Construction Project Technician

Job Description:

Construction Project Technician

Description

Job Summary
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.
Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications
Required:

• High School Diploma or GED . Additional training or coursework in a related field of study is a plus.
• At least five (5) years of related work experience in building/job site inspection, construction, building maintenance, housing code enforcement, general contracting, or an equivalent combination of related education, experience, training, and certification that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred:

• Experience in renovation and/or new construction of residential properties with federal funds such as CDBG and HOME .

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements

• Texas Class C driver’s license with a good driving record as measured by the City’s evaluation system.
• HUD Housing Quality Standards ( HQS ) Inspection Certification is a plus.

Salary:

$21.00-$31.40/hour (depending on qualifications)