Location: Amarillo,TX, USA
SUMMARY
Under general direction, this position manages a variety of construction projects to ensure quantity and quality of the work performed by private contractors and the materials used conform to plans, specifications and standards stipulated in the contract.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Works closely with private contractors to ensure proper workmanship and material installation in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
* Manage projects to ensure that the projects' payments do not exceed the contract amounts. Verifies contractor submitted quantities with City of Amarillo project manager.
* During the design phase, accompanies the designer on a plan in hand inspection to insure the completeness of the plans.
* When the plans are received, review construction features such as access ramps, gates, driveways, erosion and sediment control plans and traffic control plans for completeness.
* Coordinates daily with contractor on work being done on project.
* Manages work on multiple projects daily. in accordance with City of Amarillo policy and regulations.
* Inspects and tests materials and methods to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
* Checks to ensure that cement and asphaltic concrete mix designs are current and comply with specifications.
* Checks density of subgrade and base course using a nuclear moisture/density gauge.
* Obtains samples of various construction materials using accepted sampling methods and transporting them to labs for testing.
* Use of turbidity meters and colorimeters for potable water testing.
* Will be required to obtain certification in use of moisture/density gauge within three months of being hired.
* Maintains and inspects the nuclear moisture/density gauge in accordance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Texas Health Department regulations.
* Interprets plans, cut sheets and specifications.
* Coordinates survey needs with survey crews.
* Prepares punch lists and final project closeout reports.
* Prepares as-built drawings delineating location of water valves, sanitary sewer manholes and any field changes made.
* Continually inspects all construction work throughout the life of the project to ensure compliance with specifications and drawings. Will conduct quarterly maintenance inspections throughout the one year warranty period of assigned projects.
* Responds to complaints or inquiries from customers or other departments.
* Coordinates construction work with external entities such as franchise utilities and other City departments.
* Performs testing on all newly installed water, sanitary sewer mains and sanitary sewer manholes as per TCEQ rules. Prepares necessary reports.
* Makes daily reports of construction progress.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
* Project Representative 2:
* Requires certification of Radiation Safety Officer
* During a project design phase, accompany the designer on a plan in hand inspection to insure the completeness of the plans.
* Assist the Project Representative 1 in their duties plus help train when needed.
The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.
The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-###-####.