Construction Project Technician

Oversees the construction of housing and other development projects for the Community Development Department, including but not limited to, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) construction/reconstruction, minor repair, and other grant-funded projects.

• Inspects contractor and sub-contractor job sites and workmanship for quality and compliance with plans, specifications, estimates, and adherence to applicable city codes and ordinances.
• Notes and addresses deficiencies and deviations from approved plans.
• Maintains and completes all environmental requirements, including environmental reports required by the U. S. Housing and Urban Development Office (HUD).
• Maintains and completes all construction-related HUD reports such as Davis Bacon requirements and Minority Owned Business reports.
• Provides oversight to other City departments on federal construction-related projects, including construction and reporting.
• Develops construction/reconstruction/minor repair project scope and design, including writing specifications, preparing job cost estimates, developing contracts, and preparing construction payment draw requests.
• Develops and maintains the department’s list of qualified contractors.
• Adheres to the City’s values for high ethical standards and the policy for Conflict of Interest for Federal Grants.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Knowledge of:

• International Series of Building Codes.
• Principles and techniques of building inspection.
• Residential construction, materials, and methods of construction.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Handle stressful situations and potentially hazardous structures and environments.
• Interpret and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Read and interpret building plans, specifications, and building codes.
• Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and materials.
• Detect deviations from plans, regulations, and standard construction practices.
• Manage and coordinate construction projects and estimate and control project costs.
• Advise on standard construction methods and requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
• Enforce regulations fairly, firmly, factually, and with proper public relations skills.
• Maintain accurate and interrelated technical and computerized records.
• Use spreadsheet and word processing applications (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook) to prepare clear and concise correspondence and other written materials.
• Organize and maintain accurate records, documents, and files.
• Make mathematical computations rapidly and accurately.
• Work independently and/or in a team environment and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Handle multiple tasks, prioritize and organize work assignments, and meet established deadlines.
• Anticipate, identify, and effectively resolve various issues and problems.
• Comply with all City and department administrative directives, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrate satisfactory work performance and attendance.
• Provide management with sound, positive advice, and information concerning the area of responsibility.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work and communicate effectively with the public and other required entities.

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.