Building Construction Superintendent - 20029566

Job Description

What You’ll Do

This position works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of building construction:

Oversees construction project operations (e.g., reviews proposals and contracts, monitoring progress of vendors,
Receives direction from Construction, Activation, Maintenance and Sustainability (CAMS) project managers) and oversees all maintenance and repair shops at assigned adult correctional institution/facility
Supervises all maintenance staff or supervise at least one Building Maintenance Superintendent 2 and assigned staff
Prepares quarterly, annual and biennium budget and exercises budgetary control for departments or institution’s maintenance and re-pair programs
Submits for approval to purchase of equipment and supplies
Develops cost estimates and long-range plans for maintenance operation
Reviews specifications, proposals and contracts
Monitors contracts and agreements.
Prepares progress report of maintenance projects
Resolves problems.
Examines, prepares and maintains various work-related documentation (e.g., maintains files regarding projects,
Prepares correspondence to include cost justification of planned projects
Directs preparation of bills for materials and orders supplies
Prepares specification requirements for materials to be bid
Estimates construction requirement costs
Prepares project progress reports
Checks requested changes in plans and specifications
Reviews cost breakdowns with architect and/or engineer to ascertain availability of monies prior to submission to superiors for approval or disapproval and makes recommendations to minimize construction costs
Prepares written reports indicating findings of meetings reflecting recommendations for building repair, demolition or replacement)
Participates in meetings for various purposes (e.g., meets with vendors to select appropriate materials)
Coordinates and conducts meetings and activities of architects and/or engineers, state agencies, prime contractors, manufacturer representatives and/or material suppliers such as during construction, final inspection or when special problems arise
Performs various work-related miscellaneous tasks (e.g., performs carpentry work, oversees maintenance and landscaping activities
Reviews applications, interviews applicants for employment and makes recommendations for hire
Attends department meetings and/or other meetings as required.
Attends in-service training and/or other training as required.

24 mos. trg. or 24 mos. exp. in building construction & operation & maintenance procedures (e.g., wiring, plumbing, carpentry, heating); 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in personnel management (e.g., production & operations, managerial applications, human resources, organization behavior, analysis & design of operating systems); 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in civil engineering (e.g., principles of hydraulics, structural engineering principles, construction materials, control of quality in construction systems); 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in budgeting; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operation of construction tools & equipment (e.g., electrical testing equipment, pumps, air handlers). If assigned to operate vehicles regulated by Section 4506.01 of Revised Code, applicants must also have commercial driver's license.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Building Maintenance, Management, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Facilities Management, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management.

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Lorain Correctional Institution

Agency Contact Name and Information

Personnel Director - 440-316-4432/[email protected]

Unposting Date

May 26, 2026, 9:29:00 AM

Work Location

Lorain Correctional Inst

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lorain County-Grafton

Compensation

$32.35

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, Management, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Professional Skills

Decision Making, Flexibility, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Time Management

Agency Overview

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!