Construction Management Supervisor

Job Title

This job listing closes on July 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.

Job Description

To plan, organize, coordinate, direct and supervise construction and related services and activities including construction management, materials testing, and general and specialty inspection; to serve as the Agency's construction liaison with and between Agency engineers, contractors, and engineering consultants pertaining to construction management and inspection activities and services; to aid Agency engineers with construction contract administration duties; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

The Supervisor level recognizes positions that perform full, first-line supervisory responsibilities including planning, assigning and evaluating the work of subordinates and contract employees and overseeing a program area within a work unit or department.

Receives general direction from the Engineering Services Manager. Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel performing inspection and/or construction related duties.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives and establish schedules and methods for construction related services and inspection of Agency construction and repair projects, including implementation of relevant Agency and construction industry policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, train, supervise and review the work of staff and consultants involved in inspecting and documenting the construction and repair of Agency-lead or development-driven projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, construction industry standards, and Agency, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities and recommend improvements and modifications and prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in annual capital and operating budget preparation and administration including preparing cost estimates for budget recommendations, submitting justifications for staff, supplies, equipment and services, and monitoring and controlling expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff, provide and coordinate staff training, work with employees to correct deficiencies, and recommend discipline procedures, as necessary.
• Review and/or prepare cost estimates.
• Identify and ensure the appropriate quality assurance and quality control measures for each project.
• Obtain appropriate safety training and ensure direct reports are adequately trained in applicable safety standards associated with construction activities.
• Manage construction and project budgets for which assigned.
• Prepare, solicit, select, and manage as-needed and on-call contracts for consultant services related to construction management, construction services, inspection staff augmentation, materials testing and special inspection.
• Assist in the preparation of on-call construction management and construction services contracts.
• Prepare, update and maintain an Agency Inspection Manual and/or Inspection procedures and forms to identify expectations of inspectors and consistency within inspection team.
• Perform the more difficult work related to the management of construction, inspection, quality assurance and workmanship, constructability review, biddability, project delivery method and schedule, acceptance of work, and project close-out of Agency related construction and repair projects.
• Review plans and specifications with Agency engineers with focus on biddability, constructability, conformance to applicable codes and standards, and value engineering.
• Work with Agency engineers to update the Agency's Improvement Standards, Standard Specifications, and Standard Drawings.
• Review, prepare, and submit Request for Non-discretionary Contract Change Orders, Contract Change Orders and Progress Payment Estimates for Agency engineers' review and/or approval.
• Review Daily Inspection reports for completeness, to verify and provide daily construction progress, and determine any follow-up actions or activities necessary to address any active, ongoing, or unresolved issues.
• Review construction project submittals and Requests for Information (RFI) as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain RFI, submittal, and change order logs for projects for construction projects and verify requests for progress payments for material, supplies, and work completed.
• Review inspectors redlines to ensure record drawings and as-builts are thorough and maintained on a weekly basis.
• Review test reports and submittals to ensure compliance with specifications and/or applicable codes and standards.
• Attend a variety of meetings to address and respond to questions or issues associated with projects and/or to report or review project progress.
• Answer questions and provides information to the public and investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other Agency employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of proper inspection and material testing techniques used to examine construction workmanship and materials for defects and faults.
• Principles and terminology used in basic civil engineering.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation, management and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of workplace and construction site safety.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules.
• Tools, equipment, materials, methods, principles and practices used in public works construction.
• Technical principles and practices of engineering design, specifications and cost estimate preparation.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Common and complex construction methods used in the water and power generation infrastructure and industry.
• Modern office equipment including use of word processing, database, spreadsheet and portable document format (PDF) applications.
• Principles and practices of customer service.

Ability to:

• Organize, implement and direct operations and activities related to construction inspection, materials testing, and construction management.
• Read, analyze and interpret construction drawings, specifications and maps.
• Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Safely operate a motor vehicle and other work related equipment.
• Inspect complex construction projects to determine compliance with approved plans.
• Prepare and maintain precise records.
• Receive, review, respond, and track construction submittals, RFI's, contract change orders, project schedules, and all other related construction documents.
• Operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment, including a digital camera.
• Generate clear and concise reports, documents and letters.
• Interpret and explain pertinent Agency and department policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
• Evaluate and determine adequate staffing and resource needs to maintain Agency inspection, testing, and construction management needs.

Working Conditions

• Frequently work in an outside environment with exposure to various weather conditions with occasional work carried out in an office setting.
• Frequently climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand and walk.
• Frequently push, pull, grasp and carry while walking.
• Work on various types of terrain and footing which may be slippery.
• Occasionally climb ladders, stairs and other construction access points.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to dust, particulates, chemicals, fumes, smoke, gases and other environmental substances.

Experience and Education

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Six years of experience in utility construction, inspection, engineering, construction operations, construction management, or related work. Specific experience with installations, repair and/or maintenance of water/wastewater facilities and appurtenances is highly desirable. Supervisory experience is desirable.

Education: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis on mathematics, science, construction or closely related field. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction management or