Superintendent, Construction; B272210-1 Administration

Oversees all major construction projects and development project. Supervises construction staff, monitors performance and efficiency of construction projects, and oversees day-to-day department operations.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes.
• Supervises City construction projects; coordinates construction work with other City departments.
• Ensures construction activities are performed in compliance with plans and specifications to City standards and codes.
• Inspects construction projects and checks materials for quality of workmanship and conformance to specifications.
• Reviews specifications and scope of work for all projects.
• Reviews and verifies cost estimates submitted by contractors; reviews and evaluates field progress reports; issues field change orders when necessary.
• Completes routine progress reports and maintains all records on construction project progress.
• Provide after hours on call coverage to respond to urgent issues, assess situation, coordinate appropriate interventions, and facilitate timely escalation to designated personnel as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.
• Knowledge in the practice and procedures of building, carpentry, painting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of design and construction.
• Knowledge of basic accounting for project cost estimation and budgeting.
• Knowledge of grant guidelines.
• Knowledge of concrete operations demonstrated through field experience, including mix design
  verification, formwork integrity, proper placement and finishing techniques, environmental controls
  during curing, and standard ACI quality testing procedures.
• Knowledge of asphalt paving operations demonstrated through extensive hands‑on experience, including
  managing laydown speeds, joint construction, temperature monitoring, rolling patterns, and
  achieving compaction densities in compliance with DOT standards.

• Skill in organization and time management.
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature.
• Skill in customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or…