SUMMARY:

The Construction Supervisor plans, directs, and executes the construction of several, concurrent water resource projects to ensure that the objectives of each project are accomplished within schedule and budget by performing the following duties personally or through the work of team members. Typical projects include construction of water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment/discharge/reuse facilities for flows less than 1 MGD.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and directs construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects including project development, scheduling, cost estimating, permitting, procurement, labor utilization, client management, vendor and subcontractor management, accounts payable and accounts receivable, and general financial reporting.
• Possesses thorough knowledge of federal, state and local regulatory, quality, safety and health guidelines applicable to the industry and a demonstrated history of compliance.
• Maintains a clean orderly and safe work area and directs all staff and subcontractors accordingly.
• Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of construction management standards of practices including time management, cost management, quality management, and risk management.
• Possesses strong knowledge of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements.
• Reviews project goals and requirements to determine schedule, budget, activity breakdown, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project.
• Establishes work plan and staffing chart for each project activity and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule, within prescribed budget and in conformance with scope and quality requirements.
• Possesses ability to self-perform most construction activities including operation of heavy equipment (skid steers, backhoe, track hoe, dump, trailers, etc.)
• Confers with project team to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Develops status reports and reviews status reports prepared by team and develops action plans, as required, in order to maintain progress on project.
• Prepares project reports for management, client, or others. Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Conducts documented safety toolbox talks, jobsite specific safety briefings and job hazard assessments.
• Conducts documented daily job site inspections recording hazards and corrective actions taken
• Reports all job site accident and incident to Corporate EH&S and HR and conducts investigations, prepares reports as required by NSU policies and procedures.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• May supervise additional project staff such as: Field Engineers, Coordinators, Inspectors, or administrative staff.
• Must be able to competently operate heavy equipment and perform site work, building, mechanical and plumbing activities alongside of construction crews as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Must be able to travel, frequently having to stay at out of state projects for periods of time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Indirectly supervises up to 10 employees within the Site Services department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Also performs work as a working foreman/operator as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
  • Commercial Driver’s License Preferred but not required
  • Contractor’s license and/or PE license Preferred but not required

Computer skills required:

• Microsoft Office Platform, Means, Primavera, Microsoft Projects or similar
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

COMPETENCIES:

• Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.
• Interpersonal Skills – Communicate clearly (orally and written) and focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Frequently required to lift/push/carry items more than 50 pounds
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Frequently required work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to very loud noise (example: jack hammer work)
• Frequently work 10+hrs/day

EQUIPMENT:

• Computer and/or tablet and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine, scanner, and computer printer
• Company vehicle
• Construction equipment various types, including but not limited to forklift, scissor lifts, excavators, skid steers, backhoes, compaction equipment dozers and loaders.
• Personal Protective Equipment (Boots, hard hat, safety googles, safety vests, and apparel)

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Natural Systems Utilities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, NSU complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.