POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Construction Supervisor
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
D
JOB SUMMARY: Position is responsible for supervising and overseeing multiple in-house construction
projects for the district, coordinating work with other trades, as well as, performing construction tasks.
Leads and directs the work of others. May supervise work performed by external contractors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
30%
1.
Oversee and schedule multiple in-house construction projects for the district.
Supervise daily work operations and inspect work performed for workmanship.
2.
Responsible for apportioning the work among the employees; determining the
type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used or
merchandise to be bought, stocked and sold to support the repair of new
construction. Provide general estimating costs.
25%
3.
Assist in staffing, outlining projects plans, setting goals/deadlines and evaluating
performance of outside contract personnel.
15%
4.
Provide for the safety/security of the employees or the property by assuring
policies and procedures are followed and safety training is provided. Responsible
for implementing or monitoring legal compliance measures.
15%
5.
Inspect and maintain machinery and equipment for department.
5%
6.
Provide input for planning and controlling departmental budget.
5%
7.
Other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director, Physical Plant
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct supervision of staff assigned.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Recommends expenditures.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years experience in the filed or a related area.
Revised: 01/04/07
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CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and insurable by
the district’s auto liability insurance carrier.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.
Skills/Abilities:
• Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must have effective communication and problem solving skills in a variety of
circumstances.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of
creativity and latitude is expected.
• Must be knowledgeable and have demonstrated experience as a supervisor.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an office
environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties performed causes fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing,
sitting, walking and/or repetitive motion. Duties require continuous effort in working with
moderately heavy (10 to 50lbs) materials producing moderate body fatigue.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational
situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed with moderate to considerable exposure to various disagreeable elements. Work
may involve exposure to dust, and/or unpleasant conditions or frequent handling of disagreeable
materials such as chemicals, lubricants, and inks. Also may include continuous outdoor work with
frequent exposure to poor weather conditions.
Revised: 01/04/07
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