Construction Administrator

Under general direction assists with administration of the project management activities for the Public Works Department including new facility construction and existing road reconstruction; monitors and documents resource allocation of construction resources of specific projects; performs other support functions as directed by the Director of Public Works.

A job description is intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job. Job descriptions are not intended to list all duties performed within the job. 

• Associates Degree in Construction Management or related field, and two years of construction experience for medium to large construction projects that includes construction supervision, inspection and compliance, and budget coordination; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License.
• Must possess a certification as an Erosion Control Inspector, or obtain certification within one (1) year of appointment. 

• Functions as a member of a cross disciplinary team responsible for construction and maintenance of County facilities, stormwater and flood management, field services, and transportation systems. 
• Assists with development and administration of stormwater compliance documents, Authority-wide Title VI, Environmental Justice and Limited English Proficiency and plans/programs, and ADA Transition Plans for the County and prepares a variety of reports. 
• Assists with reviewing all Facility/Road construction plans and specification documents for accuracy and compliance with building codes; assists with reviewing pay applications, change orders, and certified payroll; tracks expenses as a percent of completion for each project.
• Assists with coordination and collaboration of the road maintenance and facilities maintenance departments to accomplish special projects.
• Conducts site inspections of construction projects to include roads, facilities, and drainage ways, to ensure they are in accordance with approved plans and specifications, and in compliance with applicable regulation and requirements; creates daily logs reflecting onsite project personnel, materials, equipment, project activities and progress of assigned project, documentation for change orders, environmental permit records and the structure packages including the project testing frequency reports, work order close-out documents and reimbursement requests.
• Verify traffic control placement for correctness and safety; coordinate with barricade inspectors as needed.
• Participates in the selection of consultants for various projects.
• May participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Participates in project reviews, discussions of issues, and resolution of problems related to construction activities.
• Attends meetings, including construction progress meetings, seminars, webinars, training, and construction industries meetings and seminars to share information and gain insight into current practices and performance enhancement products.
• Performs other job-related duties as required. 

Salary : $53,019 - $63,606