About the Department

If you have 5 years' experience in Commercial Construction or Construction Management, you may be our next Construction Superintendent. Bring your skills and experience in vertical construction to Chatham County, GA Government. Apply today!

Position Duties

Under the supervision of the Senior Construction Project Manager, you

• Perform general construction inspections and oversee County construction and renovation projects. 
• Supervise contractors, subcontractors, and tradespersons. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the department and County personnel, contractors, subcontractors, Architects, Engineers, AHJ’s, temporary employees, and the public.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications including architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, telecom, and low voltage.
• Read and interpret contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, Architect’s Supplemental Instructions, and change orders.
• Utilize basic knowledge of Federal, State, and County regulations, building codes, ADA guidelines, construction principles and procedures, and safety policies and procedures.
• Inspect work to ensure compliance with project contract documents, plans, and specifications. 
• Keep your immediate supervisor and designated others updated and informed concerning work progress, including any potential issues. 
• Recognize construction flaws and provide suggestions for new or improved ways to address construction issues. 
• Attend/hold job site construction progress meetings and generate and maintain daily construction reports, logs, and project punch lists. 
• Review and approve laboratory test results, contractor invoices, pay requests, change orders, as-builts, and close-out documents. 
• Write scopes of work, supervise, monitor, generate punch list, and approve invoices for smaller projects.
• Work both on-site and in the office to perform duties.
• Supervise multiple sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and 
• At least five (5) years of Commercial Construction Superintendent or Construction Management experience; or 
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.   
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to work in various terrains and weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction or a related field.