Construction Superintendent II

Kentucky Personnel Cabinet•Frankfort, KY

4d•$64,167 - $72,725•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Superintendent II works in the Division of Administration and Financial Management within the Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID). The role supports planning, assessment, and execution of projects across DBHDID state-owned facilities, including facility condition evaluations, capital planning, and project delivery from concept through completion. The agency may authorize a hybrid telecommuting schedule and may terminate or modify that arrangement at any time.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.
Six years of experience as a construction estimator, general contractor, architect, engineer, construction superintendent, in construction trades, or supervising one or more trades crews on major construction, major renovation, or major maintenance repair projects.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Ability to manage complex tasks and projects.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including organizing information, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
Written and oral communication abilities, including presenting ideas clearly, concisely, and objectively.
Interpersonal skills and ability to interact successfully with a wide range of people.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience analyzing reports.

Responsibilities

Provide training and serve as a resource for DBHDID facilities staff.
Contribute insight and feedback in design, preconstruction, and construction meetings for capital projects.
Coordinate with the Office of Administrative Services, Division of Facilities Management, DBHDID facilities, and external stakeholders to keep projects within approved scope, schedule, and budget.
Inspect Department-owned facilities to identify deficiencies, safety concerns, deferred maintenance, and needed improvements, and prepare reports with findings and recommended corrective actions.
Contribute to the Department’s Six-Year Capital Plan by evaluating facility needs, analyzing cost and operational impacts, and recommending priorities for repair, renovation, and improvement projects.
Review project documentation uploaded to E Comm, including architectural, electrical, and plumbing drawings, Requests for Information, Architect's Supplemental Instructions, and meeting minutes.
Monitor project expenditures, evaluate change order requests for compliance and reasonableness, alert management to emerging risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Coordinate between general contractors and facility leadership.
Ensure construction activities maintain client safety, minimize operational disruption, and comply with regulatory, environmental, and life safety requirements.