Contract Project Management Amazon Jobs in Georgia

Position Information The purpose of this classification is to inspect in-house, contracted, or private construction projects to ensure compliance with plan specifications and applicable state and local ordinances, serve as field staff for the owner agent on County-owned projects to ensure that construction meets the bid specs or as regulatory inspectors to ensure private development meets code. Essential Functions Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects, which may include water and wastewater infrastructure, land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures and installations. Communicates with contractors on behalf of the County; meets with contractors; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies with contractors.

Coordinates pre-construction activities and meetings: performs initial site assessments; ensures right-of-ways are secured; researches utility locations, staging, and other conditions using GIS, plats, courthouse property records, CCTV reports, and other sources; and anticipates constraints and technical challenges likely to impact projects. Inspects construction materials and workmanship for quality and contract compliance: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes samples as needed for testing; verifies that material quantities match contracts and invoicing; and uses various tools, gauges, and test equipment to measure and check for proper construction work. Inspects construction projects for adherence to safety protocols; project schedules; documentation requirements; and federal, state, and County codes, standards, and regulations.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: prepares reports and documentation, including inspection reports, job cost estimates, and project estimates for materials, equipment, parts, tools, and labor; processes and approves pay applications, material orders, and as-built drawings; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues stop work orders or schedules work as needed. Collaborates with superintendents, work crews, utility companies, EPA, GDOT, Corps of Engineers, and other agencies to coordinate work.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in construction inspection, construction project management, civil engineering, or public works construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License Physical Abilities Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers. EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.