Construction Quality Supervisor
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Salary : $90,084.80 - $115,731.20 AnnuallyLocation : Saint Paul, MNJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 24-00968Department: Saint Paul Regional Water ServicesOpening Date: 10/22/2024Closing Date: 11/11/2024 11:59 PM CentralAbout the PositionAre you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and impactful environment?We are hiring a Construction Quality Supervisor to join our St. Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) team. The position oversees the construction and replacement of vital water distribution infrastructure, playing a key role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our water systems. This position leads a dedicated team of eight to ten field staff while managing exciting projects that contribute to the reliability of drinking water for our community. Saint Paul Regional Water Services is a public drinking water utility serving the City of Saint Paul including six surrounding suburban cities with retail water service and three additional cities with wholesale water service. We have been a public water utility since 1882 and currently serve a population of approximately 450,000 people. This position performs an important role in the delivery of construction projects as part of our ongoing effort to maintain four billion dollar water system infrastructure. We have a clear purpose, and this position as the opportunity to make a valuable, long-term contribution to the public health and quality of life of our customers.Here's what you can expect do:Project Coordination: Collaborate with municipal, county, and state agencies to coordinate water distribution projects, ensuring all aspects of project scoping and design are accurately represented.Supervision of Field Staff: Lead and supervise a team of eight to ten field staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management to ensure effective project execution.Contractor Oversight: Review and approve contractor work to ensure compliance with technical specifications and contract documents, addressing any discrepancies and negotiating change orders as needed.Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and progress payments, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to established cost estimates.Quality Control: Oversee water quality and system integrity testing, ensuring that all construction activities meet SPRWS standards and regulatory requirements.Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, work orders, and project schedules, to ensure transparency and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.Field Inspections: Conduct regular field visits to project sites to troubleshoot issues, provide direction to staff, and ensure safety protocols are followed.Utility Locates Coordination: Ensure accurate and timely completion of utility locates, coordinating staff efforts to comply with local and state underground utility locating requirements.Customer Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for project representatives and stakeholders, effectively communicating project updates and addressing any concerns that may arise. For more information and essential functions, see our Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of , including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us.We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job. Position Requirements Successful candidates typically enter this role with a minimum of ten years of relevant education and work experience. That path to qualification would usually include:A bachelor's degree in architecture, construction, environmental, planning, engineering, or related field of study.ANDSix years of professional work experience to include inspections, construction, cost estimating, utility plan review, pipe laying, and project management work.OR Any combination of post-secondary credits AND work experience in the above fields to equal a total of ten years of combined education and experience.Relevant work experience that would result in specialized knowledge comparable to the above degree can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.Candidates who qualify via substitution will be given equal consideration in all hiring processes and are encouraged to apply. How to Apply Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) A resumeFirst time applying online? Read our Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-###-####. Learn more about our Hiring Process Assessment: Qualifications RatingThe Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire and resume. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.GENERAL INFORMATIONOpen Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method. Pre-Employment Screening:This position may require a drug test, and a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.Human Resources Contact Information: Michelle LeBow at 651-###-####Email: The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history. Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Working Title: Construction Quality SupervisorOfficial Title: Design SupervisorThe City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:City Paid Benefits Health Insurance Vacation/Holidays Sick Leave Life Insurance Subsidized Metro Bus Pass Deferred Compensation Retirement ProgramOptional Benefits Dental Flexible Spending Accounts Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Long Term Care InsuranceFor a detailed overview, visit 01 The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position. Yes 02 Which of the following represents your highest level of completed education? High School diploma or GED Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree None 03 Which best describes your level of professional work experience to include inspections, construction, cost estimating, utility plan review, pipe laying, and project management work. 3 years, but less than 2 years 4 years, but less than 3 years 5 years, but less than 4 years 6 or more years None of the above 04 Please describe a project you managed from start to finish, including how you defined the project scope, managed resources, and handled any challenges or unexpected changes. How did you ensure the project was completed on time and within budget? 05 Please provide examples of your supervisory experience including assigning work, coaching, managing conflict, and performance appraisals. How do you monitor performance and provide feedback to keep your team on track and motivated? 06 Please describe your experience working in utility construction. Specifically, what types of projects have you worked on, such as water, gas, electrical, or telecommunications and how did you ensure that the work met safety standards and regulatory requirements? 07 RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply) City of Saint Paul website City of Saint Paul employee City of Saint Paul job interest card City of Saint Paul walk-in City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications Friend or family member League of Minnesota Cities website Governmentjobs.com website LinkedIn Facebook X (formerly known as Twitter) Indeed.com website ZipRecruiter Pollen website MinnesotaWorks.net College or University Community organization Job fair Professional association Saint Paul Elevate Session People of Color Career Fair Other 08 RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name). 09 I am currently a Right Track Worker or have been employed by the City of Saint Paul as a Right Track Worker in the past. Yes No Required Question