City of Springfield

CONSTRUCTION REPRESENTATIVE

Pay Grade: 125

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: OPEU

Benefits Summary

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general supervision of the Building Official, provides continuous on-site City inspection services for major commercial construction projects, to assure compliance with State/City minimum construction standards and approved development plans. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

1. Confers with architects, engineers, developers and contractors in matters relating to building design, materials and methods of construction; serves as the Building Division representative for all phases of construction.

2. Reviews construction plans, specifications, material analysis, reports, field tests, change orders, and site drawings; verifies field tests which are required by contract documents; initiates design changes as necessary.

3. Coordinates assigned inspection staff and schedules specific timelines for required inspections; provides continuous on-site surveillance of construction work, materials, and methods.

4. Administers construction contracts to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with State law, specifications, and approved plans.

5. Prepares reports, letters, and correction notices for code violations and variations from approved plans; completes and submits reports as required by construction procedures or special supervisory requests.

6. Maintains permanent files of construction documents and prepares a daily log of construction activity; maintains daily time records for construction monitoring reports; enters and retrieves data using PC and mini-computer systems and applications.

7. Investigates and resolves complaints received from the public, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, and representatives of other public agencies and public utilities.

8. Participates in public information meetings; coordinates and conducts inspection tours of construction activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of construction methods, and inspection procedures and practices; considerable knowledge of construction codes as they apply to assigned projects; considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of contract administration; knowledge of engineering techniques as they relate to field project responsibilities; knowledge of technical requirements that are unique to the construction of large commercial facilities; knowledge of the principles of project leadership, training, and work scheduling; ability to apply inspection principles at construction work sites to insure compliance with state and local standards; ability to assign and review the work of project construction inspectors; ability to analyze data, plans, and contracts; ability to complete mathematical calculations sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; ability to enter and retrieve data using division computer equipment; ability to provide timely, accurate, and understandable reports; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats; ability to work harmoniously with coworkers, contractors, developers, engineers and architects, other public agencies, and the public.

Experience and Training

Five years of diversified building construction experience that includes concrete, masonry, steel, and complex wood framing experience, and three years of experience in a lead role with inspection responsibilities. Oregon registration as an Architect or Engineer may be substituted for four years of the non-lead experience, or any combination of experience, training, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

Certification from the State of Oregon as an A-Level Structural Inspector and the ability to obtain certification as an A-Level Plans Examiner within six months of hire.

An Oregon driver's license is required at the time of hire.

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