Construction Manager (Water & Sewer)

Major Duties

• 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;
• Mets 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 Superintendant 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, sewer and meter services divisions of Public Works; this includes assigning and reviewing projects, developing and implementing work schedules, operating policies and procedures; planning and directing the section’s short and long-term goals and objectives; providing assistance, evaluating performance, administering discipline and making hiring, termination and pay change recommendations;
• 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 by engineering consultants; performs final inspections; approves and signs invoices;
• Inspects and checks operational activities to ensure compliance with all Federal (EPA/COE), State (EPD/DCA/Env. Health) and local jurisdiction regulatory requirements; establishes and communicates divisional policies to ensure health, safety and welfare of city employees and the general public; meets with project consultants to assist with and review design concepts, construction plans and specifications; coordinates the work within the divisions, with other city departments and with other cities, counties and/or state agencies affected;
• Attends various city meetings; discusses, outlines and presents issues and project plans related to the water, sewer and meter services divisions; serves on various city committees;
• Manages preventative maintenance program to minimize repair and replacement of machinery, equipment, and infrastructure;
• Manages and participates in other special programs as assigned;
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; five (5) years of construction experience, with at least four (4) years in a supervisory position;
• Water Distribution Operator certification required;
• Valid State of Georgia CDL(Class A);
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge Required by the Position

• Practical knowledge and skill in supervising and managing labor crews;
• Practical knowledge of the operations of Water Construction;
• Basic knowledge of procurement procedures;
• Basic knowledge of payroll procedures;
• Knowledge of principles of employee supervision and personnel management including training, developing, mentoring, and disciplining of personnel;
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering as they relate to the design, development and operation of departmental systems;
• Knowledge of the operation of a distribution/collection system;
• Knowledge of equipment used in area of specialty;
• Knowledge of the installation and maintenance of distribution/collection mains, pumps, stations. Pressure reducing valves and storage tanks;
• Knowledge of water quality procedures as they apply to the installation and maintenance operations.

Skills Required by the Position

• Communicating verbally and in written form;
• Organizing and delegating tasks;
• Operating all heavy equipment;
• Analyzing and evaluating a problem to determine a solution;
• Generating a variety of reports;
• Communicating technical information and requirements in a clear and accurate fashion;
• Working in adverse weather conditions and on hazardous construction sites;
• Making controversial field decisions independently and requesting assistance from other staff as necessary;
• Developing rapport with a wide variety of people and eliciting cooperation;
• Being assertive as the situation demands, dealing with angry or upset people, and resolving disputes;
• Accurately completing engineering calculations;
• Meting rigid deadlines and organizing daily inspection schedules;
• Reading plans and specifications and evaluating their consistency with actual construction;
• Coordinating the work of others.