Construction Management Specialist

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Management Specialist manages, inspects, coordinates, and jointly manages infrastructure and improvement projects for the Flood Control District. Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made significant progress over the years, work remains to be done. Maricopa County continues to be one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, with over 200 people moving here daily!

Requirements

• Two years of experience as an inspector, or two years of experience in an engineering or construction field, including surveying, drainage inspecting, hydrology, and plan review
• High school diploma or GED
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis
• Successful candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• A valid certificate from the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) or from the International Code Council (ICC).

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and inspect flood control projects, working with the Construction Manager and the contractor to ensure projects are constructed according to standards, plans, budget, and specifications
• Determine and document work completed, and materials used; prepare monthly pay estimates for construction contracts
• Inspect and monitor projects under contract; resolve discrepancies between field conditions and design plans and specifications; recommend methods of resolving complex problems
• Attend pre-construction and regular meetings with clients, contractors, and other concerned parties to review project progress and to facilitate the resolution of construction difficulties.
• Respond to questions from citizens and agencies on FCD projects and plans
• Monitor Storm Water Prevention Protection Plan standards to assure National Pollution Elimination System stormwater requirements are met
• Assure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
• Perform technical reviews of shop drawings and other submittments
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club , dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED