CIVIL SPECIALIST

1.Performs, within the specific program, field inspections of building projects under construction to determine compliance with plans, specifications, construction contracts, architectural contracts, and all other contract documents. Monitors construction to make sure that work is being completed according to schedule; recommends action, as necessary, to bring about adherence to schedule. 2.Recommends and formulates procedures, policies and guidelines for assigned program. 3.Develops and implements program goals and plans. 4.Makes recommendations in areas of expertise for the program. 5.Acts as a liaison with other agencies, organizations, and employees to coordinate the technical aspects of the program. 6.Serves as a technical consultant and liaison with industry and governmental agencies. 7.Negotiates proposed change orders with contractors, sponsors, mortgagors, architects, and/or professional service contractors; investigates documentation on these change orders and recommends action on same. 8.Supervises and controls or reviews and approves disbursement of contract monies. 9.Verifies that work for which payment is requested has been satisfactorily completed. 10.Conducts meetings with, and arbitrates between, contractors, architects, owners, attorneys, and governmental agencies concerning contract requirements, job conditions, progress, workmanship, disputes, allocation of funds, and other problems.