Construction Supervisor I/II (3996)
Navarro · Piketon
Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Construction Supervisor I/II in Piketon, OH.
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
Position Summary
The Construction Supervisor I/II provides construction, construction support, and field engineering leadership for environmental restoration work in Piketon, Ohio. Under limited supervision, this position plans, coordinates, and directs assigned construction activities; ensures effective staffing and work execution; and supports compliance with contract requirements, safety requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budgetary guidelines.
The selected candidate will provide technical and functional support to the Construction team, resolve complex field issues, coordinate with project and engineering management, and supervise or support construction personnel. The level will be determined based on the candidate's education and directly related experience.
Responsibilities
- Plan, schedule, organize, and direct assigned construction work to optimize employee utilization and comply with contract requirements, safety requirements, quality standards, schedules, and budgetary guidelines.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels to support effective execution of the assigned scope of work.
- Instruct employees on approved work methods, performance expectations, and safe work practices.
- Provide leadership, direction, training, motivation, and evaluation for construction personnel.
- Supervise and administer assigned personnel and, as required, coordinate the activities of construction support personnel or engineers.
- Coordinate with internal and external organizations, senior management, client representatives, auditors, project management, engineering management, design engineers, and specialized service providers.
- Develop, review, update, and implement construction plans, programs, policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Provide comprehensive construction and technical support for unique requirements and problems that affect construction activities.
- Apply advanced construction and technical principles, practices, methods, techniques, and procedures to complex or difficult assignments.
- Make independent decisions to resolve problems and plan and coordinate work within the assigned functional area.
- Oversee investigations of waste management facilities and evaluate environmental waste transportation, treatment, and disposal vendors for acceptability.
- Develop and oversee quality assurance and training programs related to handling radioactive and other hazardous waste.
- Maintain positive employee relations and communicate project information, including presentations to senior management when required.
- Support assigned budgets and special projects, as applicable.
- Perform work in accordance with approved safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations; ensure supervised personnel follow established requirements and safe work practices.
- Actively participate in Safety Work Groups and perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction, construction support, field engineering, and technical principles gained through progressive and varied experience.
- Ability to plan and coordinate work, lead personnel, resolve complex field issues, and communicate effectively with management, clients, auditors, engineers, and craft or support organizations.
- Ability to work safely in an environmental restoration setting that may include outdated or abandoned facilities and potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, chemicals, solvents, hazardous materials, radioactive materials, noise, heat stress, confined areas, tanks, and weather extremes.
- Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment and to complete radiological or other site-specific training when required.
- Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; push or pull repeatedly; kneel, stoop, reach, grasp, and carry tools or instruments; and perform medium to very heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly. Lifting above 45 pounds requires a two-person buddy system.
- Ability to drive or ride in motor vehicles, work around moving equipment or machinery, and operate a company vehicle when assigned.
- Ability to comply with all applicable safety and U.S. Department of Transportation regulations and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting environmental restoration, nuclear, radiological, radioactive waste, hazardous waste, or U.S. Department of Energy construction activities.
- Experience developing construction training, quality assurance programs, work plans, policies, procedures, or presentations for senior management.
- Experience evaluating waste transportation, treatment, and disposal vendors or coordinating with specialized construction and engineering service providers.
- Prior supervisory experience leading multidisciplinary construction or construction support personnel.
Education and Experience
- Construction Supervisor I: BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent and 8 years of related experience. Typical experience ranges from 10 to 15 years.
- Construction Supervisor II: BA/BS degree in a related field or equivalent and 10 years of related experience. Typical experience ranges from 10 to 15 years.
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law..
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Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability