Contract Supervisor

MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION•Jefferson City, MO

3d•$65,304 - $81,516•Onsite

About The Position

Our Construction Inspection team operates statewide, serving as the Department’s on-site representatives. We ensure that all capital improvement infrastructure projects meet contract requirements, maintain high construction quality standards, and uphold stringent safety practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/HiSET required.
Six (6) years construction experience, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Must maintain a valid, current driver's license.
Ability to read and interpret designs for construction and correlate to project specifications.
Ability to be highly organized while performing multiple projects.
Ability to perform multiple assignments which may require considerable exercise of independent judgement.
Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
Excellent communications skills to communicate between engineers, contractors and contract superintendents, area managers, landowners, county officials and the general public through both oral and written form.
Knowledge of project management principles and methods.
Ability to build and sustain positive working relationships.
Ability to work under stress for prolonged periods of time.
Operate and relocate heavy equipment and power tools.
Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
Clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Regularly lift up to 20 pounds, correctly lift up to 75 pounds.
Concentrated attention is required at all times.
Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Nice To Haves

Certify as Concrete Field Technician-Grade 1.
Become certified as a Concrete Strength Testing Technician.

Responsibilities

Represent the Department on statewide contracted construction projects involving the expenditure of capital improvement funds.
Perform material testing in compliance with documented standards.
Perform inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Maintain contract documents and communications with contractors.
Compute pay item quantities when making out monthly pay estimates.
Manage requests for information, change orders, change proposals, and forced account work.
Operate Nuclear Density Gauges.
Certify as Concrete Field Technician-Grade 1.
Become certified as a Concrete Strength Testing Technician.
Provide technical assistance to engineering staff.
Maintain a daily construction log and "As Built" drawings of contractual work events.
Submit daily construction reports using laptops, tablets, smartphones, and computers.
Travel extensively throughout the state.
Absent from home for extended periods of time.
Work various hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
Operate survey equipment commonly used to verify elevations or reading grades.
Calculate material, equipment, labor, and excavation quantities.
Other duties as assigned.