Career Details

PUBLIC WORKS

CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT
posted : 07/15/2024
Status :
Closed
Close Date :
08/16/2024
Salary :
$55,841.56
Type :
FULL TIME
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General Job Description

Under limited supervision, is responsible for supervising and directing daily construction activities associated with the county road projects. Assigns duties and monitors performance of crews repairing and maintaining roads, drainage, and signage. Leads and develops employees in their knowledge and skills. Responsible for ensuring that all appropriate safety regulations are followed by employees and that worksites are properly laid out. Exercises responsibility for customer relations, personnel management, Public Works support of emergency and disaster response and to assist in the planning and development of long-range goals for the department. Reports to the Construction Manager.

Duties for this Position
  • 1. Ensures that all appropriate safety regulations are understood by employees and complied with on all worksites. 2. Develops employees’ skills so that they grow and develop professionally. 3. Sets and maintains high standards of conduct both personally and for assigned employees. 4. Manages, disciplines, develops, and assigns personnel to efficiently maintain roadways. 5. Management and oversight of construction and repair of bridges, roadways and drainage systems. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. 6. Direction and oversight of activities of staff; assignment of workload and work schedules; supervision of duties of assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instruction, assignment, review and planning of work, maintaining standards, coordination of activities, allocation of personnel, interviewing and selection of new employees, administration and/or resolution of employee issues and problems, recommendation as to salary levels, recommendation and approval of employee transfers, promotions, discipline actions and discharges. 7. Responsible for the proper maintenance and use of assigned equipment. 8. Review the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as necessary. 9. Interact on formal and informal basis with residents, citizen groups, etc. to discuss and resolve problems related to Public Works operation and projects. 10. Maintain appropriate records of operations for Public Works Department. 11. Receives and responds to complaints and requests for information or service from County residents concerning roads, bridges and drainage issues. 12. Assists in overseeing inspections and preparation of analysis, records and reports concerning inspections as necessary. Coordination and monitor all regulations and codes established by OSHA, DHEC, water resources, and other agencies that may have supervisory authority. 13. Researches and evaluates accidents and safety violations. 14. Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports, including but not limited to, routine reports, technical analyses, requisitions, budgetary documents, financial statements, accident reports, job applications, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, statistical analyses, cost estimates, invoices, specifications, presentation materials, memos, correspondence, etc. 15. Operate a variety of equipment including vehicle, two-way radio, copier, computer, calculator and telephone. 16. Performs related duties as may be required. Availability: Subject to call out for emergency purposes. 17. Other duties as assigned.
Position Minimum Requirements
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to graduation from a technical college or ten (10) years of experience in the construction and maintenance industry. Valid Commercial Driver’s License with good driving record required.