HCSS Consultant

Job Summary: 

Consultant will be responsible for construction management support and leadership on multiple large, complex higher education academic, healthcare and research facilities projects at UTMB campuses. Direct and/or support others who direct design and construction firms and administer contracts necessary to meet program goals. Provide constructability input to the capital program.

·         Monitor and support the construction, commissioning and turn-over of major higher education capital projects by providing program leadership, communication, consistency, coordination and conflict resolution to ensure program goals are met. Project portfolio: Support all active projects in program as directed or lead specific complex or high profile projects as assigned.

·         Serve at direction of AVP, Design and Construction as a resource to Program Director, Project Managers, Construction Managers, Construction Inspectors and Resident Construction Managers for budget, schedule, quality assurance and coordination of construction services for projects in program.  Assist with effort to drive consistency, best practices, and progress of consultants and contractors to achieve expected project functionality; and recommend alternatives to recover negative drift. 

·         Advocate with integrity for UTMB in contract negotiations and issue resolution.  Provide support to project teams to review and approve construction contracts, changes, technical service contracts, Guaranteed Maximum Price submittals, buy-out documents, pay applications, etc.   Facilitate UTMB approvals as required.

·         Monitor program of projects to ensure they are constructed in compliance with project documents, UTMB processes, and state and federal regulations. Support project teams to ensure project construction documentation is maintained, including change orders, Requests for Information, Submittal & Shop Drawing approvals, and Substitution Requests.  Monitor use of Observation Reports.

·         For specifically assigned projects, coordinate A/E construction administration and third-party testing and inspection service contracts, including outside testing and balancing consultants, commissioning consultants, life safety inspections, TDLR inspections, and other consultants as required by the projects. Support project teams in addressing these issues where required or assigned.

·         For assigned projects, ensure accuracy of work-in-place calculations and other elements of monthly Payment Applications, including schedule updates, surety releases, bonds, payroll, wage rates, subcontracts, HUB participation, retain age release. Support project teams in addressing these issues where required or assigned.

·         For assigned projects during design, provide support to Project Manager in management of construction activities and processes. Participate in RFQ and RFP selection committee as requested.  Support project teams in addressing these issues where required or assigned.

·         For assigned projects, monitor and document job site safety; Storm Water Pollution Protection Plan Best Management Practices, inspections and posted notifications; and ensure follow-up of remedial action by contractor.  Support project teams in addressing these issues where required or assigned.

·         For assigned projects, facilitate contractor involvement in the warranty period.  Monitor warranty issues that may become chronic.  Lead one-year warranty walk-through and report. Support project teams in addressing these issues where required or assigned.

·        For assigned projects, serve as primary project liaison with campus staff, facility user groups, operations and administration during construction to ensure input, manage expectations, resolve conflicts and facilitate decisions. Support project teams in addressing these issues where required or assigned. Provide program level guidance, support, and leadership to the UTMB Design and Construction team. 

·        Assign inspection staff where needed to provide specialized expertise to address critical project needs and to apply lessons learned and achieve consistency in critical field installations, mock ups, concealed space and substantial completion inspections, field testing, lab testing, test and balance, fabrication plant inspections, and final inspections of the project.  Evaluate assigned CI performance and request resources as required from Program Manager.

·         Stay current in Codes and Regulations applicable to design and construction, including International Building Codes, NFPA 101, TDLR, OSHA, ADA, ASHRAE 90.1, SWPPP, and any special requirements of the building type (e.g., healthcare, research labs, special campus project types, etc.) or the local jurisdictions.

·         Collaborate with other UTMB colleagues to initiate and develop process improvements

·         Develop appropriate plans for staff within span of control which will include providing the necessary leadership, direction and training to ensure sufficient staffing levels, and efficient and smooth transition of staff.

·         Other duties as assigned.