Construction Management Specialist

Posting Date
10/05/26

Application Deadline
10/15/26

Pay Range
$26.95 - $45.50 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type
Unclassified

Department
Flood Control District

About the Position

The Construction Management Specialist manages, inspects, coordinates, and jointly manages infrastructure and improvement projects for the Flood Control District.

About Us

Flood Control? In a desert? Absolutely!

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!

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Proud to Offer

- Work with a greater purpose
- 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 (https://www.maricopa.gov/6650/Child-Care-Benefits), 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
- Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ (https://www.maricopa.gov/5954/Love-What-You-Do)

We Require

- 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

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire.

We Also Value

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

Job Contributions

- 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 submittals

- Perform other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

- Exerting 20 - 25 pounds occasionally, 10 - 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

- Incumbent may be subjected to extreme temperatures, wetness/humidity, respiratory hazards, and noise and vibration

- Incumbent may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

- The work will be conducted in both office and field environments. At the same time, while performing their duties and responsibilities, employees may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, chemicals, electricity, moving mechanical parts, varying weather conditions, and other related conditions and situations. Position is subject to atmospheric conditions, including fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

Protective Equipment Required

Personal protective equipment will be required while on construction sites.

Selection Procedure

- Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
- Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
- Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [email protected] to initiate the interactive process.

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