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Construction Supervisor I

JOB SUMMARY

Manages and/or coordinates with others in the supervision of the construction phase of public improvement contracts. Provides lead construction management on one project and/or works on multiple projects at a time. For project directly managing, is functionally responsible for the construction phase related to the project from within the department and cross functions throughout the District. Assists Construction Supervisor III and Construction Managers on assigned projects and acts as a construction resource to support and/or manage the construction phase of a project, is a key resource to ensure the project meets set goals. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors construction by others of various sized public improvement contracts including organizing and coordinating all field engineering and inspection activities related to the contract, monitoring all construction activity in order to confirm the work being performed and the materials and equipment being installed, conform to the contract requirements. Performing all related work as required, in order to ensure the smooth initiation, progress and completion of the contract.
• Reviews preliminary and final design plans from a constructability standpoint. Provides input on the 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 the project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is 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 contact and composes correspondence and memorandum as necessary. Receives and answers questions concerning the work from the Contractor, or forwards question(s) to 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.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

Construction Supervisor II

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the construction phase of public improvement contracts. Provides lead construction management on multiple projects at a time and is functionally responsible for the construction phase related to each project from within the department and cross functions throughout the District. Assists Project Managers and Construction Managers on assigned projects during the design phase and is a key resource to ensure the project meets set goals. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors construction by others of various sized public improvement contracts, including organizing and coordinating all field engineering and inspection activities related to the contract, monitoring all construction activity in order to confirm the work being performed and the materials and equipment being installed, conform to the contract requirements. Performing all related work as required in order to ensure the smooth initiation, progress and completion of the contract.
• 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. Participates in value engineering and design reviews. Reviews 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 construction meetings. 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.
• Prepares cash flow projections for the contract and update 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 the day-to-day field activities to help ensure that the project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met. Manages changes in project scope to ensure that the most recent documents are being used at all times to prevent avoidable rework.
• 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. 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 appropriate entity for answer. Acts as mediator in disputes over contract interpretation between Design Engineer and Contractor.
• Measures work in place and equipment and materials furnished for purposes of computing progress payments; reviews requests for payment and recommends approval thereof; drafts simple plan adjustments and prepares field sketches in order to speed progress of the work and perform calculations and field surveying services in order to monitor progress of work; direct or perform field tests using various gauges, meters and instruments.
• Requests proposals from Contractor for Work Orders and assists and/or negotiates the price and scope of each.
• Investigates, analyzes and negotiates construction claims; monitors progress of a claim when placed on notice by the Contractor and negotiates a price for value claims.
• Administers and oversees completion and close-out of the contract.
• Coordinates project with various utilities, municipalities and agencies. Responds to and resolves complaints submitted by the public and municipal officials.
• Attends meetings with public officials to report on job progress.
• Notes and has rectified poor standards of work by 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.
• Verifies and approves invoices to validate accuracy with respect to work performance and/or equipment delivered and recommends approval for payment.
• 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 assist and/or manage multiple construction projects concurrently.
• Reviews progress schedule updates and notifies Contractor of schedule deficiencies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

Construction Supervisor III

JOB SUMMARY

Manages the construction phase of public improvement contracts. Provides lead construction management on multiple projects at a time including high risk, complex projects and is functionally responsible for the construction phase related to each project from within the department and cross functions throughout the District. Assists Project Managers and Construction Managers on assigned projects during the design phase and is a key resource to ensure the project meets set goals. Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors construction by others of major public improvement contracts, including organizing and coordinating all field engineering and inspection activities related to the contract; monitoring all construction activity in order to confirm the work being performed and the materials and equipment being installed, conform to the contract requirements; performing all related work as required in order to ensure the smooth initiation, progress and completion of the contract.
• Reviews preliminary and final design plans from a constructability standpoint. Advises whether the materials and equipment to be incorporated into the contract are suitable for the purpose intended. Participates in value engineering and design reviews. Reviews 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 construction meetings. 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.
• Prepares cash flow projections for the contract and update 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 the day-to-day field activities to help ensure that the project milestone dates and overall schedule completion date is met. Manages changes in project scope to ensure that the most recent documents are being used at all times to prevent avoidable rework.
• 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. 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 questions to appropriate entity for answers. Acts as mediator in disputes over contract interpretation between Design Engineer and Contractor.
• Measures work in place and equipment and materials furnished for purposes of computing progress payments. Reviews requests for payment and recommends approval thereof. Drafts simple plan adjustments and prepares field sketches in order to speed progress of the work and perform calculations and field surveying services in order to monitor progress of work. Direct or perform 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; monitors progress of a claim when placed on notice by the Contractor and negotiates a price for value claims.
• Administers and oversees completion and close-out of the contract.
• Coordinates project with various utilities, municipalities and agencies. Responds to and resolves complaints submitted by the public and municipal officials.
• 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.
• 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.
• Verifies and approves invoices to validate accuracy with respect to work performance and/or equipment delivered and recommends approval for payment.
• 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.
• Reviews progress schedule updates and notifies Contractor of schedule deficiencies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as may be required.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Candidate must possess an Associate degree, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management or a closely related field OR the candidate must be currently pursuing and have completed sufficient coursework towards a Bachelor’s degree, in a declared major within a related field. Typically, candidate is currently enrolled and in Junior or Senior level courses.

Experience

Candidate must possess five (5) years of experience in construction with some preferred treatment plant or underground construction related experience, which must include experience analyzing data and processes.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Construction Manager in Training (CMIT) license preferred.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license with a driving record in accordance with the District’s acceptable guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Candidate must possess attention to detail, the ability to work with other team members in a collaborative manner and must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment. Written, verbal and presentation skills are necessary to be effective, in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office software such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Candidate must possess the ability to be reliable and punctual in reporting to work as scheduled.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

During the course of performing the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to compile, compare, compute, analyze, negotiate, copy, communicate, instruct and coordinate. Ability to communicate while exhibiting strong interpersonal skills is required. Physical work will need to be performed, such as standing, walking, climbing, hearing and talking. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis. Position will require visual demands of near acuity, depth perception, far acuity, color vision and accommodation. The need to be in the field is required. For safety reasons hearing is required. While working in the field the employee may be exposed to extreme weather, atmospheric conditions, vibrations, wet and/or humid, hazards and confined/restricted working environments. Position required to sometimes perform confined space entry on the job. Employee must possess the 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.

Pay Range: USD, Commensurate with Experience

Construction Supervisor I: $72,700 - $90,875

Construction Supervisor II: $80,606 - $100,758

Construction Supervisor III: $89,945 - $112,430

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We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including 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, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

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