BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR

DEFINITION

This is supervisory work in directing the construction, renovation or major remodeling of buildings and other structures.

An employee in this class supervises skilled and semi-skilled employees engaged in new construction or major renovations of residences, dining halls, restrooms and other structures. Employees direct building construction projects working from blueprints and specifications. Work is performed with a considerable degree of independence, but is subject to review while in progress and upon completion.

Any one position may not involve all of the specified duties or knowledges, skills and abilities, nor are the listed examples exhaustive.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Directs new construction projects, such as residences, dining halls, public restrooms and showers, general office buildings, warehouses, and other structures.

Directs the major remodeling of buildings, including installing and repairing electrical equipment and wiring, plumbing, constructing new walls and roofs, and other major renovations.

Directs the construction of boardwalks, bridges, platforms, boat docks, parking lots, fences and terrace steps.

Plans, assigns and supervises the work of skilled and semi-skilled workers.

Requisitions and inspects materials needed for completing a project.

Negotiates with private businesses in contracting for materials, goods and services; coordinates delivery to job site.

Supervises major restoration of historic structures requiring sensitivity to historic construction methods and architecture.

Monitors and evaluates employee performance and follows established personnel management policies.

Participates in construction work that may involve carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electricity, pipe fitting, heating and cooling, and other skilled trades.

Schedules and conducts safety training for skilled and semi-skilled workers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the materials, methods, practices, machinery, tools and equipment used in construction work.

Thorough knowledge of the crafts and trades employed in the construction industry.

Thorough knowledge of traditional building materials, practices and techniques used in the restoration and reconstruction of historic buildings and other structures.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions to be taken in various building trades.

Ability to direct construction from blueprints and drawings.

Ability to lay out, assign, supervise and coordinate the work of skilled workers in the building trades.

Ability to do skilled work in at least two of the mechanical, electrical, heating, and cooling and building trades.

Ability to communicate effectively and carry out instructions.

Ability to perform manual work requiring heavy lifting, reaching and bending.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (By Assignment)

Ability to obtain the proper motor vehicle operator's license; or other training, licenses or certification as may be required for the operation and maintenance of equipment and proper construction methods.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

(The following entrance requirements are used to admit or reject applicants for merit system examinations, or may be used to evaluate applicants for employment in positions not requiring selection from merit system registers. When applicable, equivalent substitution will be allowed for deficiencies in experience or education.)

Two or more years as a Building Construction Worker II under the Missouri Uniform Classification and Pay System.

OR

Four or more years of skilled work in carpentry and one other building, electrical or mechanical trade; which includes two or more years in a supervisory capacity involving responsibility for directing the construction activities of skilled workers in the major building, electrical and mechanical trades.