Contract Compliance Specialist

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Posting Details



Posting Details




Posting Number
S11881P


Working Title
Contract Compliance Specialist


Department
F&A-University Architects


About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.


About the College/Unit/Department
The Office of University Architects (OUA) is responsible for the development and management of the campus master plan, including transportation planning, historic preservation planning, environmental planning, and precinct planning; the development and management of campus site design and architectural standards; GIS management of existing conditions; and the coordination and project management of major capital projects for all of the UGA campuses across the state.


College/Unit/Department website
https://www.architects.uga.edu/


Posting Type
External


Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP


Employment Type
Employee


Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible


Full/Part time
Full Time


Work Schedule



Additional Schedule Information
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Hours will sometimes fall outside of the normal business hours to accommodate project activities such as concrete pours, utility shutdowns, etc.


Advertised Salary
$55,211-$70,211


Posting Date
04/08/2024


Open until filled
Yes


Closing Date



Proposed Starting Date
06/01/2024


Special Instructions to Applicants



Location of Vacancy
Athens Area


EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).





Position Information




Classification Title
Facility Operations Professional


FLSA
Exempt


FTE
1.00


Minimum Qualifications
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.


Preferred Qualifications



Position Summary
Monitor the day-to-day progress of construction projects assigned & perform inspections, document site conditions, project progress, and observations. Evaluates contractors' performance in regards to code requirements and the construction schedule and provides direction for corrective actions/additional measures needed for compliance. Decides if a construction problem raises to the level of requiring the work to stop until resolved and communicates the need to stop work with contractor. Project assignments may include renovations and/or new construction on UGA and/or UGA Athletic Association facilities.


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

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• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
  
• Be proficient with e-mail and have the ability to manage electronic documents.
  
• Be able to read contract drawings, demonstrate leadership and take initiative to address issues and opportunities that arise on the construction site.
  
• Ability to plan and to prioritize work.
  
• Be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
  
  
  Physical Demands
  
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  • Daily visits to project construction sites.
    
  • Subject to outside conditions and uneven terrain.
    
  • Will walk and maneuver around construction sites in various stages of development.
    
  • Driving as needed to perform job duties.
    
  • Be prepared to work standard work hours (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) but also to be prepared and available to work off hours or weekends as the occasion arises to accommodate special construction activities such as the inspection of concrete pours.
    
    
    
    Is driving a responsibility of this position?
    Yes
    
    
    Is this a Position of Trust?
    No
    
    
    Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?
    No
    
    
    Does this position require a P-Card?
    No
    
    
    Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?
    No
    
    
    Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?
    No
    
    
    Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)
    No
    
    
    Credit and P-Card policy
    Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the .
    
    
    Background Investigation Policy
    Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the .
    
    
    
    
    
    Duties/Responsibilities
    
    
    
    
    Duties/Responsibilities
    
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    • Perform all inspections typically needed from an authority-having jurisdiction, such as foundation inspections, site piping and conduit inspections, framing inspections, in-wall overhead and mechanical, plumbing, fire protection and electrical inspections, certificate of occupancy inspections.
      
    • Visit each job site daily and record the job site conditions, any project progress and any additional observations noted. Document this information in a daily log that will be submitted at the end of each day to the REI's supervisor. Perform safety and quality inspections while on-site.
      
    • Photo document systems installations for future project management needs, such as for future renovations.
      
    • Attend every major construction event (such as concrete pours, beginning of steel erection, asphalt paving operations, etc.)
      
    • Ensure the construction work is performed in compliance with all applicable building codes. Communicate with the contractor regarding any work which is out of compliance and provide direction about the needed corrective actions. Determine if the problem rises to the level that work on site must stop until the correction is complete. In these cases, immediately communicate with the contractor when the work must stop and when the issue is resolved and work can re-start.
      
    • Keep the Office of University Architects' (OUA) Project Manager and Director of Construction apprised of all activities associates with the project.
      
      
      
      Percentage of time
      65
      
      
      
      
      Duties/Responsibilities
      
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      • Attend owner-architect-contractor/construction manager (OAC) meetings and all pre-construction meetings as requested by the OUA Project Manager.
        
      • Interface with UGA entities for projects requiring hot work permits, coordination of utility outages and building walk-throughs.
        
      • Assist the OUA Project Manager in coordinating with all entities involved in the project as necessary to coordinate the work activities, such as coordination with UGA-Facilities Management (FMD), UGA-Information Technology (EITS), UGA-Environmental Safety Division (ESD), AT&T, Georgia Power, etc.
        
      • Review the construction schedule and the progress to determine if work will be completed as reflected in the project construction schedule. If the work is falling behind, communicate with the contractor and provide direction re: how to adjust to put the work back on schedule.
        
        
        
        Percentage of time
        15
        
        
        
        
        Duties/Responsibilities
        
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        • Review contract drawings and specifications and be familiar with the project and its details so as to properly perform the inspections and quality control reviews.
          
        • Maintain a quality control log and have a complete understanding of the paperwork process for a complex construction project.
          
          
          
          Percentage of time
          10
          
          
          
          
          Duties/Responsibilities
          
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          • Interface with UGA ESD to insure project is ready for 80% & 100% inspections.
            
          • Assist in coordinating, scheduling and participating in the walk-throughs with the State Fire Marshal for the 80% and 100% building inspections.
            
            
            
            Percentage of time
            5
            
            
            
            
            Duties/Responsibilities
            
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            • Attend OUA team meetings, and staff meetings.
              
            • Participate in OUA and UGA planning & implementation initiatives such as Lessons Learned, Strategic Planning, etc.
              
            • Take and submit photographs to be used in monthly reports for and meeting with Executive Management.
              
              
              
              Percentage of time
              5
              
              
              
              

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