Construction Maintenance Inspector
Pennsylvania Housing Finance AgencyAbout the role
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Job Description
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, or construction technology 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
Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Relevant professional experience (2-5 years)
Experience
Relevant professional experience (2-5 years)
Qualifications
Associate of Science - Construction Management, Bachelor of Science - Construction Management, Relevant experience (3-6 years)Experience
Relevant professional experience (1-3 years)EEO Statement
As an employer, PHFA is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and reflects the residents that it serves. We strive to maintain a workplace where all employees and applicants for employment receive equal opportunities in all aspects of employment. There
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