Building Construction Supervisor
Office/On-site
Recruitment # 260826-2215FT-001
Location Newington, CT
Date Opened 8/31/2026 12:00:00 AM
Salary $96,508 - $126,007/year
Job Type Open to Agency Employees
Close Date 9/8/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) Department of Transportation, Office of Property and Facilities Services seeks a qualified individual for the position of Building Construction Supervisor (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=2215FT&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) within its Code Enforcement Unit at our Newington Headquarters.
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Job Highlights:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
The Role:
The individual filling this position will be accountable for the daily supervision of the Code Enforcement Unit relative to building and fire safety code compliance for the agency's facility and related site construction, renovation, maintenance, and occupancy. Included are all electrical services tied into the agency's infrastructure for code compliance and accuracy, including traffic signals along state roads from design review and preconstruction through construction and subsequent maintenance activities. It is preferred that this person is experienced with interpreting and enforcement of the intent of contract plans and specifications.
This person will ensure the agency's compliance with state and federal accrediting bodies, including the Federal Railway Administration (FRA), Amtrak, OSHA, the physical attributes of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), State Building and Fire Safety Codes (OSBI and OSFM) and DEEP fueling regulations.
Position Details:
The incumbent will be required to be present on project sites and resolve disputed information promptly and accurately. Overtime may be required.
Candidates will be issued a State vehicle, cell phone, and tablet. A considerable amount of driving is involved and the individual filling this position is required to maintain a valid Connecticut driver's license.
Note: Applicants invited to interview will be required to supply a copy of their Driver's License.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
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BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, 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 contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
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Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. 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, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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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
Building Official Licensure by the State of Connecticut.
Fire-Safety Code Official Licensure by the State of Connecticut.
Supervisory experience.
Experience managing multiple diverse projects of varying scale.
Experience working on large facility projects and/or multiple commercial and/or industrial buildings.
Experience with prioritizing and managing assigned projects to ensure compliance and to effectively meet critical deadlines.
Experience with interpreting and enforcement of contract specifications.
Experience in documenting all efforts taken to ensure compliance with laws, codes, regulations, ordinances, and the Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
Experience in reading, understanding, interpreting, and applying municipal/state codes, rules and regulations in conjunction with report writing.
Experience using Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Excel, Word, and TEAMS.
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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