Parks Greenway Construction Supervisor

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking a Parks Greenway Construction Supervisor. This position plans and oversees Greenway Construction Crew operations including but not limited to, inspections, trail construction and grading, asphalt installation, pipe replacement, bridge abutment replacement and repair, general repairs to shoulders, cleaning trail surface after storms. Administers the budget by planning and purchasing supplies and working on facility improvement projects with contractors and other departments and provides first level supervision for greenway construction crew staff. This role provides first level of supervision, plans, and oversees Greenway Construction Crew operations including but not limited to, inspections, trail construction and grading, asphalt installation, pipe replacement, bridge abutment replacement and repair, general repairs to shoulders, cleaning trail surface after storms. The supervisor also administers the budget by planning and purchasing supplies and working on facility improvement projects with contractors and other departments.

Requirements

Associate degree or 2 Years of College in Construction Management or related field; 5 to 7 years’ experience in construction as well as the ability to understand plan sets and drawings as well as the tools and materials needed to perform the work; OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
Valid NC Commercial Driver’s License Class A with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Knowledge of Construction principles and practices
Knowledge of Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
Knowledge of Uses and properties of supplies and equipment, specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Knowledge of Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
Knowledge of Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
Knowledge of Modern office practices and procedures include the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
Knowledge of Supervisory principles, practices and techniques
Skill in Overseeing Parks maintenance
Skill in Working with other divisions in the City and contractors
Skill in Detailed tracking of material costs and scheduling supplemental staff
Skill in Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands
Skill in Budget and expense monitoring
Ability to Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, the public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work directions
Ability to Track and organize financial statements
Ability to Work with and lead a variety of people from a diverse background, promote teamwork and foster a safe and welcoming environment

Nice To Haves

You are a hands-on leader with passion for parks and greenways.
You thrive in outdoor environments and have expertise in team leadership, parks maintenance, and construction.
You’re organized, proactive, and committed to safety and quality standards.
You enjoy problem-solving, mentoring staff, and ensuring infrastructure exceeds expectations for park and greenway patrons.

Responsibilities

Supervises, manages, and evaluates assigned employees and makes decisions about hiring, discipline and/or termination of employees; prioritizes and assigns work
Develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work
Provides and/or facilitates employee training and development
Addresses employee concerns and/or problems
Counsels and/or disciplines as appropriate
Completes employee performance appraisals
Determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes and acts as liaison between employees and management
Oversees the day-to-day activities and projects performed by the Greenway Construction crew
Plans and coordinates construction practices, as well as helping other Greenway Crews as needed
Coordinates with other crews and departments for successful event/ project set up and management, and for scheduling supplemental staff
Reviews, verifies and closes out work orders
Verifies payroll and reconciles purchases
Identifies improvement projects, collect specifications for proposals, and solicits bids for work or materials
Manages supply inventory and purchases as needed
Oversees the safe operation of equipment and ensure maintenance intervals are being followed
Performs related work as required