Harris County · 5 hours ago
Inspector, Horizontal
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHarris County is seeking an Inspector for construction oversight. The role involves inspecting and documenting construction progress to ensure compliance with plans and standards, coordinating with contractors, and maintaining thorough records of inspections and reports.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma
Minimum of two years of verifiable experience in construction oversight. Education in related field may be substituted for experience
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree from any accredited university or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma
Minimum of four years of verifiable experience in construction oversight. Education in related field may be substituted for experience
Company
Harris County
Harris County focuses on transportation, public health, housing, justice and safety, the environment, and other issues.
10001+ employees
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Craig B Atkins, CPA
CFO / Director of Financial Services
Araceli "Chely" Chojnacki
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