Project Field Superintendent

Charles County Government is seeking an experienced Project Field Superintendent to be responsible for monitoring on-site construction improvement projects (CIP), helping to ensure that construction projects are completed according to plans, specifications, and related contract documents, industry standards, budget constraints, and project timelines, while acting as a liaison between the County project management personnel, engineers, contractors, inspectors, regulatory staff, operational/maintenance staff, consultants, and stakeholders. Superintendent will be involved in on-site inspections, compliance assessments, and reporting on construction activities to ensure quality and safety standards are met. This position may perform supervisory, management, and oversight of capital construction projects with both contracted and in-house staff as needed at various work locations for the County. This role will provide constructability reviews and onsite management and correction, where necessary, of various CIP. The Project Field Superintendent will support County capital project management staff and be assigned to multiple projects that include, but are not limited to water, wastewater, transportation, vertical, environmental, stormwater, and drainage improvement projects.  Overall goals are set, and the worker determines the specific tasks and assignments to be performed, independently handling new, unusual problems and deviations encountered in the work in conjunction with the approved plans, specifications, and details.

• Manages in-house and contracted construction projects within the County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
• Coordinates work of contractors and assigned in-house sta?. Schedules work to be performed in order to ensure that contractors are complying with approved scopes of work.
• Maintains daily work schedules, and ensures projects are meeting applicable Federal, State, and local codes as well as industry standards and safety protocols.
• Regularly monitor construction activities and progress, inspecting work quality and materials for conformance with contract documents, and adherence to safety regulations. Recordation of construction activities via standard, type written inspection reporting practices.
• Review and verify project documentation, including plans, specifications, contractor submittals, requests for information, field orders, contractor claims, change order requests, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and offer comments and recommendations.  Attendance at various project related meetings is required.
• Track project progress against the schedule, identify potential delays, and recommend corrective actions. 
• Verify that construction methods and materials meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain open communication with project managers, engineers, contractors, and inspectors to help address issues and keep everyone informed. 
• Prepare summary reports on site observations, progress updates, non-compliance issues, and potential change orders.
• Assist with identifying and resolving construction challenges, coordinating with the project team to find solutions to technical or logistical obstacles.
• Assist with scheduling and tracking activities required to facilitate project closeout and after-action reporting.
• Plans and assess future construction projects. 
• May survey, field verify or document new/existing facilities and/or assets to confirm locations and/or identify conflicts with proposed construction.
• Recommends for hire, trains, coordinates, evaluates and recommends for discipline; assigned personnel in accordance with county personnel policies and procedures.   

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management and inspection of governmental capital improvement projects that vary in complexity and discipline, or if applicant holds a two-year degree in construction technology or related field, they must have seven (7) years of experience as detailed above or if applicant has a high school diploma, they must have 9 years of experience as detailed above or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) through Construction Management Association of America (CMAA), preferred.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:
Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of effective concepts and methods of organizing, managing, and inspecting construction projects.
• Knowledge of construction methods, procedures, materials, codes, and safety practices/regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule and direct in-house and contracted maintenance and rehabilitation projects.
• Ability to Coordinate and collaborate essential tasks with Project Managers, Engineers, Contractors, Stakeholders, Inspections Staff, and Regulatory Personnel to ensure a successful project from pre-initiation through completion and close-out. 
• Ability to coordinate with the assigned Project Manager, reporting any problems or need for change in the project plan.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and enforce construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to direct the work of rehabilitation, repair, and/or construction personnel. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the work.
• Ability to identify potential issues and recommend solutions to prevent delays and maintain project timelines.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare detailed reports.
• Ability to use field surveying equipment.
• Must be proficient with computers, smartphones, email, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, project management software, and other programs associated with the work.

The work is mostly conducted in the ?eld of operation, where the incumbent visits and navigates multiple on-going work sites on a daily basis. The activity at the work site is considered moderate physical activity. Work is also performed in the o?ce or shop. Typical position requires workers to walk or stand for long periods; climb stairs, ladders and sca?olding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; di?erentiate colors; lift and carry materials as needed; and use ?ngers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally ,to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

Principal duties of this job are performed in a field setting and office environment. Works is also subjected to be performed in inclement weather and emergency call ins.


Department: Public Works Utilities/Capital Services or Utility Projects
Pay Grade: 117
FLSA Status: Exempt
Telework Eligible: No
Reports To: Chief of Capital Services; or Utility Projects Program Manager 
Supervises: May provide supervision and direction to employees or contractors as assigned or needed to complete work.

Salary : $82,596 - $133,805