Construction Specialist I

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Title:  Contruction Specialist I

Department:  Facilities Management

Location:  Land O' Lakes, Florida

Job Type:  Full Time

Hourly Range:  $26.37 - $36.92

Closing Date: Thu. 10/09/25 11:59 PM Eastern Time

General Description: Supervisory and technical work with responsibility for continued development, implementation, and inspection of projects through a quality assurance/quality control program.

Essential Job Functions: 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 recommend 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 recommend 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, compare them to established specifications and control limits, and make 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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

Minimum Requirements:

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) years of work experience in the building construction and maintenance trades. Experience with decibel meter, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sampler, volt meter, and other measurement tools used in the construction field.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  A valid Florida driver's license is required. Must possess or obtain within one (1) year from date of hire one or more of the following certifications: Storm Water Inspector, Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C), IFMA Facilities Management Professional, IFMA Sustainable Facilities Professional, or similar certifications. 

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
 

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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