Construction Specialist

Overview

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CONSTRUCTION SPECIALIST I! Supervisory and technical work with responsibility for continued development, implementation, and inspection of projects through a quality assurance/quality control program.

Provides technical oversight of multiple construction contracts to include the review of contracts and preparation of quality assurance for assigned projects. Coordinates construction operations between contractors, personnel, and other agencies to ensure arrangements are made for site access.

Conducts on site visits to ensure inspections, tests, materials, equipment, parts, or products are as specified. Checks for defects and any deviations from specifications. Performs visual inspections of finished products. Participates in out-of-specification and failure investigations and recommends corrective actions. Evaluates necessary corrections in the contractors Quality Control system.

Assures that work is completed in accordance with contract requirements, safety and environmental policies and regulations, coordinating work with other activities and contractors, resolving problems and providing input to the Project Manager of items that do not meet with County standards, including products, materials, and equipment used by contractors. Assists Project Manager in troubleshooting quality assurance/quality control problems and making appropriate corrections.

Communicates verbally and in writing results and findings with those in charge of the products, and recommends any required corrective actions. Prepares compliance reports as required. Completes documentation needed to support project oversight. Supplies quality control data necessary for regulatory submissions.

Reviews all quality control data submitted by contractors while investigating and correcting any out-of-control analysis. Interprets test results, compares them to established specifications and control limits, and makes recommendations on appropriateness of data for release. Investigates and reports questionable test results. Uses, calibrates, validates, or maintains measurement equipment.

Performs related work as required.

• Ability to detect defects that could be easily missed by the supplier but still present a quality or safety risk.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, contract documents, and submittals with comprehension and the ability to implement the requirements.
• Strong knowledge of building and construction techniques and building systems and components.
• Ability to effectively prepare quality assurance reports, recommendations, and prepare any required documentation associated with the Quality Control Program.
• Strong writing skills for preparation of quality assurance reports, quality systems manual updates, and SOP's.
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Strong verbal communication skills. This includes the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with contractors, architects, engineers and others regarding quality control issues, quality control requirements, implementation of quality control programs, and corrective measures where required.
• Strong ability to conduct their required work without continuous supervision.

PHYSICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field and two (2) years of professional work experience analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts and field installation of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, or civil work OR graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate in Science Degree in Construction Management, or a related field and four (4) years of professional work experience analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts and field installation of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, or civil work OR possession of a High School diploma or equivalent and six (6)…