Job Overview

This is a supervisory position in support of School District construction projects. The Construction Supervisor has a thorough understanding and knowledge of architectural and engineering principles. The Construction Supervisor coordinates the daily project management function of all new school construction and renovation projects. The Construction Supervisor must be capable of developing an effective working relationship with administrative, support, and local school personnel.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Responsible for the execution of all LCPS construction projects including new school buildings, additions, remodels, and other district wide initiatives.
• Provides oversight for the construction staff including construction managers and senior project managers.
• Works closely with the Design team during the project design phase to provide constructability, cost, and schedule guidance.
• Contributes to the development of long-range planning including construction and project estimates for Capital Improvements Program.
• Develops and implements training programs for staff; analyzes construction sequence schedules; supervises budget monitoring for all projects; supervises project management staff.
• Attends bid openings and contributes to recommendations for award of construction contracts; reviews and makes recommendations for all contracts, purchase orders, and payment applications; monitors construction activities and recommends dispute resolutions to Director of Construction.
• Develops and supervises post-construction project closeout program.
• Ensures record documents are received and maintained for all construction projects; coordinates project close-out with respect to permits, occupancy, and warranty.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural, Engineering, or Construction Technology and experience in field construction 

Experience

Seven years successful experience in the development and construction industry as a project manager of educational projects 

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of construction principles and practices as applied to the construction of school facilities; knowledge of materials testing, engineering standards, building codes, and other applicable requirements governing school construction.
• Ability to perform technical construction inspections; to maintain accurate and complete records; to apply engineering standards, codes, and other requirements to varying situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer software (including E-mail, internet, Microsoft Office, and Construction Project Management Software).
• Demonstrated experience in developing and tracking budgets.
• Ability to keep and maintain accurate records and to meet deadlines.
• Possesses strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds.
• Possess leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with members of the community, administrators, school board members, parents and teachers.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Director, Construction

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal 23

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range:  $117,200 - $186,766