Job Description
Construction Project Specialist – 631677 Knoxville, TN
Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Construction Project Specialist to oversee and monitor the construction phase of various civil and infrastructure projects. This includes water and sewer lines, treatment plants, pump stations, lift stations, asset inventory, and assessments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the contractor’s adherence to project specifications and documentation throughout the construction process.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical training.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience in the construction sector, or a minimum of 4 years in related roles.
- Competence in standard office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, maintain detailed records, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to track and verify contractor pay applications, quantities, and costs with precision.
- Excellent mathematical skills for accurate measurement and scaling of project areas.
- Familiarity with construction contract documentation, including general conditions and technical specifications, is highly desirable.
- Must possess exceptional communication skills to interact with contractors, clients, and project stakeholders.
- Valid driver’s license.
Key Responsibilities:
- Record and track daily construction activities during site visits, ensuring accuracy and completeness in observation reports.
- Serve as the main point of contact between construction teams, contractors, and clients, keeping all parties informed of construction progress.
- Supervise multiple concurrent construction projects, ensuring they comply with all specifications and deadlines.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of contract documents, ensuring all projects are executed per the outlined general conditions, technical specifications, and requirements.
- Become thoroughly familiar with each project’s design documents and report any deviations or issues that arise.
- Address any public inquiries or concerns regarding construction activities, providing clear and timely responses.
- Support quality control by assisting in maintaining documentation, project correspondence, and assisting with project close-out procedures.
- Help manage post-construction tasks, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and completing the project documentation process.
This position offers a chance to actively contribute to the successful completion of critical infrastructure projects while ensuring quality, adherence to safety standards, and client satisfaction.
Job Tags
Contract work, For contractors,