Construction Specialist - Engineering / Construction Department

Job Description:

Construction Specialist - Engineering / Construction Department

Description

Grade 18: Salary starts at $55,037.00 annually. Rate of pay depends on experience.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Construction Specialist is primarily responsible for negotiations and recommendations of construction contract change orders and the administrative details for construction projects. Coordinates and schedules project status meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Evaluates, reviews, and negotiates "Request for Proposals" and directs the preparation of proposed change orders.
• Solicits, develops, reviews, recommends approval and coordinates with supervisor in resolving construction conflicts with consulting engineers, contractors, other governmental agencies, and SAWS personnel.
• Reviews the administrative details for construction projects including pay estimates, pre-construction schedules, pre-construction site videos, pre/post construction videos of sewer line installations and repairs, and monthly status reports.
• Ensures contract compliance.
• Applies generally accepted business management and public administration principles and practices to ensure projects compliance with contract requirements, as well as, SAWS' goals, departmental policies, and procedures.
• Reviews, verifies, interprets, and advises on project schedule and submittal.
• Negotiates change orders proposals, directs the preparation of change orders, maintains change orders log, and provides status report.
• Participates in pre-construction meetings. May conduct the pre-construction meeting in the absence of the supervisor.
• Responsible for implementing and keeping logs or reports on contract changes.
• Functions as an assistant supervisor and acts on his behalf when absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• The Construction Specialist works under general supervision/guidance.
• Serves as a technical team leader and may train lower level employees, assign and check work.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Applied Science or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
• Four years' experience in project design or construction administration.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's license.
• Proficient in the use of adding machines, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Frequent contact and collaboration with internal and external customers, governmental agency representatives, consulting engineers, contractors, and the general public.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequently works in an office environment and performs occasional field visits to project sites with exposure to traffic, construction, rugged terrain, and hazardous environment conditions. Requires speech, hearing and finger movement. Frequently sits, stands and walks.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Closing Date/Time: 11/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$55,037.00 - $94,411.00 Annually