Area Supervisor For Construction

State of Maryland•Carroll, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) supports State and local government agencies, as well as local non-profit organizations and the citizens of Maryland, by providing facilities management, real estate and surplus property services, as well as security and law enforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum of facilities engineering, design and construction services, almost $1 billion in annual contract administration, and overseeing the State procurement process. Here at DGS, we truly Do Great Service… Consider joining our team! GRADE 19 LOCATION OF POSITION Office of Design, Construction and Energy 301 West Preston Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Main Purpose of Job First level supervisor and leader for a group of Building Construction Engineers (Construction Managers or CM’s). Responsible for on time completion and quality construction for assigned construction projects within the assigned region. Provides assistance to the Regional Manager to complete assigned tasks. Serves as Acting Regional Manager in Manager’s absence and as backup to Construction Managers during their absences. Is responsible for the assurance that the Construction Managers are overseeing assigned projects ensuring quality, timeliness. Ensures that all required work assignments are completed and provides an accurate representation of the projects progress. Is first in review and comments related to change orders and required documentation to comply with contract requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Six years of administrative staff or professional work.
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for five years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policy, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Experience approving contracts for project schedule, construction status updates, proposed change orders, invoices and A-E performance evaluations.
Experience reviewing project files including completion of files, ensuring all significant project-related actions are documented and maintain balance sheet.
Computer Skills – MS Word & MS Excel.

Responsibilities

Act as Regional Manager in their absence; provide direction and make time-sensitive decisions.
Serve as backup for Construction Managers as needed.
Ensure all inspection activities are completed per standards; perform inspections on assigned projects.
Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, including files, change orders, balance sheets, and correspondence.
Oversee personnel actions such as timesheets and leave approvals.
Coordinate and lead project meetings (preconstruction, progress, closeout).
Review and approve schedules, change orders, invoices, and performance evaluations.
Ensure contract compliance and submit required reports.
Oversee all project phases (pre-construction, active, and closeout).
Resolve complex issues, ensure work meets specifications, manage site access, and coordinate inspections.
Lead project closeout, including punch list completion, final payments, and warranty follow-up.