Construction Manager

Under the general supervision of the Town Engineer, supervises staff and performs technical and administrative tasks, selects and applies standard civil engineering techniques, procedures and criteria to a variety of municipal construction projects; manages construction activities for the Engineering Department and performs related construction administration work.

• Supervises, coordinates and participates in the administration and inspection of a variety of municipal, utility and private development projects, and other permitted work within the public right-of-way, including management and coordination of annual Town programs such as road repairs and paving, crack sealing, application of pavement markings, sidewalk inspections, and sidewalk and ramp replacements.
• Assigns, supervises and reviews the work of subordinates involved in construction who monitor projects to ensure conformity with approved plans, details, material specifications and local and industry standards, including work completed by utility companies and private developers, and performs associated construction administration tasks.
• Consults with engineers, developers, contractors and others, reviews plan, details, specifications, quantity takeoffs and payment requisitions, and provides information to the public relative to construction.
• Performs engineering tasks and mathematical computations to assist with the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for municipal projects such as road and sidewalk construction/reconstruction, and improvements to drainage systems, parking lots, parks, recreational fields, trails and other public facilities.
• May assist with planning and development of design plans, specifications, details, cost estimates and related tasks for construction projects.

• Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Technology, Construction Management, or a closely related engineering field, and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in civil engineering and/or construction. An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience may be considered qualifying at the discretion of the Town Manager or their designee. Possession of a State of Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using desktop and laptop computers, tablets and smartphones to communicate, prepare and review digital documents, and perform other administrative tasks.