Construction & Inspection Services Program Manager - Austin Transportation and Public Works

About This Position

 

 

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general direction of the Division Manager, this position works independently and is responsible for performing supervisory and administrative work to develop, organize, and manage core programs, projects, and activities related to construction and inspection.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Ensures compliance with the Land Development Code or Standard Specifications. Resolve customer issues with development projects.
• Manages quality control activities including the coordination of projects and processes with other divisions, departments, and outside contractors.
• Prepares and presents training program on technical codes, local amendments, Standard Specifications and other construction issues to inspectors, City staff and stakeholders.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; and assist or lead projects and programs.
• Coordinates with other departments and divisions during emergency situations.
• Assists the Division Manager and act for the Division Manager in his absence.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of modern principles, practices, and methods of construction and inspection.
• Knowledge of complex plans and review processes for compliance with the technical codes, zoning codes or standard specifications.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws that pertain to construction practices.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in planning, organizing, data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to facilitate and deliver training.
• Ability to utilize a computer.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with other City employees and the public. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Sciences or related field. plus five (5) years of relevant related experience, two (2) of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certifications/training required by Department Career Development Plan.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
• Have or obtain required International Code Council certifications, if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience inspecting municipal street construction or maintenance, including asphalt paving or preservation, concrete placement, sidewalks or ADA ramps.
• Experience leading inspectors, reviewing field reports and coaching staff on how to apply specifications consistently across crews or job sites.
• Experience establishing inspection procedures, coordinating materials testing and using field records to resolve a disputed finding or verify corrective work.
• Experience coordinating inspection coverage with field supervisors while maintaining independent findings and communicating recurring issues to leadership.

Compensation Range:

The annual hiring range for this position is $80,190.00-$101,400.00

Physical Location:

6301 Harold Ct, Bldg C Austin, TX 78721

Notes to Candidate:

Austin Transportation and Public Works is seeking a manager to build and lead the construction inspection program for Street and Bridge Operations (SBO). Your team will independently verify the quality and safety of designated work performed by City crews and contractors managed by SBO.

You will work with superintendents to identify when an inspector needs to be on site, whether before a concrete pour, during asphalt placement or before a repaired area is accepted. Your team will document what it observes and verify corrections. Operating supervisors direct the crews and make corrections.

Your duties will include:

• Updating a rolling three-week inspection plan each week with operating divisions. Prioritize work by risk, assign qualified inspectors and identify the stages that require inspection before work proceeds.
• Establish field procedures and checklists for milling and overlay, concrete and ADA ramp work, and other assigned activities such as seal coat and fog seal. Define what inspectors must verify against approved plans and City specifications.
• Review inspection reports, photos, delivery tickets, measurements and test results. Confirm that findings cite the applicable requirement, corrections are verified in the field, and punch lists and acceptance recommendations have supporting records.
• Work through disputed findings with supervisors using the field evidence and applicable standard. Seek technical guidance from the Office of the City Engineer and escalate unresolved issues to the Division Manager.
• Make work-zone safety part of every assignment. Train inspectors to recognize imminent danger, call for an immediate pause and notify the field supervisor. Follow approved procedures for formal stop-work and restart decisions.

 

How you will build the program:

• Select, supervise, coach and evaluate inspectors. Coordinate training and field mentoring with Capital Delivery Services, track certifications and verify each inspector’s field competency before assigning independent work.
• Work with technology staff and inspectors to develop and test a field reporting tool. Set standards for daily reports, photos and record storage so another reviewer can trace a finding from observation through closeout.
• Coordinate resident notices with operations staff and the Public Information Office. Plan hand delivery, retrieval and backup coverage alongside inspections, and resolve missed notices before the affected work begins.
• Check reports for accuracy before release. Produce monthly dashboards and brief leadership at least quarterly on inspection coverage, correction times, repeat deficiencies and safety trends. Use pilot results to recommend training, staffing and future coverage for districts, bridges and urban trails.

 

Location: 6301 Harold Court, Building C, Austin, Texas, 78721.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.

Essential Employee: This position is considered an “Essential” role and is essential to the operations of the City based on the preparation, response, and recovery phase of extraordinary situations or emergency conditions. As an employee that has been designated as “Essential” the expectation will be to work at a designated work site during declared extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to serve the community. Essential Employees during emergencies play a role in ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of our community and ensuring City operations continue.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Class C Texas Driver's License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

 

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Working for the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities, and more. Click here for more information on City of Austin Benefits!

 

Assessment: This position may require a skills assessment.

 

A Cover Letter and Resume are required for this position. Please be sure to upload these documents for consideration

 

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Please be aware the Posting End Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

 

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.

 

Office Location Notes: Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.

 

Video Conferencing Software Technology: Austin Transportation and Public Works uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

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