Project Manager - Construction Inspector (Port Aransas) Job at University of Texas at Austin
Job Posting Title:
Project Manager - Construction Inspector (Port Aransas)
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Hiring Department:
CPC - Capital Planning and Construction
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Project Manager - Construction Inspector position is located in Port Aransas, Texas. Occasional travel to Austin office is anticipated. 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 FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. 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 7.75% 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 .
Purpose
The Construction Inspector (CI) position at the Marine Science Institute (MSI) has primary responsibility for project activities in the field during construction, including coordinating construction activities with the in-house UT project manager, professional service provider, contractor personnel, client and/or other university stakeholders as needed to review, evaluate and address issues during the phase. The CI reviews and evaluates the general condition of the project, contractor performance for compliance with construction documents, adherence to construction schedule, quality of workmanship, and UT Design and Construction Standards. The CI takes primary responsibility for review of payment applications, evaluating/coordinating RFIs, reviewing submittals, overseeing construction testing, and communicating with contractor, Professional Service Providers (PSPs), and campus stakeholders.
Responsibilities
This team member must provide consistent, timely and reliable communication between all project stakeholders, including clients, professional service providers, university personnel and contractors to ensure that projects are thoroughly documented and understood; and provide excellent customer service to meet client needs and university Design & Construction Standards.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Monitor project’s scope, budget, and schedule during the construction phase. Communicate progress with project team. Consult with Project Manager on all changes to the scope, schedule, or budget. Interact with team members to resolve issues and accomplish established goals. Interact with PSPs during the construction phase. Demonstrate working knowledge of the University’s design and construction standards. Participate in the review of RFIs and Submittals. Lead pre-construction and regular job site construction meetings. Coordinate construction activities with campus stakeholders. Monitor project’s schedule of values to evaluate the project’s adherence to schedule and budget. Facilitate contractor completion of punch items and conduct warranty observations with all stakeholders within the one-year warranty period.
Assist in design and constructability reviews. Assist in design and construction conflict resolution. Demonstrate an awareness of project safety requirements, following OSHA standards. Must hold OSHA 30 certification. Serve on committees, task forces, and other groups, to improve the departmental mission of excellent client service and project delivery.
Attend Pre-Construction meeting & regular onsite construction meetings. Facilitate pre-installation meetings between contractor & subcontractors as required. Coordinate with campus when site visits, inspections, noise control, traffic control, security or utility outages are required by the work.
As required, 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. 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, & any special requirements of the building type ( teaching, healthcare, research labs, etc.).
Drives to project work sites. Performs related functions as assigned. May prepare project reports, photo documentation, and maintain projects files and records.
Monitor project close-out procedures and deliverables, including Operation and Maintenance manuals, current and accurate as-builts, record documents, punch lists, and warranty walk-through within the one-year warranty period.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Five or more years of experience in construction planning, scheduling, and or supervising institutional facility construction, renovation, or maintenance projects. OSHA 30-hour certificate required. Must exhibit strong communication skills and positive attitude at all times. Current Class "C" Operator's Driver License required. Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report "MVR" with a driving history from all states of applicant's residence for the previous 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a university-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight or more years of above experience in a university physical plant or higher education environment. College certificate or Bachelors’ degree (preferred) in a construction related field. Strong understanding of construction methods and blueprint interpretation. Supervisory experience in commercial construction and renovation. Basic understanding of plumbing PVB ‘pressure vacuum breakers’ – backflow prevention as tested and certified by the Nueces Water Control District. Experience with wind storm requirements (150 MPH ratings), inspections, and certifications are required to assure acceptance by Texas Department of Insurance for Seaward Zone Location (TDI). Strong understanding of materials listed in the Texas Windstorm Approval Materials Catalog (cladding, sheathing, nail patterns, nail sizes, hold down anchors, embedment anchors, fasteners). Experienced with conducting inspections working with architects and engineers of record. Experience managing construction projects in an occupied setting requiring scheduling and working around other ongoing activities. Experience coordinating multiple tasks within a scheduled time frame with a successful outcome. Evidence of leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer competency. Experience with Microsoft Office or related software, including Excel and Project. Experience utilizing laptops, tablets, or other electronic mobile devices.
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
$50,000 + depending on qualifications
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.
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Project Manager - Construction Inspector (Port Aransas)
-
Hiring Department:
CPC - Capital Planning and Construction
-
Position Open To:
All Applicants
-
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
20
-
FLSA Status:
Exempt
-
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
-
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
-
Location:
MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
-
Job Details:
General Notes
The Project Manager - Construction Inspector position is located in Port Aransas, Texas. Occasional travel to Austin office is anticipated. 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 FAS staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. 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 7.75% 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 .
