CONSTRUCTION AND UTILITY SERVICES SUPERVISOR

This is very responsible construction engineering supervision work involving the guidance, training, correction, direction and coordination of construction and utility services inspectors working on complex utility pipeline and building construction projects.

Work involves responsibility for conformance of construction plans with District technical standards, inspection of water, utility pipelines, house connections, and coordination of CBYD mark outs.

This position also has the responsibility for making very difficult construction inspection technical field decisions. This work requires that the employee have knowledge, skill and ability in construction inspection methods and supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in engineering technology or related field; supplemented by minimum of five (5) years of senior level construction inspection including surveying experience, involving large scale and complex construction projects and at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience on a year-for-year basis.

Must have a valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Schedules, assigns, trains, directs and evaluates employees in medium to large construction inspection unit.
• Reviews standard and complex sewer, water and related pipeline and utility service connection plans for conformance with District and technical utility services standards. Identifies problems and determines corrective actions to be taken by developers, contractors and/or engineers.
• Oversees inspection of new and existing utility pipeline and services.
• Oversees house connections, cross connection, CBYD program/Utility Mark out programs.
• Prepares reports, completes forms and compiles information on completed work assignments and employee effort. Analyzes information related to unit effectiveness and efficiency. Assists in the drafting of the unit budget and controlling and accounting for expenditures within fund allocations.
• Trains and counsels employees. Administers Collective Bargaining Agreements. Applies disciplinary action. Assists in employee selection. Assures safe work practices.
• Operates water distribution infrastructure including operating water main and service line valves for the purpose of isolating, pressurizing, or flushing a water main or service and also performs pressure tests, obtains water samples and commissions hydrants.
• Identifies and analyzes opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies and calculates resource needs; coordinates informational reviews and updates with appropriate management staff; and provides guidance and leadership with the implementation of revised, adjusted and/or new work procedures.
• Directs and coordinates the review of work plans for assigned construction inspection services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors and tracks work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to provide input to identify and resolve problems.
• Assigns, reviews, monitors and tracks work performed in the field; performs field inspections and approves construction work; reviews and approves inspector diaries, reports, correspondence, memoranda, and recommendations for change orders and progress payments; confers with construction inspectors, engineers, and contractors regarding contract and plan interpretation, and use and provision of construction materials, or methods. This position ensures compliance with the plans, specifications and internal engineering construction standards. Takes appropriate action to correct or remediate construction issues or concerns.
• Provides staff assistance to higher level management staff; participates as an attendee to a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field on construction inspection.
• Coordinates construction inspection activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations. Acts as principal liaison between District engineers and contractors.
• Assists in settling disputes arising between contractor and inspector during the performance of the contracts, participates in public meetings and/or hearings, and, addresses and promptly disposes of public complaints.
• Inspects standard and highly complex utility pipeline and building mechanical systems construction. Instructs contractors in construction practices and in correcting construction errors. Enforces inspection decisions. Oversees contractor pressure tests of water, sewer and force main pipelines.
• Maintains detailed records of inspection activities. Compiles and prepares reports.
• Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of construction inspection principles and practices.
• Knowledge of land surveying principles and practices. Considerable ability to operate all survey instruments and to survey land and completed construction.
• Ability to inspect utility and building mechanical trades construction safely, effectively and efficiently and with firmness and tact.
• Ability in mathematics as applied to surveying and related operations, and in computers and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, contractors, consultants, and the general public. Ability in oral and written communications.
• Knowledge and ability in operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive construction inspection program including maintaining construction records and to prepare inspection reports.
• Knowledge in modern and complex principles and practices of construction inspection for public works construction.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction safety precautions pertaining to the work.
• Knowledge in principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Supervise and coordinate construction inspection services. Interpret and explain District construction inspection policies and procedures.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, maps, drawings, contracts and work orders. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of MDC policies and procedures.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $57 - $68