Qualifications
- At least two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in construction, construction management, or a related field
- Appropriate educational substitutions may be made
- Massachusetts Unrestricted Construction Supervisor’s license or ten (10) years of direct construction supervisory experience required
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts State building codes and regulations
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of construction and lead abatement practices, building methods, housing quality standards, sustainability, and energy conservation practices and methods
- Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
- Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as needed
- Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job
- Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts driver's license and vehicle is required (License must be maintained during employment)
- BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
Benefits
- Hours per week: 35
- Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation
- For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step
Responsibilities
- MOH seeks to carry out its mission through a lens of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and addressing the effects of systemic racism in our city
- Under the direct supervision of the Construction Manager, the Construction Supervisor is responsible for all construction management activities for projects of moderate to substantial complexity, in compliance with all relevant city, state, federal, and other appropriate regulations
- Inspects and surveys properties
- Manages construction activities for assigned home repair projects and housing developments
- Consults with homeowners and assists them through the construction planning process
- May assist as appropriate with the coordination of services for homeowners and the explanation of available assistance programs
- Prepares specifications and cost estimates using designated software
- Manages bidding and viewing process, reviews bids, and determines the lowest qualified bidder
- Reviews and negotiates project specifications and costs with owners and contractors
- Negotiates project expectations, including timeline, with homeowners and selected contractors/developers as necessary
- Performs regular on-site construction monitoring, including progress and final payment inspections, and attends construction meetings as required
- When necessary, prepares construction specifications, scopes of work, cost estimates, and evaluation criteria for development and rehabilitation projects across the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH)
- Coordinates construction, design, and budget issues in the field with assigned MOH Project Managers and Development Officers
- May monitor and approve construction progress payments, change orders, and contingency usage
- Performs inspections of housing units for housing quality standards, as well as assists with scoping rehab and repair work
- Coordinates on-site communication between homeowner, contractor, and other relevant parties, to ensure timely, successful project completion
- Manages homeowner and contractor relationships towards project resolution
- Projects may include complex situations involving challenging clients with underlying physical and mental health issues
- Assists in staff orientation and training
- Performs related work as required
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