Construction Manager

City of Dover•Dover, DE

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About The Position

The Construction Manager manages construction projects performed by private contractors and/or City staff. The role oversees staff and contractors and handles planning, training, ordinance and code compliance, permitting, equipment, design support, survey and layout, estimates, and reporting. The position works independently and reports major activities through periodic meetings. The manager administers utility and public works construction contracts, oversees inspections of public infrastructure and new housing developments, supports the City Engineer with project design and development review, reviews permits, and works with the public and developers to address project issues. The role also maintains activity data, prepares reports, and participates in staff and professional meetings and training events.

Requirements

Education or training/certification equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, business management, or a closely related field.
Valid Delaware Driver’s License.
Delaware Approved Sampler/Tester (AST) certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
DNREC Gold Card Certified Construction Reviewer (CCR) certification, or ability to obtain it within one year of hire.
Ten years of related experience.
A criminal background investigation is required.
Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Responsibilities

Supervise staff, including selection or recommendations, training, work assignment and evaluation, counseling, discipline, termination or recommendations for termination, and payroll preparation.
Administer utility and public works construction contracts, including meetings, public notifications, project inspections, correspondence, change-order negotiation, quantity calculations, and contractor invoice verification.
Manage inspections of new housing developments, including pre-construction meetings and inspection and testing of water mains, storm and sanitary sewers, pump stations, streets, curbs, and sidewalks for compliance with city standards and specifications.
Conduct final inspections and coordinate with developers on street dedication to the city.
Inspect individual sites and inspect and test water mains, storm water management ponds, storm and sanitary sewers, curbs, and sidewalks; sign off on Certificates of Occupancy and meter authorizations.
Assist the City Engineer with surveys, layout, plan preparation, design cost estimates, and specifications for city utility and road construction projects, and with review of new home and large tract developments.
Assist with preparing new standards and specifications and revising existing standards and specifications.
Review permits.
Provide public relations support by informing the public and helping resolve construction-related issues, problems, and complaints.
Gather and maintain information and data for periodic and special reports on the area of responsibility.
Attend or conduct staff, DELDOT, and other professional meetings, and attend technical or professional seminars and conferences to improve skills.
Perform other assigned duties.