Construction Specialist I

Job Description

Construction Specialist I | Pasco County BOCC

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Pasco County BOCC, located in Land O’ Lakes, FL (On-site). Pasco County focuses on the continued development, implementation, and inspection of critical construction projects for its citizens. This position is integral to ensuring all projects adhere to a robust quality assurance and quality control program, upholding high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Land O’ Lakes, FL (On-site)

• Team: Reports to a Project Manager
• Mission: Ensuring construction projects adhere to robust quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Tech Stack: Decibel meter, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sampler, volt meter, other measurement tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contract Oversight: Provide technical oversight for multiple construction contracts, including reviewing documents and preparing quality assurance plans for assigned projects.
• On-Site Verification: Conduct on-site visits to verify that inspections, tests, materials, and products meet specifications, actively checking for defects and deviations.
• Quality Assurance & Control: Perform visual inspections of finished products, investigate out-of-specification results, recommend corrective actions, and evaluate contractors’ Quality Control systems.
• Compliance & Coordination: Assure work is completed according to contract requirements, safety, and environmental policies, coordinating operations between contractors, internal personnel, and other agencies.
• Problem Resolution: Resolve problems and provide input to the Project Manager on items that do not meet County standards, assisting in troubleshooting and implementing corrections for QA/QC issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Two (2) years of professional work experience analyzing and tracking data, reviewing contracts, and field installation of electrical, mechanical, carpentry, or civil work. Alternatively, an Associate in Science Degree in Construction Management or a related field with four (4) years of professional experience, or a High School diploma/equivalent with six (6) years of work experience in the building construction and maintenance trades. Requires experience with decibel meter, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) sampler, volt meter, and other measurement tools used in the construction field.
• Skills: Strong ability to detect defects; comprehensive knowledge of building and construction techniques, systems, and components; proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and contract documents; strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, recommendations, and contractor discussions; and the ability to work autonomously using logic and reasoning for problem-solving.