Construction Maintenance Inspector

Entry-level professional with limited or no prior experience to contribute on a project or program. Role learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity under close supervision while achieving day-to-day objectives. Works on developmental assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. This level is typically focused on self-development. Requires theoretical knowledge through specific education and training.

Essential duties

A. Construction

• Travel and observe developments under construction for conformance to plans, specifications and other legal documents.
• Participate in progress and payout meetings with owner, architect and/or GC.
• Preform quality control review on installed material and bring any observed deficiencies to architect's attention.
• Monitor construction progress schedule and change order log weekly and/or monthly.
• Participate in punch list generation at turnover of uncompleted items with assigned monetary value.
• Verify and initiate issuance of the following Agency documents: a. Substantial Completion, b. Occupancy Certificate, c. Construction Completion, d. Final Inspection
• Attend and participate in three warranty/guarantee reviews during first twelve month of operation. Annual inspections will occur thereafter.
• Initiate all correspondences and forms required in the performance of above tasks.

B. Maintenance

• Inspect occupied property as required by funding program to ensure against deferred maintenance.
• Establish maintenance files and procedures as required by funding program.
• Perform reserve for replacement analysis and updates as required by funding program.
• Meet with representatives of ownership and property management agent to discuss status of building maintenance and capital improvements.
• Review drawings, work quality, materials, and equipment required for all upgrades, capital improvements and repairs to ensure conformance with Agency requirements/standards.
• Initiate all correspondences and forms required in the performance of above tasks.

C. Property Damage Reporting

• Conduct site inspection once notified of an occurrence.
• Obtain Property Damage Report form from site.
• Conduct periodic inspections during the repair process to insure, work quality, materials, and equipment conform to acceptable standards.
• Obtain Property Damage follow up report from site at conclusion of repairs.

D. Rental assistance and Single Family inspections

• Perform unit inspections as required by Rental Assistances Programs to ensure clean, safe and sanitary conditions are upheld.
• Perform single family inspections as requested by the Director of Technical Services.
• Other duties assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction technology, or construction management with five years of experience in the residential construction field and/or five to eight years of experience in the residential property maintenance industry Knowledge/ Skills.
• Complete understanding of construction/maintenance procedure, drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Working knowledge of HUD REAC UPCS 4.0 and LIHTC protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Experience

Relevant professional experience (1-3 years)