Construction Project Supervisor

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana Department of Transportation:

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Role Overview :

The Construction Project Supervisor on INDOT work sites plays a vital role in the full cycle of building, and maintaining a superior state transportation system for the Crossroads of America. INDOT relies on these project supervisors to collaborate with a variety of employees and contractors, as well as to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently at any given time. The project supervisors ensure construction projects are built safely, timely, and on budget for the traveling public while supervising the highway technicians.

They are essential for ensuring contracts are constructed per the contract specifications for the INDOT Construction Program to provide a completed quality product for our customers. If this position is kept unfilled, there will be delays on contracts, potential inadequate oversight, and potential issues for delivery of the program, maintenance will also be down a plow driver.

Location:

This position is located in INDOT's INDOT's LaPorte District Construction Division

Salary:

This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

* Ensures that both INDOT and contractor employees are safely performing work.

* Supervises assigned INDOT construction technicians.

* Ensures projects are completed following plans, specifications, and contract requirements as well as on time and budget.

* Performs sampling and testing of construction materials or coordinates work of assigned technicians.

* Attends construction status meetings.

* Provides clarifications as requested by contractors and recommends revisions as needed to meet the project's scope.

* Reviews working and shop drawing provided by contractors, suppliers, and fabricators.

* Reviews construction schedules.

* Prepares inspection reports, progress reports, and other construction records.

* Reviews and approve daily field reports prepared by assigned technicians.

* Prepares project-specific responses to injuries from local public officials, news organizations, and other interested parties for the District Communications Director.

* Meets with property and business owners in the project area to resolve access, drainage, and other issues that may arise during construction.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at anytime.

What You'll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

* High School Graduate or equivalent, plus 4-5 years of relevant experience required.

* Advanced knowledge of INDOT Construction principles as demonstrated through successful completion of the Construction and Testing Highway Technician Program (CTHTP) is strongly preferred.

* Equivalent post-secondary education/training in a Construction or Construction Management related field along with substantial professional experience may substitute for the CTHTP.

* Demonstrated previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role highly preferred.

* Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.

Required to submit to, and pass, a drug test as a condition of employment.

* Broad knowledge in construction material sampling and testing standards: and FHWA and INDOT test procedures of materials.

* Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans and to identify errors and omissions.

* Basic computer skills with Microsoft Offices software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).

* Ability to communicate effectively with staff, the public, contractors,…