Purpose
The Construction Inspector (CI) position at the Marine Science Institute (MSI) has primary responsibility for project activities in the field during construction, including coordinating construction activities with the in-house UT project manager, professional service provider, contractor personnel, client and/or other university stakeholders as needed to review, evaluate and address issues during the phase. The CI reviews and evaluates the general condition of the project, contractor performance for compliance with construction documents, adherence to construction schedule, quality of workmanship, and UT Design and Construction Standards. The CI takes primary responsibility for review of payment applications, evaluating/coordinating RFIs, reviewing submittals, overseeing construction testing, and communicating with contractor, Professional Service Providers (PSPs), and campus stakeholders.
Responsibilities
This team member must provide consistent, timely and reliable communication between all project stakeholders, including clients, professional service providers, university personnel and contractors to ensure that projects are thoroughly documented and understood; and provide excellent customer service to meet client needs and university Design & Construction Standards.
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously. Monitor project’s scope, budget, and schedule during the construction phase. Communicate progress with project team. Consult with Project Manager on all changes to the scope, schedule, or budget. Interact with team members to resolve issues and accomplish established goals. Interact with PSPs during the construction phase. Demonstrate working knowledge of the University’s design and construction standards. Participate in the review of RFIs and Submittals. Lead pre-construction and regular job site construction meetings. Coordinate construction activities with campus stakeholders. Monitor project’s schedule of values to evaluate the project’s adherence to schedule and budget. Facilitate contractor completion of punch items and conduct warranty observations with all stakeholders within the one-year warranty period.
Assist in design and constructability reviews. Assist in design and construction conflict resolution. Demonstrate an awareness of project safety requirements, following OSHA standards. Must hold OSHA 30 certification. Serve on committees, task forces, and other groups, to improve the departmental mission of excellent client service and project delivery.
Attend Pre-Construction meeting & regular onsite construction meetings. Facilitate pre-installation meetings between contractor & subcontractors as required. Coordinate with campus when site visits, inspections, noise control, traffic control, security or utility outages are required by the work.
As required, 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. 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, & any special requirements of the building type ( teaching, healthcare, research labs, etc.).
Drives to project work sites. Performs related functions as assigned. May prepare project reports, photo documentation, and maintain projects files and records.
Monitor project close-out procedures and deliverables, including Operation and Maintenance manuals, current and accurate as-builts, record documents, punch lists, and warranty walk-through within the one-year warranty period.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or GED. Five or more years of experience in construction planning, scheduling, and or supervising institutional facility construction, renovation, or maintenance projects. OSHA 30-hour certificate required. Must exhibit strong communication skills and positive attitude at all times. Current Class "C" Operator's Driver License required. Prior to date of hire, applicant selected must provide a Motor Vehicle Report "MVR" with a driving history from all states of applicant's residence for the previous 36 months. MVR will be evaluated to determine eligibility to drive a university-owned vehicle. If not currently a Texas resident, must obtain a Texas Driver License within 30 days after entering Texas as a new resident.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications
Eight or more years of above experience in a university physical plant or higher education environment. College certificate or Bachelors’ degree (preferred) in a construction related field. Strong understanding of construction methods and blueprint interpretation. Supervisory experience in commercial construction and renovation. Basic understanding of plumbing PVB ‘pressure vacuum breakers’ – backflow prevention as tested and certified by the Nueces Water Control District. Experience with wind storm requirements (150 MPH ratings), inspections, and certifications are required to assure acceptance by Texas Department of Insurance for Seaward Zone Location (TDI). Strong understanding of materials listed in the Texas Windstorm Approval Materials Catalog (cladding, sheathing, nail patterns, nail sizes, hold down anchors, embedment anchors, fasteners). Experienced with conducting inspections working with architects and engineers of record. Experience managing construction projects in an occupied setting requiring scheduling and working around other ongoing activities. Experience coordinating multiple tasks within a scheduled time frame with a successful outcome. Evidence of leadership skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer competency. Experience with Microsoft Office or related software, including Excel and Project. Experience utilizing laptops, tablets, or other electronic mobile devices.
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
$50,000 + depending on qualifications
Required Materials
Resume/CV
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
-
Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
-
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
-
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
-
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
-
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
-
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
-
E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.
Please Note :
bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.