Construction Supervisor (CIP Construction)

About the role

Supervise and coordinate construction and renovation of new and existing City facilities and parks including concrete, irrigation and landscaping within the Parks & Recreation Department; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher level supervisory or management staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the organization, staffing and operational activities for the construction, remodeling or repair of new and existing City facilities and parks for assigned CIP projects.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
• Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned construction services; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Identify potential safety problems and promote and implement safety procedures; conduct routine safety inspections of work areas and procedures.
• Review specifications of building material needs; recommend and initiate purchase of materials and equipment as appropriate.
• Conduct frequent inspections of facilities under construction or renovation; ensure compliance with established construction plans, rules and regulations.
• Review and make recommendations on development plans, blue prints or architectural designs and specifications.
• Participate in the selection and evaluation of construction personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in inspection services for assigned CIP parks and recreation projects.
• Participate in the development and administration of assigned budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate construction activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of construction.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or Landscape Architecture.
• Four (4) years of construction experience.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
• Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
• Possession of a Plumbing - Lawn sprinklers (MS06) license preferred.
• Possession of a contractor (GB98) license preferred.

Working conditions

Environmental: Office and construction site environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes and gases; work around construction equipment.

Physical: Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized vehicles; exposure to heat and inclement weather conditions.