Inspector, Horizontal

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking an Inspector to monitor construction progress, verify compliance with plans and standards, and document findings. The role involves on-site inspection, record-keeping, and coordinating with contractors to ensure timely, quality delivery across maintenance and capital projects.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of construction oversight experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a relevant Bachelor’s degree; a valid Texas driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in construction oversight.
• Ability to read and interpret procedures, specifications and plans; knowledge of construction standards; strong documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain familiarity with the work and specifications governing the work.
• Provide on-site inspections to verify quality and quantity per plans.
• Record work in a computer-based reporting system and prepare reports.
• Coordinate with contractors and Harris County personnel on project issues and scheduling.
• Attend project meetings and assist project team as needed.
• Work under general supervision to inspect buildings, infrastructure, and other facilities.

Skills

Read procedures

Construction standards

Documentation

Computer literacy

Measure quantities

Independent work

Communication

Represent Harris County

Texas Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Inspect and document construction progress to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and all applicable standards. Inspection includes direct observation of work in progress. Documentation includes written words, pictures, tickets, etc. utilizing both electronic and hard copy media. Coordinate with contractor representatives on scheduling of work, interpretation of plans and specifications, and acceptability of materials. Coordinate and attend meetings, prepare correspondence, complete forms, create records and files as required. Represent Harris County to public and private individuals and agencies as applicable who may be affected by construction activities. An inspector is expected to be able to effectively provide inspection on 3-4 maintenance projects (approx. $1M each) or 2 capital projects {approx. $4.SM each) at a time.

JOB DUTIES:

• Maintaining familiarity with the work to be performed and the specifications governing the work is required.
• Participating in training, providing accurate responses to questions, and timely notification to Contractor and supervisors of non-compliant work is required
• Observe on-going construction.
• Provide on-site, direct inspection to verify that both the quality and quantity of work are completed in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Direct inspection is as required for the type of work being performed, but typically no less than 50% of workday is expected to be outside directly observing the work.
• Record work completed in a computer-based reporting system.
• Provide accurate and thorough reports in accordance with supervisor with Harris County guidelines.
• Complete all daily reports within 72 hours of work performed.
• Update the project schedule/calendar daily to accurately describe issues/conflicts and the impacts to the critical path.
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors, Harris County personnel and other public and private entities on issues relating to project work.
  Maintain positive working relationships and represent Harris County in a pleasant and professional manner in all interactions.
• Communicate daily with contractor's supervisor-on-site to determine the type and timing of appropriate inspection; communicate this information daily to your supervisor. Manage and schedule testing and coordinate with construction materials testing personnel.
• Communicate daily with the contractor's supervisor-on-site to determine the type and timing of appropriate testing and schedule the lab accordingly.
• Manage the testing budget and inform your supervisor as soon as possible but no later than 2 months ahead of an anticipated shortfall Attend and participate in project meetings and inspections, assist project team as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
• Under general supervision, performs inspection of businesses, buildings, infrastructure such as highways and bridges, homes, dams and sewer systems. Examines structures to ensure they have been built in compliance with building codes and ordinances.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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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.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Experience:

• Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in construction oversight. Education in related field may be substituted for experience.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret written procedures, specifications and plans and relate them to inspection of the work.
• Knowledge of construction standards, practices, and techniques.
• Prepare written documentation using proper grammar, correct spelling, and punctuation.
• Have a working knowledge of computers and computer-based programs.
• Be able to measure, quantify and calculate quantities.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships with contractors, supervisors, co-workers.
• Appropriately represent Harris County to both public and private companies/agencies and to the general public.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License required.

Emergency Deployment & Continuity of Operations Requirement:

In accordance with Harris County’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols.

The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:

• Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.
  Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.
• Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.
• Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from any accredited university or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.

Experience:

• Minimum of four years of verifiable experience in construction oversight. Education in related field may be substituted for experience.

General Information:

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.

Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending on the project or workload.

Salary: Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).

This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.