Construction Supervisor

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wilmington, NC is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor to own critical infrastructure projects, lead crews, and ensure safety, quality, and reliability in daily operations for the community. You will coordinate maintenance and construction activities, drive process improvements, and uphold public service standards.

Key duties include supervising staff, planning and prioritizing work, monitoring performance, estimating equipment and material needs, maintaining safety protocols,

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: plans, directs and reviews work of individuals and the team; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels as appropriate; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, or discharge; completes employee performance appraisals; participates in interviews and makes hiring recommendations; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Construction Supervisor who is ready to take ownership of critical infrastructure and lead the crews that keep our community safe, functional, and growing. This is more than a supervisory roleit's an opportunity to shape the future of public works through leadership, innovation, and operational excellence. Every day brings new challenges, from coordinating maintenance and construction projects to mentoring employees, improving processes, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and service.

Typical Tasks

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: plans, directs and reviews work of individuals and the team; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels as appropriate; recommends discipline, disciplinary actions, or discharge; completes employee performance appraisals; participates in interviews and makes hiring recommendations; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.


• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; ensures that employees have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and updates and maintains department standard operating procedure manuals.


• Estimates job costs and needed equipment, parts, and materials; develops list of equipment and materials to complete projects; ensures availability of adequate parts and materials to conduct work activities; and requests for new or replacement materials as required.


• Supervises and participates in the operation and maintenance of a variety of equipment and tools associated with completing projects. Equipment operated may include but is not limited to road tractors/low boys and tandem dump trucks hauling all equipment and trailer, and other heavy equipment. Although not the primary responsibility of the position, employees may, on occasion, operate light equipment and tools as needed.


• Supervises the utilization of safety equipment and wearing of protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs, and cones around project/work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.


• Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.