Construction Superintendent
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Construction Superintendent
Salary
$92,051.45 - $142,679.77 Annually
Location
City of Coral Gables, FL
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
000
Department
Public Works Department
Opening Date
06/01/2026
Description
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Summary
Performs advanced professional, managerial, and highly field-oriented construction management work overseeing complex capital improvement and municipal construction projects from pre-construction through project closeout. This position serves as the City's primary on-site representative during active construction and is responsible for monitoring and evaluating field construction activities to ensure projects are completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, budgets, safety requirements, and quality standards.
The position requires extensive hands-on construction field experience and strong knowledge of construction means and methods, structural systems, building systems, sequencing, contractor coordination, inspection procedures, quality assurance, and construction safety practices. Responsibilities include providing daily onsite construction oversight, monitoring contractor and subcontractor performance, identifying and resolving field conflicts, coordinating with architects, engineers, inspectors, utility representatives, consultants, and City staff, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and contractual requirements.
Serves as the City's technical expert and advisor on matters involving construction management, field operations, project delivery, and capital improvement implementation. Reports to department director or designee.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Reviews project proposals to determine project schedule, funding, cost, and procedures required to complete the project.
Provide daily onsite observation and monitoring of construction activities.
Serve as the City's field representative during all phases of construction.
Assists with the creation of project scopes and cost estimates for various projects.
Reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
Maintain detailed daily reports with photographs and written observations.
Monitor material deliveries, storage, and installation practices.
Administers and reviews outside consultant contracts for design and project development and in-house projects for Public Works in accordance with general engineering principles and Public Works policies.
Provides direction and administration of design and construction projects through architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers; planning, assigning and reviewing the work of professional staff to ensure success in the monitoring of the work of architectural and engineering consultants and contractors engaged in the design and construction of a variety of complex city structures and related projects. Reviews and revises bid project documents for bidding purposes.
Monitor contractor performance, workmanship, staffing, sequencing, and coordination.
Observe and document construction progress, deficiencies, safety concerns, and quality issues.
Review pay applications and progress claims for consistency with observed field progress.
Participates in the development of design concepts, drawings/schematics, specifications, bidding documents, contracts, and cost estimates for Public Works projects; coordinates design and construction surveying and serves as project manager/administrator on Public Works projects as assigned.
Review work for general compliance with project drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
Participates in the scheduling, preparation, and presentation of projects in public meetings with elected officials, staff from other agencies, departments, and the general public.
Prepares project reports for the director or designee.
Coordinates project activities with other governmental agencies as needed.
Provide objective, independent reporting to City leadership regarding project status, while evaluating schedule progress and construction milestones
Participates on the City's Hurricane Damage Assessment Team to help facilitate in recovery efforts following a natural disaster.
Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions; all safety rules which include wearing and using all appropriate safety equipment.
Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
Active/Inactive registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractors license in the State of Florida is required at the time of hiring. Applicant will be required to activate inactive license within 6-months of hire and maintain active license for the duration of employment.
Six (6) years of technical and project management experience in the design and/or construction of public works projects.
A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Valid Florida Driver's License
HOLIDAYS: 16 days including 3 floating days.
SICK LEAVE: 110 hours annually.
ANNUAL LEAVE: 94 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 210 after 25 years. Employees must take 40 hours of annual leave each year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the City's Personnel Rules & Regulations.
HEALTH INSURANCE: Fully paid by the City (HMO Select). Coverage becomes effective 1st of month following 30 days. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents at a cost of approximately 50% of the premium.
DENTAL INSURANCE: Available at a cost to all employees through payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance and Critical Illness policies through payroll deductions.
LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Service plan available at a cost to all employees through payroll deductions.
POST EMPLOYMENT HEALTH PLAN (PEHP): The City deposits $950 annually into an individual account for each employee. Monies may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Employees may defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2,000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) as per the City's Rules and Regulations.
CELL PHONE: Cell phone provided at a monthly cost of $20.00, if required by department.
RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:
Venetian Pool - No charge for daily admission.
Tennis Centers - No charge for daily court fees
Youth Center - 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.
Golf at Biltmore & Granada:
Monday through Friday - no charge
Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
Before Noon - Twilight fees apply
After Noon - No charge
(cart fees apply at all times)
PENSION:
City Retirement Plan - Mandatory employee contribution of 10 % of salary; Vesting period is 10 years.
OR
Defined Contribution - 401a - Contribution by City of 7% of employee base annual salary. Vesting period 5 years. Employee not required to contribute.
Note: Benefits subject to change.
01
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field?
Yes
No
02
Do you have an Active/Inactive registration as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or General Contractors license in the State of Florida?
Yes
No
03
Do you have six (6) years of technical and project management experience in the design and/or construction of public works projects?
Yes
No
04
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
The City of Coral Gables
Address
214 Minorca Avenue Coral Gables, Florida, 33134
Phone
305-460-5523
Website
http://www.coralgables.com
