Construction Project Supervisor

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation :

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview :

This role provides construction engineering services for project development and administration of construction contracts, performs constructability reviews, interpret, recommend revisions, and ensure adherence to construction plans, contract documents, and specifications. Project Supervisors also performs sampling and testing of construction materials and coordinates work and/or training of assigned HT's to do the same. They will attend construction status meetings, review working and shop drawings and construction schedules as well as prepares inspection reports, progress reports and other construction records.

Location :

This position is located in INDOT’s Fort Wayne District, Construction Department.

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Ensures that both INDOT and contractor employees are safely performing work.
• Supervises assigned INDOT construction technicians.
• Ensures projects are completed following plans, specifications, and contract requirements as well as on time and budget.
• Performs sampling and testing of construction materials or coordinates work of assigned technicians.
• Provides clarifications as requested by contractors and recommends revisions as needed to meet the project's scope.
• Reviews working and shop drawing provided by contractors, suppliers, and fabricators.
• Prepares inspection reports, progress reports, and other construction records.
• Reviews and approve daily field reports prepared by assigned technicians.
• Prepares project-specific responses to injuries from local public officials, news organizations, and other interested parties for the District Communications Director.
• Meets with property and business owners in the project area to resolve access, drainage, and other issues that may arise during construction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at anytime.

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• High School Graduate or equivalent, plus 4-5 years of relevant experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of INDOT Construction principles as demonstrated through successful completion of the Construction and Testing Highway Technician Program (CTHTP) is strongly preferred.
• Equivalent post-secondary education/training in a Construction or Construction Management related field along with substantial professional experience may substitute for the CTHTP.
• Demonstrated previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role highly preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
  Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.
  Required to submit to, and pass, a drug test as a condition of employment.
• Broad knowledge in construction material sampling and testing standards: and FHWA and INDOT test procedures of materials.
• Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans and to identify errors and omissions.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Offices software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, contractors, consultants, and other Department sections both orally and in writing.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may provide direct supervision for one or more staff members.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time…