Construction Lead Inspector - Harris County

About Harris County Flood Control District:

The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.  

What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District:

The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Construction Lead Inspector.

Responsible for overseeing and providing guidance to a small team of construction inspectors. Role observes, inspects, and documents 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. 

 

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Oversee and provide guidance and training to a small team of inspectors to ensure all construction practices and standards are followed.
• 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 daily inspections of construction sites and work completed to ensure that 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 label, sketches, calculations, and other related records that identify approved materials and products used to support quantities for payment.
• Review and approve personnel time records.
• Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
• Work hours may extend outside normal business hours and may include weekends. 

 

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
 If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
 
 This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.