Construction Manager (Water & Sewer

This is a managerial and supervisory position responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing sanitary sewer lines, performing road maintenance and construction, and maintaining and repairing water lines in the City of East Point.

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• Responsible for the effective, efficient operation of the assigned functions; supervises and assists in the inspection of public works projects;
• Inspects construction sites for code violations and/or to ensure construction is proceeding in accordance with specification standards and plan documents;
• Meets with owner, contractors, or developers and informs them of violations or possible improvements; requires that corrective action be taken on structures, roadways, use or storage of materials, site characteristics and construction methods to meet regulations;
• Oversees contractors hired by the water & sewer Department/Construction Division;
• Keeps notes on and draws sketches of actual construction practices; writes letters directing compliance on specific issues; reviews and approves plans for new sidewalks and street construction with the assistance of supervisors;
• Performs related testing or field calculations as required; prioritizes and schedules inspection work assignments;
• Supervises all crew foreman; evaluates staff and makes recommendations to hire, discipline and terminate personnel; assists labor crews as needed;
• Makes recommendations to the water & sewer Superintend ant on budget needs; assigns work orders;
• Responsible for department wide crew safety training and programs;
• Ensures jobs are done correctly and safely;
• Requests equipment and supplies; maintains inventory;
• Prepares time sheets for payroll;
• Plans, manages and supervises the activities of water,sewerand meter servicesdivisionsof Public Works; this includes assigning and reviewingprojects,developing and implementing work schedules, operatingpolicies and procedures;planning and directing the section’s short and long-termgoals and objectives;providing assistance, evaluating performance, administeringdisciplineand makinghiring, termination and paychangerecommendations;
• Develops monitors the budget for the water, sewer and meter services divisions; makes recommendations to the Public Works Director;
• Manages daily operations of the division: oversees workflow of the water, sewer and meter services divisions and ensures goals and objectives are achieved; develops proposals for designs and construction; analyzes operations/activities and makes operational changes; inspects work sites and consults with internal and external parties involved in projects; works with developers/contractors to bring work into compliance with standards; responds to calls regarding problems and requests for related information;
• Oversees Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects headed byengineeringconsultants; performs final inspections; approves and signs invoices;
• Inspects and checks operational activities to ensurecompliancewith all Federal (EPA/COE), State(EPD/DCA/Env. Health) and local jurisdiction regulatory requirements; establishes and communicates divisional policies to ensurehealth, safetyand welfareofcityemployees and the general public;meets with project consultants toassist with and reviewdesign concepts, construction plans and specifications; coordinates the work within the divisions, with other citydepartmentsand with othercities, counties and/or state agencies affected;
• Attends various citymeetings; discusses, outlines and presentsissues and projectplans related to thewater, sewer and meter services divisions;serves on various citycommittees;
• Manages preventative maintenance program to minimizerepair and replacement of machinery, equipment,and infrastructure;
• Manages and participates in other special programs as assigned;
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Bachelor’s degree required; five (5) years of construction experience, with at least four…