Construction Superintendent

Utilities Engineering Division

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, coordinates activities associated with the construction of City buildings, Utility Department Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, and related facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

An incumbent in this class serves as a member of the construction management team with broad authority over assigned projects, participating in all phases of construction from project planning to completion. The emphasis on this classification is on quality control, evaluation of change order requests and ensuring that construction schedules are met.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Reports to Utilities Engineering Manager; exercises supervision over the Blue Stake Crew.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, organizes and manages time to track progress and elements of assigned construction projects effectively
• Serves as a member of the City construction management team or Utilities Engineering team
• Participates in project construction development and planning; attends weekly construction meetings
• Prepares and processes utility requests for construction project
• Coordinates activities among entities involved in construction projects and with City departments as appropriate
• Represents the City regarding on-site construction quality control and ensures coordination of utilities' offsite work
• Reviews, makes recommendations concerning and processes change order requests
• Reviews punch lists prepared by general contractors and architects
• Assures construction specifications are met by general contractors; notes deviations from project schedules and costs and obtains explanation or justification from contractors or others as appropriate
• Reviews, recommends and processes payment requests from general contractors, architects and other entities
• Attends City Council and other meetings as required
• Maintains records and prepares various reports, including charts, graphs or other representations as required
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
• Prepares or participates in the development of construction and other budgets and monitors performance against the approved budget
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, employees of other City departments and outside entities, such as contractors, architects, design engineers and other utilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five years of experience in construction contract administration, facilities or water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure construction at the level of foreman or higher, building management, or related; an Arizona Drivers license and ability to maintain insurability under the City Vehicle Insurance Program.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from a college or university with a major in civil engineering, construction, business administration, management or a related field. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of construction management, building operation and maintenance or utility infrastructure and facilities.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees regularly are required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms. Employees frequently are required to walk and stand and occasionally to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to adjust focus and to distinguish basic colors and/or shades.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees regularly are required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; work under changing deadlines with frequent interruptions; work effectively as a team member, alternating between differing roles and assignments on a regular basis; and interact with City managers, customers (end users), employees, vendors, consultants and others encountered in the course of work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee spends substantial time in field construction conditions where noise levels are consistent with such environments; when not in the field, the employee works under typical office conditions where the noise level is moderately quiet.

FMLA Status: Exempt

Revised: 11/05
 

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN  RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. Employment Hotline (Voice Only): 623-773-7105 Human Resources (Voice/TDD): 623-773-7100 EOE M/F/D/V AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES 8401 West Monroe St, Suite 110 - Peoria Arizona 85345 - (623) 773-7100 - Fax (623) 773-7149

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