus stakeholders, architects and engineers, contractors and regulatory agencies to assist with timely resolution of conflicts.
- Monitor project close-out procedures and deliverables, including Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, current and accurate as-builts, record documents, punch lists, and warranty walk-through. Issue punch lists for above-ceiling, in-wall and Substantial Completion inspections, and revisit to confirm completion of deficiencies. Monitor job site safety, conduct routing safety inspections and document observations and deficiencies in SafetyNet electronic database.
- Other related functions as assigned. Complete special projects and serve on committees as assigned.
High school diploma or GED equivalent. Fifteen years of related experience in highly complex commercial, higher education or institutional construction. 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
UT Austin experience as a Construction Administrator. Ten years inspecting mechanical and/or electrical system, architectural finishes and familiarity with Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (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. Experience supervising/overseeing the work of one or more other construction inspectors. 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.
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
$98,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
- Uniforms or PPE while onsite
- 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.
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current univer