Flood Control Constructability Specialist

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County Flood Control District seeks a Construction Inspector to observe, inspect, and document work on flood control infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with plans, permits, and standards. The role emphasizes constructability reviews, risk assessment, and QA/QC across channels, basins, and related facilities.

Responsibilities include evaluating sequencing, coordinating with engineering teams, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Requires experience reviewing consultant deliverables and managing multidisciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent constructability reviews of District projects.
• Review project plans, estimates, schedules, bid documents for constructability.
• Conduct design milestone reviews (30%, 60%, 90%, final) and pre-advertisement readiness reviews.
• Evaluate construction sequencing, access, staging, temporary works, equipment needs, contractor means and methods.
• Provide recommendations to improve project cost, schedule, safety, quality and maintainability.

Skills

Engineering plan review

QA/QC principles

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership/mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Harris County Flood Control District seeks a Construction Inspector to observe, inspect, and document work on flood control infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with plans, permits, and standards. The role emphasizes constructability reviews, risk assessment, and QA/QC across channels, basins, and related facilities.

Responsibilities include evaluating sequencing, coordinating with engineering teams, and mentoring junior staff.