Capital Projects Specialist (TCI)

What we’re looking for: A motivated and collaborative individual to join the Transportation and Capital Improvements Department. You will continue to successfully serve the current and future needs of the New Braunfels community. Under general supervision, the Capital Project Specialist is responsible for preparing, updating and administering project status, comprehensive and yearly reports, assembling contract documents, assembling and interpreting financial information and performing professional work as part of a project team preparing and disseminating information to citizens, businesses, and City officials on upcoming or current capital improvement projects.

Benefits & Total Rewards:
Our City team members are our most valuable asset! We offer Total Rewards when you join our team.

• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance
• 2:1 match on retirement contribution
• Paid volunteer time off – 16 hours per year
• Vacation accrual starts at date of hire – up to 120 hours annually your first year
• Get paid to stay – longevity pay on top of your regular pay after one full year 
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Bilingual pay offered
• Keep learning – professional and personal development training available

The responsibilities you’ll be trusted with:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Reviews and maintains financial documentation related to all capital improvement projects.
• Conducts research, gathers information, and maintains an efficient system of immediately available data.
• Directly manages small to midsize capital projects, as directed.
• Prepares new contracts for design and construction in direct coordination with Purchasing.
• Serves as a liaison for citizens, businesses, and construction company representatives to inform and facilitate solutions to problems
• Attends all project-related meetings such as pre-bid, pre-construction and design team meetings.
• Provides support for capital projects to include, but not limited to, tracking and monitoring budgets, expenditures, and schedules.
• Plans and prepares press releases and public service announcements.
• Visits construction sites on a regular basis to monitor project progress.
• Reviews contracts and construction schedules as they relate to phasing and the progress of the project.
• Prepares detailed written reports and project updates and presentations on a regular basis.
• Compiles and maintains project information and data, including current project status and construction design.
• Researches and recommends solutions to project related issues.
• Coordinates with the Engineering Division, Public Works Department, and other city departments and agencies on projects and agreements.
• Attends community meetings held during and after regular work hours.
• Provides easily accessible information for use by the City Manager, City Council, Department Staff or other interested parties through the use of appropriate electronic resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned and/or required.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Accounting or a related field, and one (1) year of capital projects or construction-related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.

Required Knowledge of:

• Project controls or constructiontracking
• Construction procedures, techniques, andterminology.

• Architectural/Engineeringdesign.
• Various mediums used to dispense information to the public.
• Public relations techniques and procedures.

Required Skill in:

• Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and inwriting.
• Planning, preparing, and conducting presentations to large and smallgroups.
• Negotiating solutions to sensitiveproblems.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the generalpublic.
• Use of Microsoft OfficeSuites.

Preferred Skill in:

• Utilization of GIS and CivicPlus.
• Quickbase
• Procore
• Project tracking and managementsoftware.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Work is performed in an office environment; is subject to sitting, standing, bending and reaching for extended periods of time; and must be able to safely pull, push, lift and carry items weighing up to forty (40)pounds.
• Field work performed outdoors in all weatherconditions to observe site conditions and construction is required.
• May be required to work immediately before, during or after an emergency or disaster.

Salary : $42,744 - $51,293