Construction and Planning Supervisor
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Date Opened: Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 AM Close Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:00 AM Department: Charlotte Water DepartmentSUMMARYThis position manages and coordinates all tasks, personnel, equipment, and components within the 2 large construction crews (13 personnel), to include maintenance, or rehabilitation projects for City infrastructure and facilities supporting overall project management. Work involves: preparing and reviewing construction plans; coordinating with outside agencies for permits and locate requests; notifying the public and answering questions regarding construction details and impact to customers; planning internal water and sewer projects with assigned crews; distributing construction assignments; and updates records after reviews of inspectors and sends results to geographic information system (GIS). This position handles more routine projects of short duration, may perform engineering tasks, and oversees third party contracts.•Manages and coordinates specific tasks related to assigned crews at various stages of a project; works closely with others on projects and related programs to ensure tasks fit into overall project; ensures timely and quality completion; and monitors progress. •Conducts field inspections and tests. •Prepares, receives, and reviews constructions and engineering plans, designs, and specifications pertaining to projects.•Provides administrative, technical, and construction support to Strategic Operations Support Section, the Field Operations Division, and those in the field; complies and analyzes data needed to monitor project budgets and expenses; process purchases, and work orders related to assignments. •Analyzes water and sewer system capacity for proposed system connections as part of the capacity permitting process; applies for and maintains required permits; and coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies for permits. •Performs engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and preliminary design of gravity sewer collection systems. •Utilizes CityWorks (work order system) for assignment of work, capturing costs of projects, and receiving and sending workflows•Assists with public outreach; attends public meetings; solicits input and feedback; develops press releases and public materials. •Communicates with internal and external customers; participates in related internal meetings; provides information to project management; reviews and resolves problems; and recommends improvements. •Assists with data compilation and regulatory reporting functions; facilitates adherence to reporting requirements. •Reviews as-built information after inspection; forwards information to GIS. •Attends meetings; meets general training requirements. •Performs other related job duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: •Prefers Bachelor's degree from an accredited school.•One (1) year of related work experience in design or technical planning experience demonstrating responsibility for the coordination of tasks in civil engineering or municipal projects.Licenses, Certifications or Registrations: •Requires valid driver's license.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: •Knowledge of project management principles including initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.•Knowledge in construction management including project design and planning.•Skill in communications, both orally and in writing.•Skill in applying conflict resolution techniques.•Skill in CityWorks for the purposes of utility construction and work planning.•Skill with Microsoft Office products, such as Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.•Skill in GIS software, such as ArcGIS.•Ability to successfully perform project management tasks including the proactive management of the critical path in project initiation, planning, implementation, and closeout.•Ability to develop technical reports.•Ability to apply and direct change control principles to project planning and implementation.•Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees and the public.•Ability to use project scheduling software, etc.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is sedentary work and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crouching, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping. perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, discriminating among sounds, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking via expressing the spoken word and shouting above noises, visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/ inspections, and walking.WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Requires occasional on-call emergency work.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTThe City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate's written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.HOW TO APPLYApply online.Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email ...@charlottenc.gov, call 704-###-####, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202.BENEEFITSThe City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte's benefits.The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.