Project Supervisor

About the role

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) offers a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves quality of life, and enhances economic opportunity. INDOT has innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. This position is with INDOT's Greenfield District.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attends construction status meetings.
• 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.
• Reviews construction schedules.
• Prepares inspection reports, progress reports, and other construction records.
• Reviews and approves daily field reports prepared by assigned technicians.
• Provides project-specific responses to injuries from local public officials, news organizations, and other interested parties for the District Communications Director.
• Mets 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) may be considered.
• 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.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of INDOT Construction principles.
• Knowledge of construction material sampling and testing standards.
• Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans.
• Basic computer skills with Microsoft Office software.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans.
• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs.
• A degree is not required, but equivalent post-secondary education/training in a Construction or Construction Management related field along with substantial professional experience may substitute for the CTHTP.
• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards.
• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution.
• A 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match.
• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options.
• Free parking for most positions.
• Free LinkedIn Learning access.

What You'll Need For Success

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.