Urban Project Supervisor

Position Summary

Supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for construction inspection of City contractor work; ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Description s are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for conducting construction inspection activities.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing construction inspection services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards and procedures.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Perform technical and complex tasks of the work unit; compare plans with work in progress and identify deficiencies.
• Inspect capital improvement projects in progress of construction to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, contracts and safe construction practices.
• Maintain daily reports on all projects to verify the use of methods, materials, construction progress, delays, accidents, property damage, instructions, equipment and personnel.
• Coordinate scheduling with contractors and utility representatives to identify hazards, nuisances, or damages to private or public property.
• Coordinate field and laboratory construction material testing; review test results for abnormalities or concerns; make recommendations and take corrective action as necessary.
• Identify possible ordinance violations, or corrections and ensure that approved projects are constructed according to City standards.
• Participate in the selection of construction inspection staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works construction inspection.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, or construction engineering; and Five (5) years experience in construction inspection or construction management; and To include two (2) years of supervisory experience.

• Possession of a valid New Mexico's Driver's License or ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Field and construction site environment; travel from site to site; work around heavy construction equipment.

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking and standing for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles.