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Construction Inspection Facilitator

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
8100 Professional Place, MD
Closing date
Mar 2, 2021

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Job Details

WMATAs Capital Renewal group seeks a Construction Facilitator to focus on coordination of field projects within the rail system. This position coordinates with the project team leads with execution and planning of contractors, internal support teams, operations control groups, and way-side work planning team to ensure activities are properly scheduled and are executed as planned and in accordance with WMATA policies. The applicant will have considerable dynamic interaction in planning and execution of work in WMATA railway system

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and five (5) years experience as a Construction Inspector, and Assistant Project Engineer or Field Office Engineer. Or, completion of a course of study in engineering or construction technology and seven (7) years experience.

Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered if candidate can effectively demonstrate progressively responsible experience as a Construction Inspector, and Assistant Project Engineer or Field Office Engineer.

License:

Possession of a valid District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia motor vehicle operator's permit issued from the jurisdiction of residence.

Medical Group :

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Summary/Duties:

Provides construction inspection coordination and oversight of Authority contractors. Ensures contractor compliance with WMATA construction plans, specifications, and regulations. Provides technical direction to one or more Construction Inspectors.

Maintains thorough familiarity with plans/ drawings, specifications, regulations, contractor's schedule and plan, safety standards and regulations, approved working drawings, trade industry quality standards and codes, in order to evaluate the contractor's performance with respect thereto and recognize when a probable changed site condition exists.

Assigns duties and works schedules, on a daily basis, to Construction Inspectors, including briefing Inspectors on the latest directives, drawings, schedule plans, expected rates of production, and amount of work to be completed; interpretation of specifications, claims, and pending change orders; coordination of support agencies and activities; resolution of problems previously noted by Inspectors; and agreements between the Authority Representative and contractor.

Instructs Inspectors on what has to be inspected, how the results are to be recorded, how to handle problems encountered on-the-job, how to perform "quality" inspections, and how other contracts/ third-party work or activities interface with the assigned contract (s).

Coordinates actual and planned work schedules among contractors whose work affects the work of one or more other contractors. Disseminates changes in work schedules and progress information to all concerned parties. Makes random checks of Construction Inspectors' work to ensure all assignments are properly executed, that reports are complete and reflect actual progress of construction.

Prepares cost estimates for minor changes relating to contract work in areas of expertise; performs research in areas of expertise is support of negotiations, Authority Representative Correspondence, Final Decisions, Finding of Fact, Authority Representative packages/ recommendations for changes over $50,000, construction schedule evaluations, and similar matters.

Serves as WMATA escort for field inspection teams through job site(s) and Bus/Rail operating facilities; prepares draft letters for the Authority Representative relative to matters of technical expertise.

Develops and implements solutions to "form and fit" problems encountered in the field. Records solution(s) and exact resources consumed by the contractor in achieving the "form and fit" correction.

Conducts spot checks to determine quantities of material installed (to evaluate correctness of contractor payment requests reflecting those installations); checks reports (Inspector Daily Report) received from Construction Inspectors and (Escort Daily/ Report) received for completeness and adherence to instructions.

Evaluates performance of Construction Inspectors and provides feed-back to respective supervisor for their performance based evaluations.

Uses electronic tools (including but not limited to digital camera, laptop, radio, cell phone) in the performance of duties.

The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. It is not intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:
  • Skills and/or behavioral assessment
  • Personal interview
  • Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
  • Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
  • Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
  • Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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