STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Building Construction Supervisor (40 Hour)

Recruitment #241023-2215FT-001

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Introduction


The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) seeks qualified individuals for the position of Building Construction Supervisor in the Bureau of Finance & Administration, Office of Property and Facilities Services, Trade Labor Unit. 

What We Can Offer You:
Position Details:
  • Full-time, 40 hours/week
  • Monday-Friday
  • 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Located at the Newington Headquarters
  • Considerable amount of travel within the State
Position Responsibilities: 
This position will be responsible for the utilization of the DAS trade labor contract for work-related projects within the Property and Facilities Services and Highway Operation buildings and will assist and participate in the design phase of those projects when necessary. 

This person is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects through the State of CT DOT-owned and operated facilities. Recommends, creates, and reviews DAS Trade Labor Contract Utilization while assisting in the development of requests for bids from contractors according to the guidelines and the use of trade labor requirements.

Join us in our mission to provide a safe and efficient transportation network that improves the quality of life and promotes economic vitality for the State and the region.
 
Note: Applicants invited to interview will be required to supply a copy of their Driver’s License.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting. 
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Important Information After You Apply:
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
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  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Hayley Newhouse, at Hayley.Newhouse@ct.gov.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for supervising Building Construction Specialists in the review of development and construction planning of projects, the inspection of construction and the coordination of subsequent maintenance activities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; 
  • Provides staff training and assistance; 
  • Conducts performance evaluations; 
  • Determines priorities and plans unit work; 
  • Establishes and maintains unit procedures; 
  • Develops or makes recommendations on development of policies and standards; 
  • Acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; 
  • Oversees review of plans and specifications; 
  • Processes change orders for construction projects; 
  • Oversees inspection of contractors performance; 
  • Provides technical advice on construction and maintenance matters; 
  • Reviews building materials and techniques; 
  • Develops specifications for construction and maintenance projects; 
  • Evaluates schedule of values and payments to contractors; reviews construction plans and specifications to ensure compliance with agency requirements; 
  • Recommends approval of construction and maintenance projects; 
  • Reviews bids and quotes; 
  • Reviews staff reports to determine progress of projects; 
  • Conducts field visits of proposed projects with applicants; 
  • Assists with technical feasibility determination; 
  • Assists and coordinates with receipt of state permits and/or certifications related to construction projects; 
  • Reviews payment applications for consistency with project budget and project progress; 
  • Performs developmental project management and other duties; 
  • Supervises design and construction activities; 
  • May prepare housing damage assessments and supervises construction of temporary housing during disasters; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of 
    • relevant agency policies and procedures; 
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; 
    • principles, methods, materials and equipment used in building construction; 
    • zoning and building codes; 
    • major trades areas relative to building construction and maintenance; 
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of architectural design; 
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Considerable ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; 
  • Ability to utilize computer software; 
  • Supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience with construction projects involving all building trades (e.g., plumbing, heating, electrical) or as a Municipal Building Official.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

One (1) year of the General Experience must have been in a lead capacity in construction projects.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Building Construction Specialist 2.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • Licensure as a Municipal Building Official may be substituted for four (4) years of the General Experience.
  • Licensure as an Assistant Municipal Building Official may be substituted for three (3) years of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Project Management Experience or Project Management Certification.
  • Building Code Enforcement Licensure by the State of Connecticut.  
  • Experience with the State Building and Fire-Safety Codes and industry standards including plan review and inspection of building.
  • Experience in reading, understanding, interpreting, and applying municipal/state codes, rules & regulations in conjunction w/ report writing.
  • Knowledge with the use and application of DAS Trade labor contract.
  • Supervisory experience. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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