Responsible for observing, inspecting, and documenting work-in-progress on construction project sites to ensure the work is being performed in accordance with sealed and approved construction plans, sound construction practices, and all applicable local, state, and federal permitting and approvals. Inspections include site clearing observation, grading, excavation, backfilling, and/or installation of reinforced concrete structures such as box culverts, low flow sections, slope pavement, inlets, manholes, and street sections.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Perform daily inspections of construction sites and work completed to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with the sealed and approved construction plans, follow good construction practices and standards, and are applicable to local, state, and federal permitting.
- Coordinate with contractor representatives on work scheduling, interpretation of plans and specifications, and acceptability of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with sealed plan requirements.
- Inspect materials on construction sites to ensure compliance with technical specifications and drawings, and schedule independent material testing and engineering companies to assist with quality assurance.
- Report all reject materials and deficiencies in construction methods.
- Document, photograph, and maintain daily reports summarizing construction progress, scheduling, workmanship, and deficiencies of construction materials and methods.
- Collect and review supporting documentation for payment of work performed, consisting of delivery tickets, invoices, product labels, sketches, calculations, and other related records that identify approved materials and products used to support quantities for payment.
- Prepare for and communicate substantial completion and final walk- through of projects to address any questions or concerns and finalize completion punch list with assigned contractor.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
- One (1) floating holiday per year
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Savings Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:
- Professional learning & development opportunities
- Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
- Flexible work schedule*
- METRO RideSponsor Program*
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent from an accredited college or university
- Associate degree or higher in Construction Management or a related field from an accredited college or university. (preferred)
- Experience in construction inspection or a similar field.
- Previous inspection experience in interpreting drainage and flood control construction plans and inspecting construction installations. (preferred)
- Construction experience and/or education may qualify the applicant for a higher position with equivalent pay
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver’s License.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Good verbal & written communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
- Good organizational skills.
- Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
- Knowledge of bayou, drainage area, and rights-of-way maintenance.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 11 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent driving of an ATV and/ or a pickup truck hauling a trailer with ATVs.
- Frequent walking several miles a day carrying a handheld computer, GPS device and camera.
- Frequent walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains, plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
- Work is performed outdoors where there will be routine exposure to significant levels of rain, heat, cold, moisture, air pollution, noise, wind and dust.
