Construction Supervisor

Construction Supervisor

Under direction, supervise construction contracts and inspection of new building and modernization projects.

Representative duties include: supervising the inspection of new building, modernization, and construction; coordinating required inspections and related engineering programs with city, county, and state. Participating in construction planning conferences. Visiting construction projects to ensure adherence to plans, specifications, codes, and regulations. Overseeing the maintenance of a system of periodic construction progress reports or departures from approved plans and specifications; ensuring that corrections to work that is not in compliance are completed and documented. Coordinating final inspection of completed construction projects and submitting recommendations of acceptance. Investigating reports of faulty workmanship or materials in new construction and taking appropriate action under terms of the guarantee. Reporting progress on building construction projects. Working with building inspectors. Evaluating change orders and providing input. Becoming familiar with construction contracts and monitoring them in the field. Making written and oral reports as required. Performing related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and abilities include: knowledge of applicable building codes and regulations, computer applications to prepare a variety of materials, oral and written communication skills. Ability to coordinate the work of contractors, testing firms, inspectors, and public agencies. Ability to evaluate and recommend action regarding construction litigation. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and experience: any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and six years of journey-level experience in the building trades or construction industry, at least three years of which have been in a supervisor capacity.

Working conditions: environment includes office and construction site environment, numerous interruptions, possible exposure to weather extremes, driving a vehicle to conduct work. Physical abilities include hearing and speaking to accurately exchange information and make presentations, seeing to read blueprints and a variety of materials, check construction, and drive a vehicle. Sitting, standing, or walking for periods of time. Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to endure long hours. Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding forty (40) pounds. Accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.