Construction Supervisor - Facility Operations

Date Opened: Friday, May 22, 2026 12:00 AM

Close Date: Friday, June 05, 2026 12:00 AM

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $71,878.00 - $89,847.00 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

Seeking a Construction Supervisor in the Facility Operations Division of the General Services Department. The Construction Supervisor will be responsible for directing and supervising a diverse field staff (painting, carpentry, roofing, etc.) in the maintenance of various City Buildings, Parking Lots, Parking Decks, and Structural Systems. Provide project management for building improvement projects and other programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct City staff, architects, engineers, and construction contractors in the accomplishment of building and site work renovation projects

• Manage and coordinate the operation of City facilities

• Assist in new construction projects including reviewing design documents, representing Facility Operations in progress meetings, providing construction oversight and performing on-site inspections

• Manage the City’s snow & ice removal program

• Represent the division on City-wide committees and initiatives

• Hire, supervise, mentor, and provide direction for direct reports

• Position requires daily presence at facility shop (40 hours per week). Remote/Telework is not an option for this position

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret drawings, plans, and documents

• Requires excellent verbal & written communication skills

• Excellent coordination and project management skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills

• Great customer service skills

• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision

• Requires after-hours and weekend emergency work as needed during snow & ice events, critical facility shutdowns, civil unrest, extraordinary events, etc.

• Requires a good driving record, current driver's license, and the ability to receive and maintain a city driving permit

• Prefer excellent computer skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

• Superior knowledge of computerized work management systems

• NC State General Contractors license is a plus

• LEED, IFMA, and/ or BOMI certification is a plus

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years as a senior management analyst, project manager, program manager or property manager

• NC General Contractors license

• BOMI RPA, FMA, or SMA

• IFMA FMP or CFM

• LEED AP or Green Associate

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED with seven (7) years of experience in construction or facility management or equivalent experience, skills and education to perform the essential functions of the position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.