Construction Management Specialist

Posting Date

12/16/25

Application Deadline

12/26/25

Pay Range

$26.95 - $44.00 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 supports the planning, coordination, and execution of construction and improvement projects for the Flood Control District. The ideal candidate will bring a strong knowledge of construction methods, with key responsibilities that include project scheduling, reviewing construction documents, preparing reports, coordinating field activities, and a commitment to ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with District standards.

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, with a hybrid work schedule option

• 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 our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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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

• Post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must currently 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) is preferred

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. Performs technical reviews of shop drawings and other submittals

• Other job duties as assigned

Working Conditions

• This position is eligible for hybrid flexibility after a brief training period

• 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, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• The work will occur in an office and field environment. While performing the duties and responsibilities, the employee 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: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation

• Requires some work at field locations with exposure to dust, construction and operational noise, strong odors, and uneven terrain. Field work may occur in all weather conditions, including extreme heat. The maximum weight required to lift, push, pull, or carry is 25 pounds. Some inspections may require working at multiple stories above grade. Traveling from inspection to inspection in rural areas can require sitting for long periods of time

Protective equipment required

Personal protective equipment will be required while on construction sites

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• 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.

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