Construction Supervisor

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Alabama; Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Generous paid holidays, sick and leave

Job summary

Personnel Board of Jefferson County seeks a Construction Supervisor for the Roads & Transportation department. The role oversees paving operations, drainage, culverts, and related construction activities, guiding crews and ensuring safety and quality on site.

Responsibilities include planning assignments, monitoring progress, coordinating across departments, and resolving issues per policy. Work involves outdoor sites, traffic control, and demanding deadlines with strong leadership required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Experience with heavy road construction, paving, culverts or storm sewer work.
• Experience operating mid to heavy construction equipment.
• Experience leading crews and coordinating maintenance/construction tasks.
• Experience setting up traffic work zones with safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and supervise crews on roads, paving, culverts, and drainage projects.
• Direct and participate in demolition, construction, and repair tasks per standards.
• Coordinate daily activities, review work orders, and prepare equipment and materials.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulatory compliance during field operations.
• Monitor crews, provide feedback, and train staff as needed.
• Oversee end-of-day tasks including cleanup, headcount, and reporting.

Skills

CDL Class A

Road construction

Traffic control

Crew supervision

Equipment operation

Job description

Construction Supervisor - Jefferson County (Roads & Transportation)

LOCATIONS: Jefferson County

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 10/23/2026

PAY GRADE: Grade 21

TYPE: Full time

JOB SUMMARY: Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified Construction Supervisor for its Roads & Transportation department. Construction Supervisors are responsible for planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of skilled and unskilled personnel involved in the construction, maintenance, and repair of various projects. They oversee paving operations, traffic operations, culvert installation, drainage systems, and exercising supervision directly or through subordinate staff. Incumbents in this job are assigned to various jobs by a supervisor who establishes objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and offers guidance in handling unusual situations. Information about assignments may be communicated through prepared drawings and detailed specifications. The Construction Supervisor is responsible for planning and executing projects assigned, identifying and resolving issues in accordance with established policies, procedures, and accepted practices. Work performance is evaluated through on-site inspections and review of reports.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below: $52,624 - $81,640

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position.

• Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Experience in the use of materials and methods involved in at least ONE of the following: heavy road construction, roadway paving, repair and installation of culverts and storm sewer pipes, repair and installation of storm sewer inlet/manhole covers, bridge maintenance and construction, removal of non-native sediments from creeks, installation of commercial grade fencing and gates, sidewalk construction and maintenance, and curb and gutter installation and repair.
• Experience operating medium to heavy construction equipment such as a track excavator, front end loader, boom truck/dump truck, backhoe, bulldozer, roll grader, or asphalt paver.
• Experience in leading crews and participating in maintenance and/or construction (sidewalks, roads, paving, pipes, etc.).
• Experience setting up traffic work zones using cones, flaggers, signs, and other safety equipment.

TARGETED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications deemed desirable by Jefferson County. These qualifications may be considered by a hiring agency when reviewing applications and inviting candidates to participate in subsequent steps in the selection process.

• Experience leading a construction crew consisting of four or more construction personnel.
• Experience working within a work order/asset management system (e.g., CityWorks, Cartegraph, CIMS).

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:

• Provides instruction and participates in biosolids collection, transport, and maintenance activities ensuring adherence to regulations and established protocol.
• Coordinates and participates in the demolition of condemned and unsafe structures by locating property to be demolished, examines property and determines what needs to be done prior to demolition, and working with crews to execute demolition using standard procedures and ensuring the safety of the crew.
• Directs and participates in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of culverts, storm and sanitary sewers, manholes, sidewalks by preparing surfaces for work, monitoring safety and surroundings, observing crews, using various tools, and operating appropriate equipment according to established policies and procedures to complete assignments.
• Directs and participates in park construction and maintenance by observing and directing tasks being performed, identifying tools and materials needed to complete work, and identifying and correcting damage to property during construction and maintenance activities in order to complete tasks.
• Coordinates the daily activities of construction crews by reviewing work orders and assigning work, coordinating efforts across departments, and preparing the truck, equipment, materials, and tools for the day in order to complete daily tasks.
• Coordinates and participates in the demolition of condemned and unsafe structures by locating property to be demolished, examines property and determines what needs to be done prior to demolition, and working with crews to execute demolition using standard procedures and ensuring the safety of the crew.
• Participates in street/road paving and maintenance activities by ensuring that crews and workers are performing work according to appropriate guidelines and standards through observation of work and/or performing various tasks along with the crew in an effort to complete projects.
• Prepares the crew, equipment, and materials upon arrival at worksite by ensuring safety protocol is followed, delegating tasks for completion, observing work being performed, and communicating with those on-site in order to ensure that work is performed according to standards and procedures.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.
• Performs end of day activities including truck and equipment cleaning, crew head count, tool and equipment loading, paperwork, and prep for the next day in order to ensure work is completed for the day and prep work is completed for the next day of work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, balancing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as roadways and construction sites. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc. Work may also involve the use of various hand tools such as hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. May be exposed to weather conditions, such as extreme hot or cold temperatures, or other potentially hazardous conditions such as near roadway traffic, etc.

EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.