45720BR
Extended Job Title:
Senior Construction Observer
Position Description:
Witnesses, examines, monitors, and documents construction of Texas Tech University System facility projects for quantity and quality conformance with construction documents, TTUS FP&C Building Design & Construction Standards, Accessibility, Life/safety, building and energy code requirements, Factory Mutual Global Approvals, as well as construction schedules. A comprehensive knowledge of construction materials and methods, architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing building systems, material testing, TCEQ Stormwater management and OSHA standards required.
Requisition ID:
45720BR
Travel Required:
Up to 25%
Major/Essential Functions:
Support, encourage, and conform with the five shared values of TTUS: People First, Integrity, Community, Exemplary Service and Resilience. Support and promote the TTUS FP&C Mission Statement: Facilities Planning and Construction will provide Exemplary Service while delivering campus initiatives with integrity and accountability to support the vision of the Texas Tech University System and its component institutions. Comply with TTUS operating policies, procedures, and administrative rules.
Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software, including Trimble Unity Construct, formerly known as eBuilder project management platform software, Bluebeam Revu, and other scheduling software.
Ensure component institutions receive projects that are built per the approved construction documents and meet or exceed TTUS FP&C expectations and construction industry standards.
Participate in project design and construction meetings as required/requested. Participate in project design development reviews as directed using Bluebeam Revu.
Review submittals, shop drawings, ASIs, RFIs, CCRs, material testing reports, etc., for conformance with the project requirements and to stay current on the project scope for projects under construction.
Observe, track, monitor, and report on construction activities and conformance with approved drawings/specifications, project requirements, and standards to TTUS FP&C project administration throughout the Construction Services phase.
Submit weekly Field Observation Reports (FOR) through all phases of construction, documenting construction progress, systems testing, requested inspections, and milestones using Bluebeam Revu.
Witness all inspections required by contract documents as well as all required IBC special inspections.
Assist in the coordination of campus utilities and infrastructure shut-downs/closures with component institutions and other TTUS departments.
Provide support to projects by monitoring and ensuring compliance with OSHA health and safety regulations.
Other duties and responsibilities as required.
Grant Funded?:
No
Pay Basis:
Monthly
Work Location:
Lubbock
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of five (5) years of experience in construction observation/inspection, or related journeyperson-level construction experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to
equal eight (8) years.
Department:
TTUS Facilities Planning Constr
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Job Type:
Full Time
Shift:
Day
Required Qualifications:
30-hour OSHA Training. Associates or Bachelors degree. Additional job training, experience and education in the construction industry may be considered a substitute for higher education.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?:
No
About the Department and/or College:
Facilities Planning & Construction manages new construction and renovation projects valued over $4 million for the Texas Tech University System and its five universities-Texas Tech University (https://www.ttu.edu/) , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (https://www.ttuhsc.edu/) , Angelo State University (https://www.angelo.edu/) , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/) and Midwestern State University (https://mwsu.edu/) .
Operating on more than a dozen locations, each university has campuses with state-of-the-art spaces where students, faculty, employees and visitors can learn, discover and experience the first-class environment provided throughout the Texas Tech University System.
Additionally, the department oversees campus master planning, facility and land development, public art and vendor information for all five component institutions.
Safety Information:
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.
Pay Statement:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
About the University:
Established in 1996, the Texas Tech University System is one of the top public university systems in the nation, consisting of five universities - Texas Tech University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center , Angelo State University , Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso and Midwestern State University .
Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, the TTU System is a more than $3 billion enterprise focused on advancing higher education, health care, research and outreach with approximately 21,000 employees and 63,000 students, more than 400,000 alumni, a statewide economic impact of $16.4 billion and an endowment valued at $1.7 billion. In its short history, the TTU System has grown tremendously and is nationally acclaimed, operating at 24 academic locations in 20 cities (18 in Texas, 2 international).
In addition, the TTU System is one of only nine in the nation to offer programs for undergraduate, medical, law, nursing, pharmacy, dental and veterinary education, among other academic areas.
Job Family:
Facilities Operations
Job Sub Family:
Construction & Planning
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Self-motivated with exceptional listening skills and aspirations to learn.
Ability to record field data and compile field reports.
Ability to work additional and/or nonstandard hours, as required.
Ability to read specifications, working drawings and analyze constructed conditions.
Ability to prioritize, stay focused, set clear milestones and execute.
Possess sound technical judgment.
Possess effective speaking and written communication skills.
Demonstrates strong ethical behavior and candor.
Enthusiastic team player with a passion to work and learn in a demanding and fast-paced environment
Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam and Trimble Unity Construct formerly known as eBuilder.
Annualized Pay Range:
$59,000 - $77,100.00 - $94,900
