This is professional and administrative work in the management of building construction projects for the Water and Sewer Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for authorizing and monitoring the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of water and wastewater plant equipment and facilities, pipelines, sewer mains, pump stations, lift stations, and related Water and Sewer infrastructure. Emphasis of the work in on the management of various projects through all phases of development including planning, consultant selection, design management, selection of contractor, construction management, inspection and warranty administration. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of architectural planning, design, construction and related engineering knowledge. Supervision is received from a professional and administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and reports for satisfactory attainment of goals and objectives during all phases of the building construction process.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Assists consultants and county agency officials in the development of building construction projects; issues work orders to consultants, surveyors and testing labs; verifies consultant's invoices and recommends payment; reviews consultant's plans and specifications at various stages of development for conformance to program and design standards, completeness and accuracy; suggests changes, additions and corrections; monitors consultant's cost estimates; schedules, attends and writes reports of meetings with consultants and county agency representatives.

Coordinates bid advertisements, printing and distribution of plans and specifications to bidders; schedules and assists in conducting pre-bid conferences; assists in evaluating bids and making recommendations for award of contract.

Assists in coordinating the signing of contracts with contractors; schedules and assists in conducting pre-construction meetings with consultants, contractors and sub-contractors.

Originates Notices to Proceed to contractors and work orders to consultants and testing labs; reviews and recommends approval of periodic requisitions, invoices and supporting data from contractors, consultants and testing labs; reviews field inspection reports.

Assists in the preparation of schedules and monitors construction progress; keeps user agencies informed; assists in the preparation of change orders to contract; keeps records of contingency allowance and consultant's payments.

Assists in the inspection of projects for substantial completion and prepares list of any deficiencies; prepares performance reports on contractors and consultants; arranges for correction of defects by contractor during warranty period; schedules and conducts inspection at end of warranty period and assures correction of defects.

Qualifies the department as general contractor and obtains building permits

Maintains project administrative records and files.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of architectural planning, design and construction and related engineering work.

Considerable knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and structural design of water and wastewater treatment and transmission systems.

Considerable knowledge of building materials, methods and construction systems.

Considerable knowledge of building codes, laws, regulations, county and utility design standards, and environmental compliance requirements.

Considerable knowledge of contracts, forms and procedures relative to building construction activities.

Knowledge of current construction costs.

Ability to develop and analyze programs of space requirements for a variety of building construction projects.

Ability to understand architectural and engineering drawings and specifications related to building construction projects.

Ability to review and suggest changes, additions and corrections in the plans and specifications of construction projects.

Ability to interpret pertinent laws and regulations and enforce compliance with building designs and construction schedules.

Ability to inspect projects under construction for conformance to contract documents.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, supervisors and departmental officials.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

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