Construction Supervisor

Position: CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR
ALCOSAN is committed to providing wastewater treatment services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. From our Board of Directors to our Executive Director, leadership and staff; we work to enhance the community's quality of life and safety by protecting our rivers and streams. After 60 years of continued design, construction and operations of the sewer system and treatment plant, we now have 400 plus employees serving residential, commercial and industrial customers in 83 communities throughout Allegheny County.


Position Summary


The Construction Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the preparation and review of engineering plans and specifications, cost estimates, and schedules during the design and construction of ALCOSAN facilities capital improvements.


Job Duties

• Performs review of construction contract drawings, schedules, specifications and cost estimates.
• Visits construction sites and attend progress meetings.
• Reviews payment applications and change orders for construction cost control.
• Prepares cost estimates and construction schedules of ALCOSAN in-house engineering projects.
• Advises ALCOSAN Project Engineers and ALCOSAN management regarding construction projects.
• Prepares templates and standard forms in electronic format for use in the construction phase of a capital project. These include cost estimates, payment applications, resident inspection logs and daily reports, change orders, request of information (RFI), and construction schedules.
• Researches and recommends desktop and remote computer hardware and software tools for efficient document control of construction projects.
• Partners with CADD Supervisor, designer(s), and clerical personnel in the management of construction contract records.
• Prepares construction projects status reports and cash flow reports for the ALCOSAN Facilities Capital Improvements Program.
• Assists in preparing budgets for engineering projects.
• Assists ALCOSAN Division of Operations and Maintenance in planning repair, renovations, or replacement of treatment plant facilities, structures, and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as needed.

Job Duties (cont.)


Knowledge / Abilities

• Standard Construction Techniques, processes, and Invoicing
• Wastewater Treatment Process and facilities (operation and design)
• Sewage pumping stations and appurtenances (operation and design)
• HVAC and Electrical Systems (operation and design)
• Codes such as OSHA, IBC, ACI, NEC, AWS, etc.
• Communicate with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Get Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Establish and Maintain Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Evaluate Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Document/Record Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Identify Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Estimate the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings.

Minimum Education Level Required


Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or a related field.


Minimum Experience Required


Ten (10) years' experience in the design and construction of multi-disciplined engineering projects including One (1) year in the design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities or a related industry.


Required Certifications / Licenses


None required.

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Authority to comply with all federal, state, and local statutes governing equal employment opportunity.