Public Works Construction Supervisor

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Public Works Construction Supervisor

Department: Public Works

Reports To: City Engineer

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: $17.25 - $22.43 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:

The City of Stephenville is seeking a full-time Public Works Construction Supervisor. Under the general supervision of the City Engineer, performs supervisory work and construction management duties, line locates, observes, reviews, and witnesses construction work and quality assurance on public works projects and development projects related to general improvements in public right-of-ways to ensure project compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans/specifications.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Supervises directs and evaluates assigned staff, addresses employee concerns and issues, directs subordinate work schedules, counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals, conducts interviews, makes hiring recommendations, coordinates or conducts staff training activities.

• Maintains the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

• Initiates actions necessary to address deviations from plans, specifications, and/or generally accepted construction methodologies; researches code books, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed.

• Provides information and technical assistance concerning development plans, construction requirements, non-compliance issues, and related issues; meets with and discusses issues with contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and property owners; recommends solutions to problems; response to questions, concerns, or complaints.

• Coordinates construction activities with other city divisions, contractors, property owners, outside agencies, or other individuals; schedules and/or attends pre-construction meetings and preliminary walkthroughs.

• Reviews construction plans, specifications, and related documentation for compliance with applicable engineering codes, ordinances, and regulations; reviews As-Built / As-Recorded drawings, geotechnical material reports such as density reports.

• Performs plan checks at project sites to ensure compliance with approved plans.

• Conducts field observations of construction projects and right-of-way conditions. Ensures construction/temporary traffic control is installed and operating properly. Reviews and observes construction and permanent traffic control signage, striping, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, accessibility ramps, and all paving as well as water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.

• Reviews and observes work, methods, and materials and compares actual work to approved/planned work; determine whether projects are in compliance with applicable codes, specifications, and approved construction plans; identifies potential or existing performance deficiencies or material deficiencies in new/existing infrastructures; ensures any damage to public property is addressed; ensures property owners are not adversely impacted.

• Takes photographs and creates a daily written history of projects to document field conditions and work progression.  Maintains project logs and enters data into the computer.

• Reviews project construction work for preliminary and final acceptance; prepares punch lists and conducts final walk-through inspections.

• Works with contractors, developers, consulting engineers, architects, and property owners to resolve any issues, and achieve compliance with all requirements.

• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other divisions, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, utility companies, property owners, the public, outside agencies, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve issues.

• Coordinates with contractors; reviews pay applications.

• Maintains files/records of project documentation, contracts construction drawings, and other divisional records. Reviews complete and\or receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, site development plans, construction plans, field density reports, drawings, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies, procedures, publications, maps, manuals, reference materials, and/or other documentation; reviews completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

• Operates a motor vehicle, personal computer, camera, measuring and surveying instruments, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, including the use of word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, internet, or other computer programs.

• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and assists in monitoring work environments for the safety of employees and other individuals.

• Maintains comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards; maintains an awareness of new construction methods, materials, inspection practices, trends, and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• Assists in the preparation of annual infrastructure, pavement, and utility improvement projects.

• Assists in the preparation of cost projections for various construction projects.

• Coordinate the training of personnel to perform construction review duties.

• Conducts research on plat/property dedications for ownership and maintenance responsibility.

• Provides assistance to other employees or divisions as needed.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States 

• High school diploma or GED

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience and/or on-the-job, vocational, technical training in engineering plan review, construction site work observation including pavements and utilities as well as personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver's License with any applicable endorsements. 

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria. Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other departments, and the public; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to use and communicate a wide variety of terminology, reference, and descriptive data and information.

• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform basic math; calculate decimals and percentages; utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs; including, but is not limited to, the ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measurements.

• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as water, sewer, dirt, dust, pollen, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature extremes, traffic hazards, loud noises, and/or bright/dim lighting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

ADA COMPLIANCE:

• Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort, use of hands and fingers to handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance, talk, and hear.  Work typically involving some combination of standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-25 pounds).

• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate shades of color, sounds, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical demands required.

“As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Stephenville considers only qualified applicants without regard to color, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, national origin, veteran or marital status.”

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