Construction Supervisor I, II, or III

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District • Cuyahoga Heights, OH

18d • $72,700 - $112,430 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves managing and/or coordinating the supervision of the construction phase of public improvement contracts. The position provides lead construction management, potentially on multiple projects simultaneously, and is functionally responsible for the construction phase from within the department and across various functions. The role also involves assisting higher-level supervisors and managers, acting as a construction resource, and ensuring projects meet set goals. Specific duties include monitoring construction activities, reviewing design plans for constructability, participating in value engineering and design reviews, assisting with bid processes, conducting construction meetings, reviewing contractor schedules and progress, assessing construction methods, preparing cash flow projections, administering contracts, overseeing field activities, managing scope changes, monitoring testing and inspection personnel, acting as a liaison, preparing reports and correspondence, answering questions, measuring work for progress payments, reviewing payment requests, drafting plan adjustments, performing engineering calculations and field surveying, conducting field tests, requesting and negotiating work orders, investigating construction claims, overseeing contract close-out, coordinating with utilities and agencies, resolving public complaints, attending public meetings, reporting job progress, rectifying poor work standards, writing reports, and observing safe work practices. The position also involves verifying invoices and reviewing progress schedule updates.

Requirements

• Associate degree, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field OR currently pursuing and have completed sufficient coursework towards a Bachelor’s degree, in a declared major within a related field (typically currently enrolled and in Junior or Senior level courses).
• Five (5) years of experience in construction.
• Experience analyzing data and processes.
• Possess attention to detail.
• Ability to work with other team members in a collaborative manner.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.
• Written, verbal, and presentation skills are necessary.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled.
• Ability to compile, compare, compute, analyze, negotiate, copy, communicate, instruct, and coordinate.
• Ability to communicate while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills is required.
• Standing, walking, climbing, hearing, and talking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Visual demands of near acuity, depth perception, far acuity, color vision, and accommodation.
• Need to be in the field is required.
• Hearing is required for safety reasons.
• Ability to wear required respiratory protection devices in accordance with the District’s policy, including not having facial hair that interferes with the facepiece-to-face seal.

Nice To Haves

• Some preferred treatment plant or underground construction related experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitors construction by others of various sized public improvement contracts, including organizing and coordinating all field engineering and inspection activities related to the contract.
• Monitors all construction activity to confirm that the work being performed and the materials and equipment being installed conform to the contract requirements.
• Performs all related work as required to ensure the smooth initiation, progress, and completion of the contract.
• Reviews preliminary and final design plans from a constructability standpoint.
• Provides input on proposed materials and equipment.
• Participates in value engineering and design reviews.
• Assists in the review of the Engineer’s estimate and all addenda.
• Participates in pre-bid site inspections and pre-bid meetings and answers questions as necessary.
• Reviews the Engineer's evaluation and recommendation and performs other tasks necessary prior to the contract award.
• Conducts and/or participates in construction meetings.
• Receives, reviews, and provides input on contractors’ schedules of value and construction progress schedules.
• Assists in assessing the means and methods by which the Contractor proposes to construct the contract.
• Prepares cash flow projections for the contract and updates on an annual basis.
• Administers contracts, purchase orders, and other agreements to ensure that the scope, terms, and conditions are consistently and proactively being met.
• Oversees and/or assists in overseeing the day-to-day field activities to help ensure that project milestone dates and overall schedule completion dates are met.
• Assists and/or manages changes in project scope to ensure that the most recent documents are being used at all times to prevent avoidable rework.
• Monitors progress of work of assigned testing and inspection personnel.
• May act as liaison between the Design Engineer, the District’s office Engineers, and the Contractor.
• Prepares daily reports outlining the progress of the contract and composes correspondence and memoranda as necessary.
• Receives and answers questions concerning the work from the Contractor, or forwards question(s) to the appropriate entity for answer(s).
• Measures work in place and equipment and materials furnished for purposes of computing progress payments.
• Assists in reviewing requests for payment.
• Drafts simple plan adjustments and prepares field sketches in order to speed progress of the work.
• Performs engineering calculations and field surveying services in order to monitor progress of work.
• Performs field tests using various gauges, meters, and instruments.
• Requests proposals from Contractor for work orders and assists in negotiating the price and scope of each.
• Works with others in the investigation of construction claims.
• Monitors the progress of a claim when placed on notice by the Contractor and assists in negotiating a price for a value claim.
• Responsible for administering and overseeing completion and close-out of the contract.
• Assists in coordinating projects with various utilities, municipalities, and agencies.
• Responds to and resolves complaints submitted by the public and municipal officials.
• Attends public meetings.
• Participates in meetings with public officials to report on job progress.
• Notes and assists to rectify poor standards of work to contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Writes change order reports, daily reports, memos, and correspondence.
• Observes safe work practices and endeavors to ensure that contractors observe safe work practices, when applicable.
• Responsible for verifying invoices to validate accuracy with respect to work performance and/or equipment delivered.
• Works with others to review progress schedule updates and notifies Contractor of schedule deficiencies.
• Reviews preliminary and final design plans from a constructability standpoint and advises whether the materials and equipment to be incorporated into the contract are suitable for the purpose intended.
• Reviews the engineer’s estimate and all addenda.
• Receives, reviews, and approves contractors' schedules of value and construction progress schedules.
• Assesses the means and methods by which the Contractor proposes to construct the contract.
• Assigns testing and inspection personnel to the contract and/or items of work making up the contract and monitors progress of the work of assigned testing and inspection personnel.
• Acts as liaison between the Design Engineer, the District's office engineers, and the Contractor.
• Acts as mediator in disputes over contract interpretation between Design Engineer and Contractor.
• Reviews requests for payment and recommends approval thereof.
• Directs or performs field tests using various gauges, meters, and instruments.
• Requests proposals from Contractor for Change Orders and negotiates the price and scope of each.
• Investigates, analyzes, and negotiates construction claims.
• Coordinates equipment training and start-up assistance for newly constructed facilities.
• Provides input and direction to planning, scheduling, and engineering functions as required.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex construction projects concurrently.
• Attends or holds meetings with public officials to report on job progress.
• Notes and has rectified poor standards of work by contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Verifies and approves invoices to validate accuracy with respect to work performance and/or equipment delivered and recommends approval for payment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Coverage
• Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Parking at our facilities
• Corporate Discounts
• Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree